Mental Health Portrayed in Film

For this assignment, you will watch a movie, TV show episode, or documentary of your choice that represents a character or characters that have a diagnosed mental health condition (Ex. schizophrenia, depression, etc.). You will answer the following questions about your chosen film:
1) Introduction. Include the title of your film and whether it was a movie, TV show, or documentary. What was the film about? Describe in as much detail as possible (should be at least 1 paragraph).
2) Evaluate the show. Was the film nonfiction (documentary), a fictional portrayal of a real individual or was it fiction (not based on a real individual)? Do you feel that the film portrayed mental illness truthfully? Why or why not? (This section should be at least 1 paragraph).
3) Did the film impact how you feel about caring for individuals with mental health disorders? Did the film affect you in a positive or negative way? Explain in detail. (This section should be at least 1 paragraph).
4) Would you recommend others to watch the film? Why would you recommend or not recommend the film? (This section should be at least 1 paragraph).
5) Conclusion. Summarize how watching the film has affected your view of mental health and how you feel it is portrayed on film. (This section should be at least 1 paragraph).
Type paper using APA format guidelines (double-spaced, etc.). The paper should be 2-3 pages long.
Examples of Films/TV shows that can be used (these are not required but listed to provide ideas):
Film Examples:
A Beautiful Mind
The Soloist
Silver Linings Playbook
I am Sam
The Aviator
TV Show Examples:
This is Us
A Million Little Things
Shameless
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