The IMDb Show Season 2 Episode 37 IMDb On Location: Movie Therapy
- August 6, 2018
IMDb On Location: Movie Therapy is the 37th episode of season 2 of The IMDb Show. In this episode, host Tim Kash goes on location to explore the therapeutic power of movies. He visits the Los Angeles County Museum of Art's "Film and Art" series, where experts discuss the science behind how movies affect our emotional and physical health.
Kash also talks to mental health professionals about how they use movies in their work with patients, including the use of movie clips to help patients express difficult emotions and the role of storytelling in the healing process.
In addition, Kash speaks with actors and filmmakers about the therapeutic role that movies have played in their own lives. He talks to actor Wilson Cruz about how the movie Victor/Victoria helped him come to terms with his own identity as a gay man, and director Jennifer Fox about how making the film The Tale helped her confront her own trauma.
Throughout the episode, Kash also shares his own personal experiences with movies as a form of therapy, discussing how films have helped him navigate his own emotions and experiences.
The episode features clips from a variety of movies, including The Shawshank Redemption, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, and Inside Out, and includes interviews with a wide range of experts, including film critics, psychologists, and even a librarian who has created a program that uses movies to encourage literacy among young children.
Overall, IMDb On Location: Movie Therapy offers a fascinating exploration of the ways in which movies can have a powerful impact on our mental and emotional well-being, both as individuals and as a society. Whether you're a film buff, a mental health professional, or simply someone who loves a good movie, this episode is sure to engage and enlighten.