A Point of Return (1964)
A short film portrays the events of a depressed man's day, culminating, presumably, in his suicide, though the ending is ambiguous. Afterwards, a roundtable of mental hygiene professionals and social workers examine the film, while discussing the phenomenon of suicide more broadly.
Director: Carl Stevenson
Genre: Documentary, Drama
Runtime: 24 min
Release Date: January 1, 1964
Screenplay
Production: Oklahoma State Department of Health, University of Oklahoma
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Battle with Depression and Hope, Mental Health and Inner Struggle
Keywords
suicide, educational, mental health, suicide prevention
More Films by Director: Carl Stevenson
More Films in Genre: Documentary, Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Point of Return about?
- A short film portrays the events of a depressed man's day, culminating, presumably, in his suicide, though the ending is ambiguous. Afterwards, a roundtable of mental hygiene professionals and social workers examine the film, while discussing the phenomenon of suicide more broadly.
- Who directed A Point of Return?
- A Point of Return was directed by Carl Stevenson.
- How long is A Point of Return?
- A Point of Return has a runtime of 24m (24 minutes).
- What genre is A Point of Return?
- A Point of Return is a Documentary, Drama film.
- What are the themes of A Point of Return?
- The themes of A Point of Return include: Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Battle with Depression and Hope, Mental Health and Inner Struggle.