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A Dangerous Method

A Dangerous Method tells the story of the birth of psychoanalysis and the turbulent relationships between Carl Jung, Sabina Spielrein, a beautiful but troubled young woman who happens to be Jung's patient and colleague, and Jung's mentor, Sigmund Freud.

The Guardian's Overview & Trailer



The Devil's Double

The Devil's Double features the story of Saddam Hussein's son, Uday, and Latif Yahia, the man forced to be his body double. Along with showing the extravagance of life in Hussein's inner circle, the film explores aspects of Uday's volatile, dangerous personality and the psychological effects faced by the man forced to impersonate him.

NPR's article on The Devil's Double and actor Dominic Cooper

The Tree of Life

The Tree of Life explores family dynamics and grief-triggered reflections on the past.

The New Yorkers' review of The Tree of Life

The King's Speech

The King's Speech explores the relationship between England's King George VI and his therapist as the king learns to overcome his stammer, as well as the psychological influences behind his speech impediment.

New York Magazine's Review of The King's Speech

The Edge of Dreaming

Science filmmaker Amy Hardie dreams of the of her horse only to wake and find him dead. She attempts to ignore the coincidence. But, later, a week before her 48th birthday, she has another dream. Her late partner, the father of her first child, tells her she will die within the year. She then embarks on a journey that takes her to a neuroscientist, a shaman, and the gritty realism of a hospital bed. The Edge of Dreaming tells the story of Amy Hardie in what could be the final year of her life.

 

Women Without Men - A film by Shirin Nashathttp://www.womenwithoutmenfilm.com/

Boys and Men Healing

Kathy Barbini has given us a movie that will last for many generations as a vehicle for learning about trauma and healing for men who were sexually abused as children.  The film brings us close to the lives of eight men, each of whom conveys aspects of their childhood trauma and its aftermath into adulthood with remarkable honesty and courage.  It brings the viewer into an intimate reflection upon a broad range of personal and social factors that are endemic to male survivors.  These men, who are diverse in many respects, including race, socioeconomic status, and sexual orientation, all share the pain and betrayal of their childhood abuse as well as the magnificent steps they have taken toward hope and healing.  They open themselves in their most intimate suffering and share their cherished experiences of heartfelt support and emotional recovery.

Anyone who has been affected by childhood sexual trauma is likely to benefit from seeing this film and sharing it with others in a supportive atmosphere.  It is an excellent film for teaching about children'sexperiences of sexual abuse and the multiple influences that support their healing and recovery.  I consider this film a marvelous gift to us all; please do not miss the opportunity of seeing it.