DRUNK IN PUBLIC
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Film Overview

Directed By: David J. Sperling Written By: David J. Sperling View Official Website	Release Date: 2006-08-01 Running Time: 1:21 Content Rating: PG14 (Parental Guidance)	DVD Region: All Regions Media Format: NTSC-DVD Aspect Ratio: 4:3 Audio Language(s): English
Genres: Documentary >> Crime & Conspiracy :: Health >> Substance Abuse :: Documentary >> Biography Influences: The Smashing Machine, Gummo, Intervention, Requiem For A Dream, Barfly

Synopsis

"DRUNK IN PUBLIC" is directed by award winning filmmaker David J. Sperling. Alan Beeck of the Boulder International Film Festival called this film, "The greatest documentary on alcoholism of all time."
This documentary provides a non-judgemental objective long term look at alcoholism...It is somber, educational, sometimes funny and entertaining. Audiences seem to respond to this unique presentation on an issue that effects nearly everyone. Therefore it is ideal for rehabilitation programs, teenagers & their families, law enforcement training, churches, treatment centers, schools and anyone else touched by the trauma of addiction.

This film will open your eyes and challenge your heart.

1 hour and 21 minutes.

Cast

Subject: Mark David Allen | bio
Mark David Allen is a young, charming and self destructive chronic alcoholic. His life is documented in "DRUNK IN PUBLIC".

Crew

Director: David J. Sperling
Writer: David J. Sperling
Production Company: FURIOUS LOVE
Copyright: FURIOUS LOVE

Accolades

Awards

WINNER - BEST EDITING
WINNER - BEST OF COMPETITION
HONORABLE MENTION - TEN BEST OF THE WEST
WINNER - TEN BEST OF COMPETITION
WINNER - SPOTLIGHT SELECTION

Festivals

Boulder International Film Festival
Newport Beach Film Festival
Delray Beach Film Festival
American Motion Picture Society
Indiespace First Films

Press Reviews

BIFF | show/hide snippet
"The greatest documentary on alcoholism of all time." - Alan Beeck, Boulder International Film Festival.
The Daily Pilot | show/hide snippet
"Sperling elicits the pathos in the form of slurred self-loathing soliloquies and naked cries on the drop shaft to hell." - Christopher Goffard, The Daily Pilot
Moviehabit | show/hide snippet
"This is a great little documentary...it tells a fascinating story about Mark David Allen, a severe alcoholic, and the one man who has always been there for him...Sperling can’t keep himself from appearing in the film. He never shows his own face, but his voice and his hands often appear. More importantly, his unwavering, unfaltering presence in Mark’s life appears. After twenty years of the ugliest behavior, they still keep coming together, and there is still concern and friendship. (Maybe this is a film about love?)" - Marty Mapes, Moviehabit.com
The Film Lot | show/hide snippet
"...Shot on a variety of formats, over a number of years, the film looks as rough as the subject, but does not detract from it. Drunk in Public is an incredibly sad look at the effects of alcoholism and the difficulties of helping a man who doesn’t want to change." - TheFilmLot.com
The Daily Pilot | show/hide snippet
"It is unlikely that an audience will ever see a clearer view of the horrible life consuming effects of severe alcohol abuse." - Anthony Peck, The Daily Pilot