The popular media production I chose to review was Antwon Fisher. I am not sure if I have previously seen the movie. Although, I do think that I have watched some parts of the movie. I came across the movie by researching popular movies that contained counseling scenes. Antwon Fisher is about a man who had a very troubling childhood. During the time that Antwon was born, his mom was incarcerated and his dad was murdered by an ex-girlfriend. Antwon was immediately taken away and placed in foster care. Sadly, Antwon was physically, mentally, emotionally and sexually abused. Antwon spent his childhood in these dreadful circumstances until his teenage years. He then ran away from his foster home and became homeless. Antwon finally ended up going …show more content…
the U.S. Navy, which brings us to the current setting of the movie. Anger, aggression and fear stemmed from the abuse and torture that Antwon had experienced.
This anger and aggression led him to become physical confrontation with other marines. He was then mandated to see a counselor. Antwon was hesitant to attend counseling. He assumed that because he was mandated to attend counseling, there was something wrong with him and that he was the problem. Antwon was very hesitant, that he missed the first session and the therapist had officers escort Antwon to his office. For the first three sessions, Antwon kept quiet and just sat. The therapist followed Antwon’s actions until he was ready to speak. Overall, the counselor stayed with Antwon and waited until he was ready to share. Throughout the movie, Antwon fund himself in various crisis. Once again, the counselor was there for when Antwon needed him. As the counselor discovered information of Antwon’s past, he continued to stay non-judgmental and open towards his client. The main massage of the movie and story from the counseling perspective was that rapport can begin just by physically being there for the client. Secondly, when a counselor has a genuine interest in the client, the rapport will build and strengthen. Client progress will advance if there is rapport, empathy, genuine intentions and
care. There were some discrepancies in the movie that I did noticed. The counselor became more than a counselor. To an extend he became a father figure or a very close friend. Antwon became so attached that when sessions for him had to conclude he became very upset. Overall, I enjoyed the movie. I appreciated the efforts of the counselor to help the client to the best of his abilities and not give up because of the clients’ hesitation to be involved in therapy. The message was one that any current student and current counselor can learn from. It really emphasized the foundations and basic skills of the counseling profession
While her therapist helps her with her father, the therapist unintentionally improves her relationship with her husband. At Southeastern Louisiana University’s common read, Smith explains, “I think I was able to meet him [her husband] because I cleared up a lot of silly stuff through therapy” (Smith). This confirmation allows the reader to receive a higher understanding of the effect therapy impacted Tracy K. Smith.
This paper will include the analysis of the movie Hope Floats. It will start with a short summary of the movie describing the characters and the plot. It will then discuss the family dynamics that are shown in the movie based on the class discussions and the readings. It will also include a variety of issues that are shown throughout the movie. This paper will discuss three key family system’s issues that includes the family concepts, assessing one from Bowen’s concepts, one from Minuchin’s concepts, and one from General Systems Theory/Anderson and Sabatelli concepts. There are many different scenes and examples in this movie that will give a better understanding of the many different family dynamics, family issues, and family system concepts.
When I decided to watch “The Antwone Fisher Story” I wasn’t really sure what I was about to watch. I had never heard about the movie before, but I am up for watching any movie that comes my way. It had a great story about Antwone Fisher’s struggles through life and how it has affected him in present time. How can I use what I have seen in this movie in my future classroom?
In the film Antwone Fisher (2002), we witness the evolving therapeutic relationship of a psychiatrist, Dr. Jerome Davenport, and his client, Antwone Fisher. As a member of the military, Antwone is mandated to report to therapy sessions with Dr. Davenport after an altercation with a fellow serviceman. The relationship between Antwone and Dr. Davenport evolves beyond their mandated sessions and allows for the exploration of personal issues for both individuals. As a result of this, many ethical dilemmas occur that force Dr. Davenport to make decisions both in line with and against various principle ethics.
One that is entering the counseling field will see this movie from a different perspective. It gives examples of what a counselor should and should not do. In the future, one may encounter a client like Antwone and must be prepared to help the client. The client should feel comfortable with the counselor. Positive results should come out of the counseling sessions.
Antwone Fisher was an individual that endured so many things. He faced a lot of challenges that may have seemed impossible to recover from. This story was an example of the many things that some children may experience. Antwone was not raised in an upper crust home. He did not grow up in a home in which his mother and father was present. Instead of having positive role models, he had to live with individuals that were abusive to him. When observing Antwone’s personality, one may refer to two different theorists such as Bandura and Rogers.
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African American representation in the film industry has always been a topic for discussion. Whether talking about character types and roles, the actors being cast or not cast, and the lack of diversity in front of and behind the camera. ‘The contemporary status of race in mainstream American culture is intimately bound to the process of representation within and through the mass media.’ (Rocchio, 2000, p. 4). Any role that was to be played by an African American kept in with the dominant stereotypes of the time of production; incompetent, child like, hyper-sexualised or criminal.
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‘Our interest in the parallels between the adaptation inter-texts is further enhanced by consideration of their marked differences in textual form,’
The military provides you with training to become more mentally tough. It always stays busy; you don’t have time to think about anything besides the training or job you are performing. This organization can provide you with a sense of belonging, family, friends, and hope. It instills in you that no matter what the circumstance’s, you have the strength to overcome. These protective factors gained through his military service helped him become more resilient. His anger is also a protective mental factor used by Antwone to not face his true emotions. While this is negative, his anger has helped him by concentrating on others and situations instead of himself. Antwone enjoys drawing, and writing. He displays academic intelligence by being able to learn two languages. Those are crucial positive and resilient protective factors for Antwone. Despite his trauma and stubbornness, he is able to seek help and accept it. Not forgetting to mention, he is also able to demonstrate positive emotions and create positive relationships, with Lieutenant Commander Davenport and Sailor Sheryl. Antwone eventually achieves closure with his family, and in return that helps him deal with his
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