Madness at the Movies

In Madness at the Movies, Dr. James Charney explores the portrayal of mental illness in cinematic history, drawing from his experiences teaching at Yale and the American University of Rome. This engaging audiobook highlights classic and contemporary films such as Psycho and Ordinary People, analyzing how they depict various mental health disorders like depression, anxiety, and psychopathy. Charney encourages listeners to develop their observational skills and reassess these films by examining the cultural contexts and understandings of mental illness during their release, making for a compelling journey into the intersection of film and psychiatry.