Madness and the Movies XVIII
Madness and the Movies XVIII
Movies have long explored mental illness from many angles, portraying patients as monsters or victims, therapists as villains, fools or heroes and institutions as cruel or compassionate. This course examines classic and contemporary films to see how these portrayals have evolved. Drawing on selections chosen by past students along with new additions, sessions explore the cinematic techniques and storytelling choices that shape understanding of mental health. Join a thoughtful look at how film both reflects and influences society’s views of the mind.
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Presenter | Stephen Soreff
Stephen Soreff, M.D., is a retired board-certified psychiatrist, national lecturer, author and innovator in experiential learning. He has written or co-authored 10 books, including “The Handbook of the Treatment of the Seriously Mentally Ill,” “The Documentation Survival Handbook,” “EMS Street Strategies, Edition 2” and “Life’s Dueling Dualities: A Grandfather’s Legacy of Wisdom.” Soreff has taught at several New England colleges and universities and volunteers with the Appalachian Mountain Club.
