[Betty_Banana]

I watched this movie yesterday,has anyone else seen it?It's about a woman with DID that's supposed to be based on a true story(starring Halle Berry).

I didn't really like it.For one thing,she supposedly developed DID as a teenager.That goes against everything I have heard and read about it only developing at a very young age.For another,I didn't like how the psychiatrist used hypnosis and gave her injections of...(can't think of the name) during treatment.Like they did back in the old days.And for another thing,it was hard to watch when she switched to a child alter.

What do you think about the movie?I give it a thumbs down.

[amandalouise]

Originally Posted by Betty_Banana

I watched this movie yesterday,has anyone else seen it?It's about a woman with DID that's supposed to be based on a true story(starring Halle Berry).

I didn't really like it.For one thing,she supposedly developed DID as a teenager.That goes against everything I have heard and read about it only developing at a very young age.For another,I didn't like how the psychiatrist used hypnosis and gave her injections of...(can't think of the name) during treatment.Like they did back in the old days.And for another thing,it was hard to watch when she switched to a child alter.

What do you think about the movie?I give it a thumbs down.

I saw a bit of it back in 2010 when it was a limited showing around america. it did not last long. if you watched the fill theatrical version there is a disclaimer in it saying the movie "though based on a true story, does contain fictionalized characters, events and situations, it is not meant to be a literal representation of the disorder called DID" that right there told me from the get go to expect this movie to not be real in the sense of actual DID disorder. to watch it as it was meant to be, the life story of a person with falsified for ratings characters, events and situations.

many people here in america did not appreciate a mental disorder being advertized as true then that disclaimer and tv interviews by the directors stating it actually the situation called director's cut, directors rights, editing where as long as they keep to the .......general...... plot line they have the right to edit, cut and add to anything they want to edit out, edit in, falsify....

it was cut from the movie circuit here in america only after a couple months if I'm remember correctly.

it continued to run in canada for a while after that then discontinued when it wasnt making much money. then along comes online streaming and its active again in various editing , falsifying and so on that online streaming companies can do after they obtain a licence with the movie company for the rights.

my suggestion to anyone who wants to see it, first make sure you are in a good place mentally to watch it and two watch it with the understanding that though its marketed as ......based on a true story..... the producers, editors, streamers and so on do things to the movie to ensure they get the ratings / watcher ship, and money they are looking for.

even the most well known movie/ book out there about DID has been proven to contain misleading and falsified content admitted by her own journals and artwork.

I’ve not seem it. I wonder where I can watch it at?

[Betty_Banana]

Originally Posted by Starry_Night

I’ve not seem it. I wonder where I can watch it at?

I'm not sure where you can watch it.I have a DVD someone made for me a few years ago that I had forgot about.It could possibly be on Netflix or Hulu though.

[Betty_Banana]

Originally Posted by amandalouise

I saw a bit of it back in 2010 when it was a limited showing around america. it did not last long. if you watched the fill theatrical version there is a disclaimer in it saying the movie "though based on a true story, does contain fictionalized characters, events and situations, it is not meant to be a literal representation of the disorder called DID" that right there told me from the get go to expect this movie to not be real in the sense of actual DID disorder. to watch it as it was meant to be, the life story of a person with falsified for ratings characters, events and situations.

many people here in america did not appreciate a mental disorder being advertized as true then that disclaimer and tv interviews by the directors stating it actually the situation called director's cut, directors rights, editing where as long as they keep to the .......general...... plot line they have the right to edit, cut and add to anything they want to edit out, edit in, falsify....

it was cut from the movie circuit here in america only after a couple months if I'm remember correctly.

it continued to run in canada for a while after that then discontinued when it wasnt making much money. then along comes online streaming and its active again in various editing , falsifying and so on that online streaming companies can do after they obtain a licence with the movie company for the rights.

my suggestion to anyone who wants to see it, first make sure you are in a good place mentally to watch it and two watch it with the understanding that though its marketed as ......based on a true story..... the producers, editors, streamers and so on do things to the movie to ensure they get the ratings / watcher ship, and money they are looking for.

even the most well known movie/ book out there about DID has been proven to contain misleading and falsified content admitted by her own journals and artwork.

I'm glad you replied.I didn't know about the disclaimer.I did know the movie was a flop though.

I would like to see one good movie that's a true representation of DID.But,movies are made to make money so I don't think that's going to happen.

