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Post by mia on Aug 28, 2013 9:05:50 GMT
Hi All,
so I've had an idea for getting some interesting discussions going (it could also impact some of our social media work). There are SO many films out there on the topic of mental health it's unreal; some that are incredibly poignant and portray living with a disorder in a very real and dignified way..... And some not so much. So, I was thinking why not have a monthly film club where we can discuss how mental health is portrayed in the media, in terms of mental health awareness, all some people have to go off is what they see on the TV and in films, so it's super important that it's all portrayed in the right way! We can pick a film at the start of each month (I've said monthly as I thought this was reasonable in terms of the time people have plus possible costs involved in accessing the films) have say two weeks to watch it, and two weeks to discuss it. It's a bit of fun for us all, plus a way to get some interesting discussions and potentially more awareness going...... What do people think?
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Post by Ami on Aug 28, 2013 9:42:38 GMT
I love love LOVE this idea!!! I know quite a few mh movies that I could suggest too  |
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Post by Kimberley on Aug 28, 2013 9:45:07 GMT
YES! Love this - count me in! x
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Post by mia on Aug 28, 2013 9:49:18 GMT
Awesome! suggestions for films welcome! What I might do is gather a list together of suggestions plus whatever else I can find, and pull one out of a hat each month, how does that sound? Il announce the first one on 1st September, so we can start it right at the start of the new month and it gives a few more people the chance to view this thread and get involved so glad you like the idea! |
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Post by Ami on Aug 28, 2013 10:29:57 GMT
Yeah the hat thing is a good idea  xx |
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Post by Bex on Aug 28, 2013 18:31:15 GMT
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Post by Rebecca92 on Aug 28, 2013 19:38:35 GMT
I think this is a brilliant idea, I'm definitely in!
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Aug 28, 2013 20:26:46 GMT
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Post by mia on Aug 28, 2013 20:26:46 GMT
Ah I didn't see that post before Bex sorry! I think schizophrenia's the worst for inaccurate portrayal in films, it's obvious the majority don't do their research when it comes to psychotic disorders and they often just slap the name schizophrenia on anything they feel like! Il put the ones you mentioned on the list, would anybody else like to submit any requests?
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Post by Kimberley on Aug 28, 2013 22:26:09 GMT
Hi Mia, I'd like to submit a few if that's okay?
First request is Side Effects - I've not actually seen it, but it's something I really want to see soon lol!
Other films: Girl Interrupted, Silver Linings Playbook, Little Miss Sunshine, Secret Window
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Aug 29, 2013 7:39:12 GMT
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Post by BethH on Aug 29, 2013 7:39:12 GMT
It's not a film, but I think that comedy TV programmes in general are terrible when it comes to portraying mental health, as they show lots of different disorders in inaccurate and often offensive ways (even when they mean well) and then actually encourage people to laugh at them!
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Post by mia on Aug 29, 2013 18:13:41 GMT
Awesome thanks Kim I'll add them to the list. It doesn't always have to be a film, it can be a TV show or documentary. Basically anything anybody suggests il pop into a "hat" and pick one totally at random each month |
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Post by Michaela on Aug 29, 2013 21:57:20 GMT
Defo up for this! Also It's kind of a funny story, sure I know more, just not off the top of my head! xx
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Post by matt on Aug 30, 2013 17:40:50 GMT
I would love to have some suggestions for films worth watching. A Beautiful Mind is personally my favourite, I think it's inspiring and really helped my girlfriend understand a bit more about what I go through.
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Sept 1, 2013 20:02:52 GMT
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Post by mia on Sept 1, 2013 20:02:52 GMT
Thanks everyone for your interest in this! Hopefully we'll get some really interesting discussions going The first film to watch is: A Beautiful Mind As mentioned before we'll have two weeks for everyone to watch the film, and we'll get talking about it from 15th September! Enjoy everyone! xx |
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Post by andy on Sept 1, 2013 20:49:41 GMT
I'm in like the proverbial flynn |
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