A 13-minute PSA from 1973 that will make you chug water immediately. No cap.
The film highlights the dangers of extreme heat and the importance of staying hydrated and cool. It portrays a conversation between two friends, one of whom insists on playing basketball despite the oppressive heat. The narrative emphasizes that heat-related illnesses can be avoided by recognizing the body's signals and taking necessary precautions, such as drinking water and staying indoors. The film concludes with a report of record-breaking temperatures, underscoring the seriousness of heat exposure.
Production
Glorious 1973 aesthetic that screams 'your dad's gym teacher filmed this.'
Editing
Sudden cut to actual temperature records: documentary violence.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This emerged during the 1970s 'safety film' boom, when government agencies commissioned thousands of short docs to terrify citizens into basic self-preservation.
The 'friend who won't listen' trope became so ubiquitous in safety films that media scholars now call it 'Dead Best Friend syndrome.' Tim walked so horror movie victims could run.
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