| Acupuncture | ||
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| Catalog #: | 319209 | |
| Clip Number: | 319209-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | WPA 530 | |
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| Year Shot: | 1973 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | Yes | |
| Headings: | EDUCATION & SCHOOLS: Misc HEALTH AND MEDICINE: Alternative/Non-Western | |
| Description: | This segment pertains to a lecture and demonstration on the art of acupuncture. Shot of an Asian man standing at a podium and speaking into a microphone. A small figure of the human body stands on the table next to him. Shot of the audience seated in the auditorium/lecture hall. Elevated shot of the auditorium showing the speaker on stage and audience in their seats. The place is packed forcing some to sit in the aisle or stand. Shot of speaker at the podium with human figure on the table. CU of the figure that has been diagramed with the proper acupuncture points. CU of hands placing an acupuncture needle into the face of a man. (the reporter) Reporter speaks as the acupuncturist is inserting the needle "Its about the same feeling that you get when you go to the dentist, I guess". The acupuncturist removes his hands, the needle has been placed right below the reporter's nose. Reporter claims that he doesn't feel the needle. Now for the hand. CU of hands placing a needle into the reporter's hand. The reporter asks acupuncturist what type of illness can be treated through the hand. Acupuncturist says that it can help many areas including the intestine. The needle is in and the acupuncturist removes his hands. View of needle sticking out of the reporter's hand. Shot of three still photographers taking pictures of the demonstration. CU of reporter's face as the needle is being removed. | |
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