I truly hate watching m.i. Movies....I can’t help to feel that they are over exaggerating or I feel very invalidated....like I’m just being a whiney baby and don’t even match up to what’s being portrayed like I ain’t got it that bad...I’m just fooling myself and others....

[amandalouise]

Originally Posted by Betty_Banana

I'm glad you replied.I didn't know about the disclaimer.I did know the movie was a flop though.

I would like to see one good movie that's a true representation of DID.But,movies are made to make money so I don't think that's going to happen.

just a guess here but you probably wont find one that is 100% true representation on film or even in books. you see there's more to having a mental disorder then what is disclosed.

example most people here on psych central did not know that the OSDD was actually a dissociative disorder with disorder names for each of the diagnostic criteria. why because except for 2 or three diagnosis names listed as examples in the DSM 5 the rest are not disclosed. you find out that info when you are diagnosed...

well its kind of like that when looking for accurate and 100% true films, streaming or even on youtube. even with these blogs, pod casts and websites by professionals, survivors, the mentally challenged, physically challenged, want to be's and such, you only get the version of who ever is making the clips, films, uploads. you dont get the actual information that must not be released.

think of it like inviting a news crew, film directors, editors to come into your home and film you and your family. you wouldnt allow them to follow you into the rest room, shower, go through every one of your cupboards,drawers, attac, basement storages, your journals.... there are just some things you dont share with just any body. maybe theres a special item on your shelf but you know its possible the person who gave it to you will see that its been broken or that item is missing off your shelf and you dont want someone to know you gave it away. in other words your life on film would be drastically lacking important information about you and edited accordingly. what ends up on film about your life may be based on true but its not 100% true representation of you and your life.

as strange as it seems there is more to having a dissociative disorder then what you can find. its these things that you can not find anywhere that tells a treatment provider that you do in fact have the disorder.

my suggestion is dont worry about trying to find info, movies and such. just be your self how ever and what ever you are and your treatment provider will be able to help you with your problems as they present in you. not saying its not worth it finding these films and such and it wouldnt be nice because it would

but I have found when I really thought about why I was trying to find actual 100% true representations it was because I was curious as to how I measure up to them. once I took that out of this I no longer had an interest to watch mentally ill people talk in films and on the internet about their mental illnesses, just like I am not interested in watching people get hurt and laugh (AFV and such) I now prefer watching positive films that are not filled with mental illness. what matters to me is that my treatment providers know what my problems are as they present in me and they help me to be stable so that I can have a good life with my family and friends.

[Betty_Banana]

I was going through a drawer,looking for something and stumbled across the dvd that I had forgotten about and decided to watch it.I wasn't searching for or looking for a movie or book thats a true representation of DID or anything.

And when I said true representation I didn't mean it literally,I just meant one that isn't so ridiculous and exaggerated for ratings.One that tells a more believable story that's not all Hollywood-ized.Of course one could never be 100 percent accurate and not every single detail could be or would be included.But a good movie that leaves a person feeling good afterwards and makes them see what a person struggles with,along woth a good ending would be nice.One that makes those with DID seem human but struggling instead of ones like Sybil or Split would be nice.

I think everyone knows that DID is different for each person that has it but I think people like to read books or watch movies that are about what they live too.I like to watch movies about marriage since I'm married.I like to watch parenting ones,etc.It's no different with DID,people like to read and watch things about it to be able to relate to it.

You and I are both fully integrated and even though our experiences are 100 percent different and how we got to that point,our challenges now,our perceptions on it,etc are totally different I still like reading about inttegeation.It doesn't mean I'm trying to see if I measure up to others that have integrated.It doesnt mean I'm searching for something or not being myself.I think it's human nature to want to find things and others we can relate to.If there was a movie about integrarion heck yeah I would watch it just to see someone else's experience.It wouldnt mean it's the 'right' way,the 'only' way or a guidemap or anything,it would just be one persons experience and I would watch it out of curiosity and to try to relate to it.Because I'm human.

[Betty_Banana]

. Example most people here on psych central did not know that the OSDD was actually a dissociative disorder with disorder names for each of the diagnostic criteria. why because except for 2 or three diagnosis names listed as examples in the DSM 5 the rest are not disclosed. you find out that info when you are diagnosed

It's good that members can learn things like that from you.It's good that we all can learn from each other here as we post and interact with each other.I'm sure you have learned a lot from members,while you are teaching all about dissociative disorders,diagnosis,etc.,in return you are probably learning how to be more emphathetic,supportive and social rather than just factual,critiquing and analysing.It's a win-win situation for everyone .Learning is good, it's how we grow and change.I have learned quite a bit in the short time that I've been back here.

