“THINKING ABOUT DRINKING” 1970s ALCOHOL AWARENESS EDUCATIONAL FILM 68334z

Join this channel to get access to perks: Want to learn more about Periscope Film and get access to exclusive swag? Join us on Patreon. Visit Visit our website This film presents the facts and effects of drinking alcohol, such as psychical and psychological effects while focusing on the dangers of driving while intoxicated. “Think About Drinking” is an Alfred Higgins Production, released and revised a couple of times. This version dates to 1973. Pilots in the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform at an air show (00:37). An oscilloscope is shown, as well as a woman on the telephone at an office. Neon bar signs including one for beer, liquor and cocktails (01:12). “Thinking About Drinking” title banner (01:32). A cooler box filled with beer cans (01:55). Close up shots of beer cans being opened. A group of friends drinks the beers (01:58). A liquor bottle is opened to be shared amongst the friends (02:13). A bartender is mixing a drink (02:33). Illustrations of drinking in earlier times including ancient Egypt and Greece (02:44). A painting of farmers making alcohol in the Middle Ages (03:03). A painting of women drinking wine (03:10). A champagne-toast at a wedding (03:21). Glasses of wine are served at a dinner party (03:33). Ethyl Alcohol (grain alcohol), and ingredient in all alcohol (03:54). The alcohol percentage of beer is 4-5% (04:06). The grain from which beer is made (04:12). The alcohol percentage of wine is 12-14% 04:17). A grape field (04:23). The alcohol percentage of fortified wine is 25% (04:30). The alcohol percentage of distilled or hard liquors is 40-50% (04:44). A shot of whiskey next to a glass of fortified wine and a glass of beer (05:26). The calorie contents of beer, wine, and hard liquors (05:42). A plate of food and its nutritional contents (05:51). An illustration of the inner workings of a human body when consuming alcohol (06:00). A description of the duration alcohol stays in your system (06:48). Two men of different sizes are drinking beers to depict the effects of alcohol in comparison to weight (06:58). An illustration of the inner workings of a human body when consuming alcohol (07:22). A cup of coffee (07:42). Tea being poured into a cup (07:44). Cola being poured into a glass (07:46). A man driving highly intoxicated (07:56). A man is put under anesthesia (08:16). Blurry scenes of people drinking alcohol (08:26). Animation / illustration of the effects alcohol has on the brain (08:36). A drunk young woman is talking to friends (09:31). A man plays piano poorly (09:54). Another young man shows signs of aggressive behavior after drinking alcohol (10:09). An illustration of the effects alcohol has on the brain (10:18). An intoxicated man enters his car to drive home from a party (10:26). An unconscious person is laying on a chair after having consumed large amounts of alcohol (10:55). A car crash happens (11:17). Newspaper articles about drunk-driving accidents (11:38). Scenes to demonstrate how alcohol can compromise vision (11:52). Scenes to demonstrate how alcohol can affect your nervous system and slow down reaction-time (12:24). A sign saying minors are not legally allowed to purchase alcohol (12:58). A man is drinking alcohol from a hidden bottle, as an example of alcoholism (13:13). A mother pours herself a drink while in the presence of her child (13:40). A house construction site (14:01). A man is lying on the ground outside, drinking from a liquor bottle (14:14). An alcoholic rehabilitation center (14:27). The alcohol percentages of wine, beer, and fortified wine (14:41). A recap of scenes from the film (14:50). “Thinking About Drinking” title banner (15:06). We encourage viewers to add comments and, especially, to provide additional information about our videos by adding a comment! See something interesting? Tell people what it is and what they can see by writing something for example: “01:00:12:00 -- President Roosevelt is seen meeting with Winston Churchill at the Quebec Conference.“ 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