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The Power of Psychotherapy: A Review of Antwone Fisher
Antwone Fisher, directed by and starring Denzel Washington, is based on the true story of a young man who had plenty of reasons to be angry. His anger could have destroyed him, but psychotherapy turned him around.
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Bowling for Columbine: A Documentary on the Making of Two Killers
Michael Moore’s latest film, Bowling for Columbine, explores the origins of violence in Columbine High School killers Dylan Klebold and Eric Harris.
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What’s Wrong With Sy, The Photo Guy? A Review of One-Hour Photo
One Hour Photo is a tension-filled, dramatic story that slowly unwinds to explain what’s wrong with Sy Parrish, the best one-hour film processor imaginable. Pychodynamic and learning theories help explain his suffering and behaviors.
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What It Takes to Triumph Over
Schizophrenia: A Review of A Beautiful Mind
A
Beautiful Mind is an inspiring story about triumph over
schizophrenia, among the most devastating and disabling of all
mental disorders. But how realistic is its portrayal of
recovery? To
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When Alzheimer’s Strikes,
Caregivers Are Victims, Too: A Review of
Iris
Iris, nominated for the Academy
Award for best actor, best actress, and best supporting
actress, delivers a moving portrait of a marriage that ends
with the death of the wife from Alzheimer’s disease. It
realistically portrays the stress this debilitating disease
places on caregivers. To
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Cast Away
There is a lot
of psychology in Cast Away—motivation, intelligence,
problem solving, creativity--and developmental issues. To
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