A Point of Return
Synopsis
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.
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1964
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carl Stevenson
- Screenplay & Story
- Floyd S. Cornelison, Jr., M.D.
- Original Title
- A Point of Return
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 24m
- Production Studios
- Oklahoma State Department of Health, University of Oklahoma
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carl Stevenson
Floyd S. Cornelison, Jr., M.D.
Carl Stevenson
Department Leadership Roster
Carl Stevenson
Director
Carl Stevenson
Producer
Floyd S. Cornelison, Jr., M.D.
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for A Point of Return.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Point of Return
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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.
Who stars in A Point of Return?
The principal cast of A Point of Return includes Not specified.
When was A Point of Return released and how long is it?
A Point of Return was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 24m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Point of Return?
A Point of Return holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).