Format

 Film (DVD, VHS)

Title

Antwone Fisher

Year of Release

2002 (20th Century Fox)

MPAA Rating

PG-13 for violence, language and mature thematic material involving abuse.

Concepts

Families in society; internal dynamics of families; ethical issues and dilemmas; domestic violence; family and couples counseling; counselor education; foster parenting; interpersonal relations

Language

 English

Summary of Film or Television Series premise

Antwone Fisher, a young navy man, is forced to see a psychiatrist after a violent outburst against a fellow crewman. During the course of treatment a painful past is revealed and a new hope begins.” (www.IMDB.com)

Description of Clip (if applicable) and length

Antwone Fisher is talking with his Naval psychiatrist about his childhood and growing up in foster care.

Teaching Activities

          Discussion (used in the class, Child Abuse and Neglect)

Audience

parents; professionals

Contributor

Laura Stanton*, Parent educator/Family Life educator lstanton@mindseed.org

Contact contributor for more information about the use of this clip/teaching idea.

Links for Additional Information

Internet Movie Database: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0168786/

Yahoo Movies: http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1808396051/info

Official Movie Webpage: http://www2.foxsearchlight.com/antwonefisher/main.php

Entry date

October 27, 2006