Tag Archives: communication

Internal Dynamics of Families, Interpersonal Relationships

The Whales of August

Title: The Whales of August

Date: 1987

Media type: Film

Category: Internal Dynamics of Families, Interpersonal Relationships

Keywords: family relationship, communication, developmental stage

Rating: NR

Audience(s): College Age, Adults, Couples

Language: English

Film/Episode Summary: A sister cares for her older, blind sister.  She was widowed many years ago, but still honors her husband through a ritual.  She is courted by a neighbor and is open to his advances, but her sister disapproves.

Places to view: Youtube

Contributor: Janice G. Weber

Internal Dynamics of Families, Parenting

Little Women

Title: Little Women

Date: 1994

Media type: Film

Category: Internal Dynamics of Families, Parenting

Keywords: family relationships, communication, parent-child relationships

Rating: PG

Audience(s): Children Under 12, High School Age, College Age, Adults, Families

Language: English

Film/Episode Summary: Film version of classic book by Louisa May Alcott of mother and four sisters during the Civil War. Many themes demonstrated throughout. Clear depiction of personality differences among siblings.

Places to view: Youtube, Amazon Video, Vudu, Google Play, Itunes

Contributor: Diane T. Miller, EdD

Couple and Family Counseling, Human Growth and Development, Internal Dynamics of Families, Interpersonal Relationships

Antwone Fisher

Title: Antwone Fisher

Date: 2002

Media type: Film

Category: Interpersonal Relationships, Human Growth and Development, Internal Dynamics of Families, Couple and Family Counseling

Keywords: communication, conflict management, adolescence, adulthood, response to crises, family relationship, therapy, dysfunction

Rating: R

Audience(s): College Age, Adults

Language: English

Film/Episode Summary: A sailor prone to violent outbursts is sent to a naval psychiatrist for help. Refusing at first to open up, the young man eventually breaks down and reveals a horrific childhood. Through the guidance of his doctor, he confronts his painful past and begins a quest to find the family he never knew.

Comments or Recommendations for Teaching: discussion: Discuss with learners the conditions observed of Antwone’s early life. How might these have impacted his relationships with others? How might his early background affect his behavior toward others?

Places to view: Cinemax, Youtube, Itunes, Amazon Video, Vudu, Google Play

Contributor: Laura M. Stanton