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Angels Don't Have Headlights
presented by Edward Mason; produced by Edward Mason (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 1989), 43 mins
Psychiatrist Dr. Edward Mason, produced this sensitive film on bereavement. It shows four children aged three to eleven, who lost a family member through death. Skillfully interviewed by a pediatrician or a psychologist, the children reveal their fantasies, their fears and their grief. Angels Don't Have Headlights...
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presented by Edward Mason; produced by Edward Mason (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 1989), 43 mins
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Psychiatrist Dr. Edward Mason, produced this sensitive film on bereavement. It shows four children aged three to eleven, who lost a family member through death. Skillfully interviewed by a pediatrician or a psychologist, the children reveal their fantasies, their fears and their grief. Angels Don't Have Headlights shows how the child's conception of death and the child's grieving process differ from those of an adult, and in fact, vary considerab...
Psychiatrist Dr. Edward Mason, produced this sensitive film on bereavement. It shows four children aged three to eleven, who lost a family member through death. Skillfully interviewed by a pediatrician or a psychologist, the children reveal their fantasies, their fears and their grief. Angels Don't Have Headlights shows how the child's conception of death and the child's grieving process differ from those of an adult, and in fact, vary considerably with each developmental stage. It presents a model for clinician-child-family interaction where the professional has the opportunity to foster the emotional health of the young person. Of particular value is that the children are from diverse backgrounds and all are articulate. A unique training tool for mental health professionals and medical personnel studying and working with children. College Adult
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Field of Study
Psychology
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Edward Mason
Author / Creator
Edward Mason
Date Published / Released
1989
Publisher
Filmakers Library
Topic / Theme
Psychological issues, Health, Psychology, Childhood development, Death, Bereavement, Grief counseling
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Copyright © 1989. Used by permission of Filmakers Library. All rights reserved.
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Angelus Plaza
written by Miriam Kim; directed by Miriam Kim (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 2003), 28 mins
The three vibrant people profiled in this film will challenge anyone's preconceptions of old age. They all live independently in Angelus Plaza, a retirement home in downtown Los Angeles. They display a sense of humor, vitality, and interest in life despite the usual physical complaints of old age. Billie, an Afric...
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written by Miriam Kim; directed by Miriam Kim (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 2003), 28 mins
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The three vibrant people profiled in this film will challenge anyone's preconceptions of old age. They all live independently in Angelus Plaza, a retirement home in downtown Los Angeles. They display a sense of humor, vitality, and interest in life despite the usual physical complaints of old age. Billie, an African American in her 80's has not lost her vanity or sense of fun. With a twinkle in her eye, she shows us her wardrobe, an outfit for ev...
The three vibrant people profiled in this film will challenge anyone's preconceptions of old age. They all live independently in Angelus Plaza, a retirement home in downtown Los Angeles. They display a sense of humor, vitality, and interest in life despite the usual physical complaints of old age. Billie, an African American in her 80's has not lost her vanity or sense of fun. With a twinkle in her eye, she shows us her wardrobe, an outfit for every occasion including a walk to the corner for milk. She can be flashy on occasion, and prides herself on her attention getting spiked heels. One can't help but delight in her spirited regalia. Sandra, also in her 80's is learning Chinese, a feat that persons half her age would find daunting. She goes dancing every week, despite the scarcity of male partners. Miguel, a Cuban exile, tells us with a sly smile that he will not die before seeing Castro dead. He passionately holds on to his counterrevolutionary past. The filmmaker tells us she made the film having been deeply affected by the loneliness of her grandfather's aging and death. Through these three elders, she learned the later years can be gratifying. College Adult
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Field of Study
Psychology
Content Type
Documentary
Author / Creator
Miriam Kim
Date Published / Released
2003
Publisher
Filmakers Library
Topic / Theme
Age & aging, Health, Psychology, Retirement communities, Elder care, Older people, Geriatric adjustment
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2003. Used by permission of Filmakers Library. All rights reserved.
