"This film tells the strange story of Bernie Greenland - a normal happy man who usually enjoys life. Bernie is asked to give a speech and immediately panics. He is just plain scared. What is his problem? It is a common affliction: stage fright. The film shows how Bernie seeks to cope with his problem and how he successfully manages to deal with it. The film stresses that it is not unusual for anyone to feel a bit uneasy when placed in a public speaking situation. It is a natural reaction of the body. At the same time, those who face the problem can usually go on to be effective speakers - and perhaps may even find giving a good speech an exhilarating experience." - Summary from the teacher's guide.