https://peertube.dngr.us/videos/watch/9638d6f7-117e-4943-a517-2a8b4f3d2e30 Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCddem5RlB3bQe99wyY49g0g/join Help us preserve, scan and post more rare and endangered films! Join us on Patreon. Visit https://www.patreon.com/PeriscopeFilm Visit our website www.PeriscopeFilm.com Presented by the National Woman's Christian Temperance Union, "The Choice is Yours" (1952?) looks at the impact of alcohol on the body and mind. Summary: Brother and sister Jerry and Louise visit Mr. Wilson's house, where they see bottles and discuss alcohol and its effects. Mr. Wilson explains that he uses the bottles as props for his lecture on alcohol's impact on the body and mind. He asks the children what they know about alcohol, leading to a discussion about its prevalence and cost. Jerry and Louise share their observations about people's behavior when drinking. Mr. Wilson talks about the negative impact of alcohol on people's lives, especially in poorer areas, and contrasts the reality of alcohol consumption with its portrayal in advertising. He then explains the scientific effects of alcohol on the body, demonstrating how it burns and is absorbed into the bloodstream, affecting the liver, heart, and brain. The conversation covers the dangers of high alcohol concentration, its impact on personal and professional life, and statistics on alcohol consumption. Mr. Wilson emphasizes the importance of understanding alcohol content and its effects, and Dr. Ivy provides insights on alcohol addiction. The discussion concludes with the only known cure for alcoholism: total abstinence, and a message about making informed choices. 00:00 - 0:24: Introduction with music. 0:24 - 1:23: Jerry and Louise tell their mom they are going to Mr. Wilson's house. Their mom is concerned they might be bothering him. 1:39 - 2:16: Jerry and Louise arrive at Mr. Wilson's house and see bottles. They discuss alcohol and its effects. 2:16 - 3:02: Mr. Wilson explains that he uses the bottles as props for his lecture on alcohol's effects on the body and mind. 3:02 - 4:01: Mr. Wilson asks Jerry and Louise what they know about alcohol. They discuss its prevalence and cost. 4:01 - 5:09: Jerry and Louise share their observations about people drinking and its effects on behavior. 5:09 - 6:13: Mr. Wilson talks about the negative impact of alcohol on people's lives, especially in poorer areas. 6:13 - 7:00: Discussion about the contrasting images of alcohol in advertising versus reality. 7:00 - 8:00: Mr. Wilson begins to explain the scientific effects of alcohol on the body, using a beaker of alcohol as an example. 8:00 - 9:03: Mr. Wilson shows how alcohol burns and explains its use in various technologies. 9:03 - 10:01: Explanation of how alcohol is absorbed into the bloodstream and its journey through the body. 10:01 - 11:00: Mr. Wilson describes how alcohol affects the liver and the heart. 11:00 - 12:00: Discussion on how alcohol reaches the brain and its anesthetic effects. 12:00 - 13:00: Mr. Wilson explains the dangers of high alcohol concentration in the bloodstream. 13:00 - 14:00: The impact of alcohol on personal and professional life, including financial costs. 14:00 - 15:00: Statistics on alcohol consumption and its societal impact. 15:00 - 16:00: Jerry asks about the differences between beer, wine, and whiskey. Mr. Wilson explains that drink for drink, they contain similar amounts of alcohol. 16:00 - 17:00: Demonstration of the alcohol content in different beverages. 17:00 - 18:00: Mr. Wilson emphasizes the importance of understanding alcohol content and its effects. 18:00 - 19:00: More statistics on the cost of alcoholism to society. 19:00 - 20:00: Dr. Ivy's insights on alcohol addiction and its widespread impact. 20:00 - 21:00: Discussion on the only known cure for alcoholism: total abstinence. 21:00 - 22:00: Mr. Wilson concludes with a message about the importance of making informed choices about alcohol. 22:00 - 22:36: Closing remarks and music. Motion picture films don't last forever; many have already been lost or destroyed. For almost two decades, we've worked to collect, scan and preserve the world as it was captured on 35mm, 16mm and 8mm movies -- including home movies, industrial films, and other non-fiction. 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