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Back Wards to Back Streets
directed by Roger Weisberg; produced by Roger Weisberg (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 1987), 1 hour 5 mins
When the Supreme Court decreed that mental patients able to live safely in freedom could not be kept in institutions against their will, it was hailed as a humane step forward. They were to return to their communities and receive supportive care. But that support never came through. The patients ended up in back s...
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directed by Roger Weisberg; produced by Roger Weisberg (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 1987), 1 hour 5 mins
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When the Supreme Court decreed that mental patients able to live safely in freedom could not be kept in institutions against their will, it was hailed as a humane step forward. They were to return to their communities and receive supportive care. But that support never came through. The patients ended up in back streets all over America. This report follows some of these mental patients. We learn that profitable adult homes have sprung up which a...
When the Supreme Court decreed that mental patients able to live safely in freedom could not be kept in institutions against their will, it was hailed as a humane step forward. They were to return to their communities and receive supportive care. But that support never came through. The patients ended up in back streets all over America. This report follows some of these mental patients. We learn that profitable adult homes have sprung up which are often inadequate and resented by the community. Sometimes former patients are housed in nursing homes converted to locked psychiatric centers. Some communities resort to locking up the mentally ill in jail. Others leave them to wander the streets. There are also examples of successful community treatment programs. It takes money, staff and care, but we see that it can be done. College Adult
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Field of Study
Disability Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Roger Weisberg
Author / Creator
Roger Weisberg
Date Published / Released
1987
Publisher
Filmakers Library
Topic / Theme
Psychological issues, Health, Psychology, Mental health treatments, Laws and legislation, Clients, Psychiatric hospitals, Mental illnesses, Late 20th Century (1975–2000)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1987. Used by permission of Filmakers Library. All rights reserved.
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Before They Fall off the Cliff
written by Art Holliday; directed by Art Holliday (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 2004), 1 hour
This is a story of a family where paranoid schizophrenia took its heavy toll, but also gave it the courage to forgive and to enlighten others about mental illness. In 1994, Matthew McBride, the youngest son of a suburban St., Louis family was fighting a difficult battle with paranoid schizophrenia. Imaginary voice...
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written by Art Holliday; directed by Art Holliday (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 2004), 1 hour
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This is a story of a family where paranoid schizophrenia took its heavy toll, but also gave it the courage to forgive and to enlighten others about mental illness. In 1994, Matthew McBride, the youngest son of a suburban St., Louis family was fighting a difficult battle with paranoid schizophrenia. Imaginary voices convinced him that if he killed his parents, he could prevent World War III. He stabbed his parents to death hours after release from...
This is a story of a family where paranoid schizophrenia took its heavy toll, but also gave it the courage to forgive and to enlighten others about mental illness. In 1994, Matthew McBride, the youngest son of a suburban St., Louis family was fighting a difficult battle with paranoid schizophrenia. Imaginary voices convinced him that if he killed his parents, he could prevent World War III. He stabbed his parents to death hours after release from a mental hospital. Matt's brother and sister were left to deal with not only the violent death of their beloved parents but the well being of their younger brother who was not responsible for his actions. Matt was placed in a maximum security wing of Fulton State Hospital under the care of psychologist Dr. Elaine Larson. He battled psychosis, depression, and suicidal impulses. Through it all, he knew he had the support of his siblings and his doctor. After seven years, he progressed to a medium security facility. Mark McBride, his brother, co-produced this film and has become an advocate for the mentally ill. The family tragedy tested the depths of their humanity. They rose to the challenge. The filmmaker is available to speak with the film. College Adult
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Field of Study
Psychology
Content Type
Documentary
Author / Creator
Art Holliday
Date Published / Released
2004
Publisher
Filmakers Library
Topic / Theme
Violence and crime, Psychological issues, Health, Psychology, Interventions, Prevention, Mental illnesses, Homicide, Violent crime, Schizophrenia, Danger to others, Aggression, Delusions, Hallucinations
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Copyright © 2004. Used by permission of Filmakers Library. All rights reserved.
