I have found that Hollywood (by that I mean non teaching\documentary psych films) do not get it right and for good reason. they are out for making money and ratings not for educational purposes. even famous films like Sybil, have been proved to be more fiction, than non fiction. Someone mentioned United States of Tara...that tv series was supposed to be a comedy, not based on reality.

what I do when I am thinking about going to a movie, doesnt matter what kind of movie. I always do my research about that movie. that way before seeing it I understand the point the makers of the movie were trying to make...are they trying to make a comedy, an educational/pbs style film or is this film just for entertainment.. that way when i actually do sit down and watch the movies my mindset is already looking for those elements example I knew ahead of watching the first show that Tara was the lead character and what she does was supposed to be funny/humorous and that the other characters were supposed to find her to be odd, strange and funny. in that aspect the creators of the series did hit the mark. That said as a treatment provider i found the series lacking and as a person who had battled with DID I found the tv series ridiculous, and annoying. I have to say though i did enjoy watching Sally Fields transform from an adult to a child, her performance was very convincing, for what the producers were aiming for...

my suggestion for anyone who wants to watch true to life films about DID (or any other physical or mental health problems) watch the health channels (usually found on cable, dish and some online resources like netflix also contain the category called documentary where educational films are located) treatment providers can also get true to life psychological\psychiatric films for their clients.