Movie title: Silver lining playbook

MOVIE REACTION PAPER GUIDELINES

1. Write 1-2 paragraphs describing the movie. Discuss dynamically what is

occurring with and between the characters.
2. Discuss, with facts, what you believe the character(s) struggles and symptoms
are.
3. Based on your readings, does the movie promote any biases or myths about
this particular struggle or diagnoses? Discuss how the movie correctly and
incorrectly portrays the mental health issue(s).
4. How does the characters illness/struggles impact family and friends? Discuss
support options for the family. If there were none, please discuss what you
think would have helped the family.
5. What treatment options does the character receive? If no treatment options
are presented, discuss what options you think would be beneficial.
6. Discuss the stigmas and discrimination the character experiences. Discuss how
we continue today perpetuating discrimination.
7. Discuss what you learned from watching this movie.

Paper should have an introduction, body, with transitional sentences and a

conclusion. I want you to practice professional writing. Make sure your
sentences are grammatically correct with proper punctuation.

Each paper is worth 20pts.The paper should be 2-4 pages in length and double
spaced.