Self Defense... for Cowards (1962) (1962)

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Directed by

Gene Deitch

Starring

Arthur Treacher
Narrator

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In a series of vignettes, we see how to "win" a barroom fight by such tactics as going limp, garlic breath, screaming, enlisting the help of a large, intimidating friend, etc.

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"DIR: Gene Deitch SUMMARY: A mock educational film on how cowards can defend themselves against the threat of violence. WHY IT'S HERE: Gene Dietch's fantastic 'Self Defense... for Cowards'. is an hysterically funny, mock slide-show presentation about various ludicrous ways to defend yourself against bullies. 'Self Defense... for Cowards' has a wonderfully dry voice over narration and Dietch's simple visual style makes the most of every laugh available. Plus some of these defence tactics might"