Tag Archives: family relationship

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

Families in Society, Family Resource Management, Human Growth and Development, Internal Dynamics of Families, Interpersonal Relationships, Parenting

Parenthood

Title: Parenthood

Date: 1989

Media type: Film

Category: Parenting

Keywords: parenting styles

Rating: PG-13

Audience(s): High School Age, College Age, Adults, Parents

Language: English

Film/Episode Summary: The families of four adult siblings demonstrate the lighter side of the roller coaster of parenting.

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

Contributor: Susan Walker

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