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Born to Be Good? Moral Development in Children
directed by Gail McIntyre and Eileen Thalenberg, fl. 1960 (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 2012), 51 mins
In laboratories around the world, psychologists are grappling with the age-old question of morality: do we come into the world as amoral creatures without any sense of right and wrong, without any conscience and only learn to be “good”?
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directed by Gail McIntyre and Eileen Thalenberg, fl. 1960 (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 2012), 51 mins
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In laboratories around the world, psychologists are grappling with the age-old question of morality: do we come into the world as amoral creatures without any sense of right and wrong, without any conscience and only learn to be “good”?
Field of Study
Psychology
Content Type
Documentary
Author / Creator
Gail McIntyre, Eileen Thalenberg, fl. 1960
Date Published / Released
2012
Publisher
Filmakers Library
Topic / Theme
Childhood, Intellectual development, Humanities
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2012. Used by permission of Filmakers Library. All rights reserved.
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Boys Alone
written by Kim Flitcroft, 1955-; produced by Soul Purpose Productions Ltd. (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 2001), 49 mins
Boys Alone is a riveting film of an English social experiment in which 10 eleven-year old boys are invited to be "home alone" without adult supervision for a week in a suburban house. The boys came in a variety of shapes, sizes, and backgrounds. They had different previous experiences in being away from home. The...
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written by Kim Flitcroft, 1955-; produced by Soul Purpose Productions Ltd. (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 2001), 49 mins
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Boys Alone is a riveting film of an English social experiment in which 10 eleven-year old boys are invited to be "home alone" without adult supervision for a week in a suburban house. The boys came in a variety of shapes, sizes, and backgrounds. They had different previous experiences in being away from home. The film tests the common belief that a pack of boys left together in a house for a long period of time, will self-destruct, as they did in...
Boys Alone is a riveting film of an English social experiment in which 10 eleven-year old boys are invited to be "home alone" without adult supervision for a week in a suburban house. The boys came in a variety of shapes, sizes, and backgrounds. They had different previous experiences in being away from home. The film tests the common belief that a pack of boys left together in a house for a long period of time, will self-destruct, as they did in Lord of the Flies. In any group of boys, it is thought, fierce hierarchies will quickly form. The strongest and most assertive will survive; the most sensitive and vulnerable will suffer. But is it true? And if it is, how exactly does that process happen? What about the practicalities of daily life, like preparing meals or keeping themselves clean? The cinema verite camera allows us to observe their behavior up close. After a week together, when the experiment is finished, they return to their parents who are incredulous at what happened. The house has been trashed and the boys are physically and emotionally exhausted. Sociology and psychology students will find fascinating material in this film. High School College Adult
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Field of Study
Psychology
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Soul Purpose Productions Ltd.
Author / Creator
Kim Flitcroft, 1955-
Date Published / Released
2001
Publisher
Filmakers Library
Topic / Theme
Youth, Psychology, Sociology, Childhood adjustment, Childhood development, Antisocial behavior
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2001. Used by permission of Filmakers Library. All rights reserved.
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A Deathly Silence
produced by Sandra Harvey, Australian Broadcasting Corporation (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 2007), 1 hour 5 mins
This powerful film examines the intellectual attraction of suicide to a vulnerable teen and the catastrophic impact on his family. Campbell Bolton came from a high achieving, middle class family and had no background of drug abuse, violence or psychiatric illness. He was funny, charismatic and extremely intelligen...
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produced by Sandra Harvey, Australian Broadcasting Corporation (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 2007), 1 hour 5 mins
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This powerful film examines the intellectual attraction of suicide to a vulnerable teen and the catastrophic impact on his family. Campbell Bolton came from a high achieving, middle class family and had no background of drug abuse, violence or psychiatric illness. He was funny, charismatic and extremely intelligent. He ran away from home and was not heard from for 16 days before committing suicide. Shortly before, Campbell’s grades had fallen d...
