The MPAA rates films with one of five ratings. We all know this well. The issue I'm putting out here is how we deal with suicide in all the media. As of 2011, suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the US. That makes over 40,000 people in one year. The number is not only increasing but has to...
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Lawrence, you bring us an exceptionally good point. While I'm usually against labeling anything, you're absolutely right that this is a serious problem in society that needs to be addressed. Warning l...
Expand commentLawrence, you bring us an exceptionally good point. While I'm usually against labeling anything, you're absolutely right that this is a serious problem in society that needs to be addressed. Warning labels would only be a small about of icing on a huge cake, but if the entertainment industry does something to address the problem, it would bring more awareness to the issue. One possibility might be to have a: "Violence, Self Inflicted" warning, to avoid spoilers, along with a larger campaign to address the issues behind why the warning is necessary.
Thank you both for your support. Brian, I especially like your term for the alert: Violence, Self-inflicted. Croatia, my apologies if I was unclear. The loss was of a patient's child and a close relat...
Expand commentThank you both for your support. Brian, I especially like your term for the alert: Violence, Self-inflicted. Croatia, my apologies if I was unclear. The loss was of a patient's child and a close relation's child. I can't be more specific than that for confidentiality/privilege reasons as I am, and was, his psychologist. I still see him perhaps once a month. This reminds me that I have a multitude of stories to tell and put on the screen (silver, tv, and otherwise). Given the number of movies where this is a critical event, I was amazed that no such alert exists. Perhaps it's time.
Delighted to have come across this discussion, as I'm hoping to write a play on the subject. We live on the banks of the River Shannon (ROI) since the 'recession' (depression) we have witnessed a seri...
Expand commentDelighted to have come across this discussion, as I'm hoping to write a play on the subject. We live on the banks of the River Shannon (ROI) since the 'recession' (depression) we have witnessed a serious increase in air/sea rescue helicopters hauling bodies from the waters of the river. Most of these deaths are suicide! There's that awful moment, as the helicopter blades become audible, then you feel that unnatural vibration right down to the core as your heart sinks for the loved ones of the latest lost soul. On a personal basis, I've know many people to have lost their lives by their own hand. To that end, I was going to write it from the 'Otherside' if you like. In a non-religious fashion. I'm more comfortable with social psychology than individual, that said I have great ideas but don't always manage to deliver!!!