In this short film by Tim Smith, we follow Norman on his way to a doctor appointment, where he is diagnosed with hyperactivity disorder. This film examines how diet and exercise can impact the behavior and physiology of an individual, and describes how blood sugar fluctuations can lead to agitation, moodiness and attention deficiencies. Video concludes at (0:13:40), followed by extraneous footage. Cast includes Smith's father, Dr. Lendon H. Smith.
Credits: Directed by Tim Smith; Executive Producer, Dr. Lendon H. Smith; Director of Photography, Timothy M. Mcgilvrey; Editors, George Hood and Tim Smith; Supervising Editor, George Hood; Created and Written by Tim Smith and John Morrison; Additional Music provided by Ron Walker and Sound-O-Vision; Sounds, George Hood and Tim Smith; Grips, Kevin E.S. Fritz and Mark Whitney; Animation SmithFilmWorks; Negative Cutter, Connie Coleman; Cameras by Arriflex; Prints by Teknifilm. Special acknowledgement to: H and P's Double Treat - Cathy and Elda, Barbur Rentals - Dick Edwards, Portland General Electric, Metropolitan Community School Program, Grand Central Bowl - Ed Schneider, Mary Ann Hannibal, Western States Chiropractic College.
Cast: Dr. Lendon H. Smith as Dr. Diggs; John Morrison as Norman; Tim McGarry as Norman as child; Gaynor Sterchi as Teacher; Seth Williams, Shauna Hannibal and Anna Hannibal as School children; Warren Harshbarger as Man with Pizza; George Hood as Street Hustler; Rosalie A. Peek as Waitress; Lee Brumfield as 1st Nurse; Kathy J.S. Fritz as 2nd Nurse; and Tabby the cat.
Produced through the facilities of The Film Loft, Inc., Portland, Oregon. A Smith FilmWorks Production. Copyright 1982. Conservation and digital capture made possible by a grant from Al Larvick Conservation Fund, in partnership with Pro 8mm.