Psychology through literature and film

[Lindsay Lombardi]

I'm interested in doing a Unit on Literature and Film that deals with psychological themes, issues, illnesses.

I already have some basics, but I'd love a few short stories or film/documentary ideas to add.


Any thoughts?

-Lindsay

[Frank W. Baker]

A Beautiful Mind comes to mind. How about One Flew Over the Cukoo's Nest?

[Melissa Snediker]

http://topdocumentaryfilms.com/watch-online/

Check out this website for documentaries. There is a category just for psychology videos. I've used it several times in psych and sociology...great stuff.

[Jeana Rock]

What about Awakenings with Robin Williams? Costanzo has a chapter about it in his book Reading the Movies.

[William Maxfield]

Memento - Memory - There is a short story, "Memento Mori" as well.
Rainman - Autism
Silence of the Lambs - Various psycholgical issues
The Truman Show - What is reality?

[Ryan Goble]

Ohh, see this cool new blog post Wire Mothers: Harry Harlow and the Science of Love