A 2018 psychological thriller that begins with promise but ends with absurdity.
A 2015 indie psychological thriller/ drama, with a humanizing and harrowing portrayal of schizophrenia.
"I am mentally ill. I can say that. I am not ashamed of that. I survived that, I’m still surviving it, but bring it on. Better me than you." Carrie Fisher, on her bipolar disorder
This 2017 drama chronicles the life of A.A. Milne, creator of Winnie the Pooh, while sympathetically portraying accurate symptoms of PTSD after World War I.
It’s been two months since I graduated and four months since my last post, so I figured it was about time to get this blog started again – this time, with a different name!
This 2012 experimental animated film delves into the experience of psychosis, creating an immersive and engaging narrative of what it’s like to live with both mental and physical illnesses.
A 2011 historical drama takes a (terrible and biased and probably false) look at the storied relationship between Carl Jung, Sabina Spielrein, and Sigmund Freud.
A real-world reminder of why it’s essential to look at media representations of mental illness with a critical eye.
Infinitely Polar Bear is a 2014 film that looks at a family living in 1970s Boston with a father diagnosed with bipolar disorder. When the mom chooses to go to business school to increase her job options, the dad is left in charge of caring for their two daughters, creating a scenario that tests the family unit.
Ordinary People is a 1980 film about a family coming to terms with the death of their older son, and offers insightful commentary on grief within a family unit.
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