The film “I Am Sam” was released in 2001, and follows a mentally challenged father who has the intellectual capacity of a seven year-old due…
Today, some of the most powerful heroes within the superhero genre are, in fact, women: Captain Marvel and Scarlet Witch in the Marvel cinematic universe,…
“Touched With Fire” is an exploration of bipolar disorder, art, and the difficulties of maintaining a relationship while coping with mental health issues. This film,…
The 1971 cult film Harold and Maude uses humour and empathy to address depression, suicide, and family dysfunction. Through depicting an unconventional relationship between two central…
The documentary film ‘Hot Girls Wanted’, produced by Rashida Jones and released in the spring of 2015, follows several young women living in a North…
With its unique blend of humour and tragedy that mirror true life circumstances, Silver Linings Playbook is a triumph. Directed by David O. Russell, it…
