Howard
Synopsis
A recent high school graduate must choose between a summer tour of Canada and his parents' expectations for a college education in chemistry.
Synopsis
Howard Mitchell stands in a bustling drug store, contemplating his future as he graduates high school. He faces a choice between a summer tour of Canada with a friend and the expectations of his parents for a college education in chemistry. Conversations with Mr. Resnick reveal the pressures of adulthood and the conflict between personal desires and societal norms in the 1950s. Directed by Don Haldane, this 29-minute short captures the internal struggles of a young man at a crossroads.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Meet Howard as he navigates family expectations.
- See how Mr. Resnick views the pharmacy business.
- Find out what Howard really wants from life.
Did You Know
- Howard's mother asks him to bring toothpaste during a phone call.
- Mr. Resnick describes a prescription for Mrs. Dodd as 'colored water and a little laxative.'
- Howard mentions he is studying Hamlet at school, not Shakespeare directly.
- Mr. Resnick refers to druggists as a kind of 'witch doctor' in society.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Mr. Resnick think about the prescriptions he fills?
Mr. Resnick believes that some prescriptions have a psychological effect, making patients feel they are being properly treated, even if they are not necessary.
What does Howard want to study in the future?
Howard wants to study industrial chemistry.
What does Mr. Resnick compare druggists to?
Mr. Resnick compares druggists to witch doctors, suggesting they sell products with magical claims.
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