[amandalouise]

Originally Posted by Betty_Banana

It's good that members can learn things like that from you.It's good that we all can learn from each other here as we post and interact with each other.I'm sure you have learned a lot from members,while you are teaching all about dissociative disorders,diagnosis,etc.,in return you are probably learning how to be more emphathetic,supportive and social rather than just factual,critiquing and analysing.It's a win-win situation for everyone .Learning is good, it's how we grow and change.I have learned quite a bit in the short time that I've been back here.

rather than continuing to drag this thread further off topic by your assumptions that I am here to learn social graces and to educate others I sent you a pm.

[Betty_Banana]

Originally Posted by amandalouise

rather than continuing to drag this thread further off topic by your assumptions that I am here to learn social graces and to educate others I sent you a pm.

Thank you for not dragging it off topic any further.Rather than dragging it further myself by your assumptions that I don"t know as much about dissociative disorders as you do or that I an worrying about trying to find info,movies and such or that I am not being myself,and insinuating that I am trying to see if I measure up,I read and replied to your PM.

[Betty_Banana]

I sent you another PM amandalouise, apologizing for my rude behavior in this thread.In case you didn"t read it,I'm sorry.

[dlantern]

It was mostly true to form, for example the check register usually older style possibly the mom in the movie. There some convincer for me it was well done.

[Betty_Banana]

Originally Posted by dlantern

It was mostly true to form, for example the check register usually older style possibly the mom in the movie. There some convincer for me it was well done.

What's a check register?

[Betty_Banana]

Originally Posted by Starry_Night

I’ve not seem it. I wonder where I can watch it at?

I just noticed it's on Tubi.I saw it as I was scrolling for a movie to watch.

Even though through amandalouise we all know now that it actually isn't based on a true story as claimed,it still might be something you're interested in watching,so I thought I would let you know.

[Amyjay]

I would love to watch this movie but I can't find it anywhere, sadly. Perhaps one day it will fall into my lap.

I do like to watch movies and documentaries that depict others who live with this disorder. (I truly would not care for anyone to insult my intelligence by "informing" me about my viewing choices, their veracity, or to insinuate anything about why I might be interested in watching such movies). I am very much looking forward to the release of "I am we".

[Betty_Banana]

The movie can be found here and watched for free.

https://tubitv.com

[Amyjay]

Thanks for the link. I just joined though, and it says the movie can't be found.

[Betty_Banana]

Originally Posted by Amyjay

Thanks for the link. I just joined though, and it says the movie can't be found.

I have the app on my tv and it was definitely on there earlier today.It was listed in the 'featured' section.

[Amyjay]

It's not in MY featured section, and when I search for it it says this:

Results for
Frankie and Alice
No matches, but here are some recommendations

[Betty_Banana]

Originally Posted by Betty_Banana

I have the app on my tv and it was definitely on there earlier today.It was listed in the 'featured' section.

I'm on my laptop right now and I just clicked on the link I posted here and registered and you're right,when you do a search it can't be found.I stayed logged in to tubi and opened another page on chrome and typed in "Frankie and Alice on Tubi",the first result that came up I clicked on and then just had to click play.Weird.Try that and see if it works.

ETA.Maybe an easier way is to just do a Google search of frankie and alice on tubi and then click the first result that comes up.It says you must be signed in to watch.Sign in and there ya go.

Let me know if it works for you.It definitely works for me.

[Betty_Banana]

Sorry to keep making so many posts here.I just logged into tubi on my laptop again and even though the movie can't be found when searching for it,It is listed in drama not in featured.Sorry about that.

[Amyjay]

Hmm, thanks for your messages.
I tried what you said and it gave me the link for the movie on tubi. Go to tubi and it says "Sorry, this movie is no longer available."
Grrr!

[Amyjay]

I looked through all the titles in the drama section too. No luck.

[Betty_Banana]

That's so wietd because I just checked on my TV and it's there.I wish I knew how to do a screenshot because I would get on my laptop to prove it(which I may try to figure out how to do later today). I don't want anyone to think I'm just bullshi**ing about this.

Surely Tubi is just like Netflix and everyone has the same content.Or at least thats what I assumed.

Sorry.I don't know why you can't see it.