The Bottle and the Throttle

The dangers of drinking and driving are illustrated to a teenager returning from a beach party, where after having "one too many beach beers" he runs over a young mother and her child. This color short is not to be confused with the earlier black and white film, with same title, from 1961.

Directed by —, The Bottle and the Throttle leans on a strong ensemble — Timothy Farrell — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1968.