This powerful film examines the intellectual attraction of suicide to a vulnerable teen and the catastrophic impact on his family. Campbell Bolton came from a high achieving, middle class family and had no background of drug abuse, violence or psychiatric illness. He was funny, charismatic and extremely intelligent. He ran away from home and was not heard from for 16 days before committing suicide. Shortly before, Campbell’s grades had fallen dramatically. Prof. Graham Martin, a suicide prevention expert, feels this caused a major blow to his self esteem. He was also troubled by his sexuality. Campbell knew he was gay and had come out to his friends; however he had not told his family. When he learned that his brother Angus found out, he was deeply distressed. Campbell’s family will never recover from the shock and loss. The whole community grieved. The principal of his school was very concerned about “copycat” deaths so Campbell’s father gave a talk at school. Campbell’s mother says, “Everyone is shocked but then the conversation stops. That’s why it’s so important to highlight what happens.” Suicide is the third leading cause of death among young people. High School Adult
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Field of Study
Psychology
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Sandra Harvey, Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Date Published / Released
2007
Publisher
Filmakers Library
Topic / Theme
Psychological issues, Youth, Health, Psychology, Grief, Major depressive disorder, Suicide, Sexual orientation, Grief counseling, Suicide prevention
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2007. Used by permission of Filmakers Library. All rights reserved.
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The End of the Line, Orphan Trains
produced by Wendy Hearn, Heritage Account, Inc. (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 1991), 47 mins
This fascinating film tells the little-known story of homeless youths from eastern cities who were resettled on farms in the Midwest.
Charles Loring Brace, founder of the Children's Aid Society, conceived the idea of sending abandoned children for foster care to farm families in the Midwest, as an alternative to i...
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produced by Wendy Hearn, Heritage Account, Inc. (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 1991), 47 mins
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This fascinating film tells the little-known story of homeless youths from eastern cities who were resettled on farms in the Midwest.
Charles Loring Brace, founder of the Children's Aid Society, conceived the idea of sending abandoned children for foster care to farm families in the Midwest, as an alternative to institutionalization. Thus started the project that continued for some eighty years. The children were dressed and scrubbed and loaded o...
This fascinating film tells the little-known story of homeless youths from eastern cities who were resettled on farms in the Midwest.
Charles Loring Brace, founder of the Children's Aid Society, conceived the idea of sending abandoned children for foster care to farm families in the Midwest, as an alternative to institutionalization. Thus started the project that continued for some eighty years. The children were dressed and scrubbed and loaded onto trains. Upon arrival they were lined up for inspection. Those not chosen were sent to another community.
The orphan trains and the traumatic lineups seem barbaric by today's standards, but the alternative of the almshouse was even harsher. The last orphan trains were sent during the Depression. We meet adults whose lives were reshaped by their journey. While many have painful memories, they have all grown into healthy productive citizens.
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Field of Study
Psychology
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Wendy Hearn, Heritage Account, Inc.
Date Published / Released
1991
Publisher
Filmakers Library
Topic / Theme
Life events, Youth, Family, Sociology, Psychology, Abandonment
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1989. Used by permission of Filmakers Library. All rights reserved.
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Healing from Childhood Sexual Abuse
produced by Laura LeMarr (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 1996), 38 mins
In this moving documentary three women and one man recall emotionally the childhood sexual traumas that destroyed their youth. They speak candidly about the recovery process which released them from symptoms that had plagued their lives - lack of self esteem, depression, suicidal thoughts and disassociative behavi...
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produced by Laura LeMarr (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 1996), 38 mins
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In this moving documentary three women and one man recall emotionally the childhood sexual traumas that destroyed their youth. They speak candidly about the recovery process which released them from symptoms that had plagued their lives - lack of self esteem, depression, suicidal thoughts and disassociative behavior. Carole, a drama teacher, thought that allowing painful memories from childhood to surface would kill her. Instead, it helped her to...
