| From artists to athletes, these biopics portray bipolar disorder with empathy — without reducing anyone to a diagnosis. Sometimes, Hollywood gets it right. On-screen stories about the bipolar experience can help foster empathy and educate audiences. The following movies tell the narratives of real people with bipolar disorder, from famous writers and painters to athletes. Although the films delve into the symptoms of bipolar and the impact a brain-based disorder has on the lives and careers of the characters, their identities are never reduced to their diagnosis. Seeing your journey reflected in a story can be a powerful reminder that you’re never alone. Exploring the Life of Jackson Pollock in Pollock Starring Ed Harris and Marcia Gay Harden, this 2000 docudrama portrays Jackson Pollock’s life of art, struggle, and love. The abstract expressionist was famous for his distinctive drip painting style. Throughout his life, Pollock battled with alcoholism, and although the film does not explicitly name bipolar disorder, the connection to his mood cycles is implied. Pollock’s story illustrates the complex relationship between creativity and the management of a psychiatric condition. Cobb: A Complicated Look at Baseball’s Ty Cobb Al Stump is a celebrated sports journalist selected by baseball great Ty Cobb (played by Tommy Lee Jones) to author his official, authorized, and sugar-coated “autobiography.” To put it mildly, Cobb is a difficult figure, and he doesn’t want to leave this world without telling his side. Historical accounts report that he was prescribed lithium — a common mood stabilizer — during his last years. Click to Read More Melinda Source: https://www.bphope.com/bipolar-buzz/7-best-biographical-movies-featuring-bipolar-disorder/?utm_source=iContact&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=bphope&utm_content=BUZZ+-+Mar1+-+Movies  |
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