Psych Extra Credit – Film Analysis
Worth: 10 points (on anything)
Due: Thurs, May 17th
Directions:
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Pick a Hollywood film from the list below.
o If it is not on the list propose it to me with a brief description from IMDB or other
reliable source.
o You cannot do a report on a film we watch in class.
Sybil
Reign Over Me
Ordinary People
Fight Club
A Beautiful Mind
Girl Interrupted
As Good As It Gets
Identity
Brothers (not step)
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest
The Fisher King
Good Will Hunting
Silence of the Lambs
Running With Scissors
Donnie Darko
The Deer Hunter
A Dangerous Method
The Three Faces of Eve
Monster

Answer the following questions in typed complete sentences on the film.
1. Identify the disorder that is portrayed in the film. Who has this disorder and list at least 5 ways
in which the person is demonstrating the symptoms?
2. In 3-5 sentences give your opinion of whether or not the disorder is being portrayed accurately.
3. Is any form of therapy used in the film? Is that usually recommended for the disorder? How
effective is the therapy?
4. Identify 5 other psychological themes/terms we’ve learned about in class. How are they
portrayed or seen in the film.
5. Would you recommend this film for a person wanting to learn about this particular disorder?
Why or why not – at least 3 sentences.
Feel free to email me and ask me questions about this project. I am happy to help!
Elizabeth.etter@cobbk12.org