In this moving documentary three women and one man recall emotionally the childhood sexual traumas that destroyed their youth. They speak candidly about the recovery process which released them from symptoms that had plagued their lives - lack of self esteem, depression, suicidal thoughts and disassociative behavior. Carole, a drama teacher, thought that allowing painful memories from childhood to surface would kill her. Instead, it helped her to like herself for the first time and to stand up for what she believes in. Alan at 12 was regularly molested by his scoutmaster. As an adult he could not sustain sexual relationships. Through therapy he was able to deal with the anger that had been suppressed. His faith helped him as well. Alicia, who was molested by many members of her large family, realizes that her recovery may have saved her children from similar abuse. A noted doctor/author Colin A. Ross talks about the multiple personality disorder that often afflicts incest survivors. Therapist Virginia Zeeb points out the courage necessary for all these individuals to persevere through treatment. However, the results are worth it. College Adult
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Field of Study
Psychology
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Laura LeMarr
Date Published / Released
1996
Publisher
Filmakers Library
Topic / Theme
Psychological issues, Sex and sexual abuse, Family, Psychology, Women's issues, Coping behavior, Incest, Emotional trauma, Trauma survivors, Recovery, Sexual abuse of child
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1996. Used by permission of Filmakers Library. All rights reserved.
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Hope on the Street
written by Michael Isip; directed by Michael Isip; produced by Michael Isip, KQED-TV (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 2003), 1 hour 5 mins
Mental illness is a devastating problem that affects one in five people. In California alone, an estimated 50,000 mentally ill people sleep on the street each night and thousands of others go to jail or a crisis hospital. Stigma, shame and discrimination keep an estimated 80% of the mentally ill from seeking treat...
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written by Michael Isip; directed by Michael Isip; produced by Michael Isip, KQED-TV (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 2003), 1 hour 5 mins
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Mental illness is a devastating problem that affects one in five people. In California alone, an estimated 50,000 mentally ill people sleep on the street each night and thousands of others go to jail or a crisis hospital. Stigma, shame and discrimination keep an estimated 80% of the mentally ill from seeking treatment. This film sheds light on this difficult subject, showing how it impacts families, the personal battles it creates, and the resour...
Mental illness is a devastating problem that affects one in five people. In California alone, an estimated 50,000 mentally ill people sleep on the street each night and thousands of others go to jail or a crisis hospital. Stigma, shame and discrimination keep an estimated 80% of the mentally ill from seeking treatment. This film sheds light on this difficult subject, showing how it impacts families, the personal battles it creates, and the resources available to those who suffer from it. We meet several people who have mental illnesses and who are homeless from time to time. One is Ray Guevarra, a Latino who survived an abusive childhood, gang-life as a homeless teen and a constant struggle with his bi-polar disorder. He overcame his illness with the support of his family and proper treatment, and is now an outreach worker and speaker at mental health conferences across the country. African-American Sandra Washington ran away from her family in Mississippi sixteen years ago. With the help of a social worker she recently reconnected with them. John Joseph suffers from schizophrenia and was homeless for five years until a flower vendor took a chance, gave him a job, and got him off the streets. Ken Lim, a mental health care professional featured in the film has focused for thirteen years on the mentally ill homeless population. His consistent relationship-building with his clients has helped him persuade several to seek treatment and get off the street. The film looks beneath the tattered clothes to show that recovery is possible with access to treatment, medication, and quality care. High School College Adult
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Field of Study
Psychology
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Michael Isip, KQED-TV
Author / Creator
Michael Isip
Date Published / Released
2003
Publisher
Filmakers Library
Topic / Theme
Psychological issues, Health, Sociology, Psychology, Mental illnesses
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2003. Used by permission of Filmakers Library. All rights reserved.
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