Beginning Of Wisdom (1965)

The film follows Glenn, a college student grappling with his father’s recent death, which has significantly impacted his academic performance and emotional well-being. Glenn fails his philosophy exam, reflecting his inner turmoil and detachment from his studies and personal relationships. His friends and girlfriend, Judy, notice his withdrawn behavior and struggle to support him. Glenn’s crisis deepens as he contemplates his father’s strong religious beliefs and his own lost faith. Conversations with his professor and a pastor reveal his guilt over a pre-death argument with his father about religion and his struggle with existential questions. Despite attempts to find solace in academia and personal reflection, Glenn remains lost, questioning the existence of a fulfilling belief or philosophy. The story captures Glenn’s journey through grief, doubt, and the search for meaning in the aftermath of loss.