1968 PSA for the Epilepsy Foundation with Jack Lemon

1968 PSA for the Epilepsy Foundation with Jack Lemon

This film is a 1968 Public Service Announcement (PSA) created for the Epilepsy Foundation of America (0:00 - 0:40). It features the famous American actor Jack Lemmon, who lends his voice and presence to raise awareness about epilepsy.

Key takeaways from the video:

Raising Awareness: Jack Lemmon candidly admits his own lack of knowledge about the condition at the time, noting that it affects one out of every 50 children (0:07 - 0:18).
Widespread Impact: The PSA highlights that at the time of filming, at least 2 million Americans were living with epilepsy (0:18 - 0:22).
Call to Action: The film underscores the disparity between the amount of time and money spent on other major diseases versus epilepsy, noting that there was still no cure for the condition in 1968 (0:23 - 0:38).
The Epilepsy Foundation is a non-profit organization established in 1968 with the goal of improving the lives of those affected by epilepsy through advocacy, education, research, and connection.