https://peertube.dngr.us/videos/watch/eb25cb01-70ee-4341-b94a-fbcc077f35d8 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 Dating to 1957, "Profile of a Problem Drinker" is an episode of the TV show "Perspective", directed and written by Stanley Jackson, with photography by Reginald Morris. It was produced by the NFB for the Ontario Department of Health and the Department of National Health and Welfare. This is a documentary-style narrative about David Speer, an architect struggling with alcoholism. It explores his personal and professional life, detailing how his drinking problem affects his relationships, job, and overall well-being. The story follows David's journey as he attempts to overcome his addiction, with insights from his wife, colleagues, and a doctor who provides guidance on his condition. The narrative highlights the challenges faced by individuals with alcohol dependency, the impact on their loved ones, and the various factors that contribute to their addiction. It also emphasizes the importance of understanding, support, and professional help in addressing such issues. 0:10 - 0:24: Introduction of "Perspective", presenting a Canadian perspective on various topics. 0:31 - 0:39: Introduction to the week's feature, "David: The Profile of a Problem Drinker" by Stanley Jackson. 1:00 - 1:25: Characters Norma and David Speer are introduced. David is being sent to Toronto for a conference, but there are concerns about his reliability due to his drinking problem. 1:31 - 1:48: Discussion about David's drinking habits and his recent attempt to stay sober for over a month. 2:00 - 2:35: David misses his train and flight, indicating his unreliability. 3:04 - 3:42: David is seen drinking alone and struggling with his addiction. 4:47 - 5:05: David's colleagues discuss his drinking problem and the impact on his work. 5:27 - 6:10: David's wife, Norma, is asked to visit the doctor to discuss David's condition. The doctor explains that David is a very sick man due to his drinking. 6:14 - 7:00: Norma recalls meeting David and how he was different before his drinking problem worsened. 7:03 - 8:06: Norma describes their early married life and David's initial career struggles. 8:52 - 10:21: David's drinking habits worsen, affecting his work and personal life. 10:33 - 12:06: David's behavior becomes more erratic, and he starts drinking alone. 12:34 - 13:06: David promises to stop drinking but struggles to keep his promise. 13:19 - 14:18: David's relapse and continued struggle with alcohol. 14:49 - 16:22: David's public embarrassment at a community meeting due to his drinking. 16:37 - 18:05: David's drinking becomes more frequent and problematic. 18:06 - 19:06: Norma considers leaving David due to his drinking, but he promises to change. 19:38 - 21:06: David admits his drinking problem and vows to stop. 21:17 - 22:06: David's struggle to stay sober and the doctor's advice on dealing with his addiction. 22:49 - 24:06: David reflects on his reasons for drinking and his desire to change. 24:39 - 26:04: David's journey to sobriety and the challenges he faces. 26:07 - 27:00: David's continued struggle with temptation and his commitment to staying sober. 27:24 - 29:00: David's progress and the support he receives from his family and colleagues. 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. If you have endangered films you'd like to have scanned, or wish to donate celluloid to Periscope Film so that we can share them with the world, we'd love to hear from you. Contact us via the weblink below. This film is part of the Periscope Film LLC archive, one of the largest historic military, transportation, and aviation stock footage collections in the USA. Entirely film backed, this material is available for licensing in 24p HD, 2k and 4k. For more information visit http://www.PeriscopeFilm.com Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfbLMwoUwr8 Mirrored from Periscope Film (https://www.youtube.com/@PeriscopeFilm) Sat, 13 Jun 2026 13:18:41 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://peertube.dngr.us https://peertube.dngr.us/lazy-static/avatars/41a6fee9-7f57-42d0-a5fc-5db4f1af2e31.png https://peertube.dngr.us/videos/watch/eb25cb01-70ee-4341-b94a-fbcc077f35d8 All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://peertube.dngr.us/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.