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OverviewThe stigmatization of mental illness in film has been well documented in literature. Little has been written, however, about the ability of movies to portray mental illness sympathetically and accurately. People Like Ourselves: Portrayals of Mental Illness in the Movies fills that void with a close look at mental illness in more than seventy American movies, beginning with classics such as The Snake Pit and Now, Voyager and including such contemporary successes as A Beautiful Mind and As Good as It Gets. Films by legendary directors Billy Wilder, William Wyler, Alfred Hitchcock, Stanley Kubrick, Oliver Stone, Martin Scorsese, Francis Ford Coppola, and John Cassavetes are included. Through the examination of universal themes relating to one's self and society, the denial of reality, the role of women, creativity, war, and violence, Zimmerman argues that these ground-breaking films defy stereotypes, presenting sympathetic portraits of people who are mentally ill, and advance the movie-going public's understanding of mental illness, while providing insight into its causes, diagnosis, and treatment. More importantly, they portray mentally ill people as ordinary people with conflicts and desires common to everyone. Like the motion pictures it revisits, this fascinating book offers insight, entertainment, and a sense of understanding. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jacqueline Noll ZimmermanPublisher: Scarecrow Press Imprint: Scarecrow Press Volume: 3 Dimensions: Width: 14.80cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 22.60cm Weight: 0.365kg ISBN: 9780810848764ISBN 10: 0810848767 Pages: 184 Publication Date: 29 September 2003 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsPeople Like Ourselves should interest movie buffs and physicians looking for positive portrayals of mental illness. JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association People Like Ourselves should interest movie buffs and physicians looking for positive portrayals of mental illness. * JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association * People Like Ourselves should interest movie buffs and physicians looking for positive portrayals of mental illness. JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association People Like Ourselves should interest movie buffs and physicians looking for positive portrayals of mental illness. Journal Of The American Medical Association Author InformationJacqueline Noll Zimmerman is a retired college professor and communications manager. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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