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Back to Episodes067: Joker: An In Depth Character Analysis
Published 6 years, 6 months ago
Description
Joaquin Phoenix stars in "Joker" which has divided critics and movie goers alike. Surprisingly, it has divided mental health professionals as well. Some say Phoenix's performance shines a light on the misunderstandings of mental illness while others believe it promotes a falsehood that mental illness is responsible for violence. In this episode, David Puder, M.D. and Hans von Walter, M.D. discuss Joker's cinematic and mental health themes.
By listening to this episode, you can earn 1.75 Psychiatry CME Credits.