A Point of Return (1964)
• January 1st, 1964 • 0h 24min
Documentary, Drama
Overview
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.
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