" THIS IS AMERICA: I AM AN ALCOHOLIC " 1947 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS EDUCATIONAL FILM / SOBRIETY GG25715

Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @periscopefilm   Help us preserve, scan and post more rare and endangered films! Join us on Patreon. Visit   / periscopefilm   Visit our website www.PeriscopeFilm.com Dating to 1947, "I am an Alcoholic" is one of the films in the "This is America" series. It was produced by Frederick Ullman, Jr., directed by Harry W. Smith, written by Ardis Smith, scored by Nathaniel Shilkret, and stars Dwight Weist. The film follows the story of Philip Brown, an alcoholic who struggles with repeated relapses despite his determination to stay sober. It introduces Mr. Norris from Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), who understands Philip's struggles and shares his own story of recovery. The narrative delves into the diverse backgrounds of AA members, the founding of AA by Evans and Dr. Regan, and the principles and commitments of the organization. Through the process of making amends and seeking forgiveness, Philip experiences a transformation and newfound calmness. The story highlights the role of a higher power in the recovery of AA members and concludes with music. 00:00 - 0:23: Introduction with music. 0:23 - 0:47: The narrator begins speaking. 0:47 - 1:09: Introduction of Philip Brown, an alcoholic, and his struggles. 1:09 - 1:35: Philip Brown's recent attempt to stay sober and his relapse. 1:35 - 2:02: Philip's determination to avoid alcohol. 2:02 - 2:24: The narrator clarifies that this story is not a temperance lecture. 2:24 - 2:52: Philip Brown's haunted memories and past failures. 2:52 - 3:40: More details about Philip's past, including his family and financial troubles. 3:40 - 4:06: Philip's repeated failures to stay sober. 4:06 - 4:30: Introduction of Mr. Norris from Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). 4:30 - 5:04: Mr. Norris's understanding of Philip's struggles. 5:04 - 5:40: Mr. Norris's experience with AA and his calm demeanor. 5:40 - 6:04: Mr. Norris shares his own story of loss and recovery. 6:04 - 6:40: Introduction to an AA meeting and its members. 6:40 - 7:05: Stories of other AA members and their past struggles. 7:05 - 7:40: The diverse backgrounds of AA members. 7:40 - 8:06: The anonymity and support within AA. 8:06 - 8:30: The founding of AA and its principles. 8:30 - 9:02: The story of Evans and his struggle with alcoholism. 9:02 - 9:32: Evans's desperate call for help and meeting Dr. Regan. 9:32 - 10:05: Dr. Regan's background and struggles with alcoholism. 10:05 - 11:00: The initial meeting between Evans and Dr. Regan. 11:00 - 12:03: The long conversation that led to the founding of AA. 12:03 - 13:02: The growth of AA and its impact. 13:02 - 14:02: The principles and commitments of AA members. 14:02 - 15:01: The process of making amends and seeking forgiveness. 15:01 - 16:02: Philip Brown's transformation and newfound calmness. 16:02 - 17:00: The role of a higher power in AA members' recovery. 17:00 - 17:11: Conclusion with 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. 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