Involuntary Documentary, 72 min., 2007 - New Release
A Film by Boaz Rosenberg In the late 1800's the French Neurologist Gilles de la Tourette first diagnosed patients who had multiple physical and vocal tics. In Israel at the turn of the 21st century we meet a young woman and a teenager who are living and coping with Tourette Syndrome. Boaz Rosenberg's sensitive and probing documentary Involuntary is an essential piece for exposing and understanding what it's like living with a disorder. Alin and Shani are two very different young women, from very different family backgrounds. But what binds them together is a bond of pain and misunderstanding. The two deal with an array of regular, every day issues that are made intense and sharper as a result of their condition. Involuntary is an important film which serves to enhance and deepen our understanding of a life which is isolating and different. Dr. Joop de Meijers, chair of the Clinical Psychology department at Hebrew University has said: "Involuntary refrained from psychologizing the story of the two women and has opted instead for sharing with us their daily life, their struggles, pain, suffering and joy that is an integral part of living. The film shows that and how it is possible to live with a very debilitating condition" Involuntary is a recommended teaching tool for students of medicine and psychology. In addition, students of social work will also benefit from the sensitive and personal approach of the film which follows Shani and Alin for three years. Rosenberg's access to the women and their environments is extraordinary. Without giving answers, Involuntary manages to raise questions and provoke issues that are central to the study of "the other" in society. Dr. Joop de Meijers, chair of the Clinical Psychology department at Hebrew University advises: "I recommend this film to a wide audience of both lay people and professionals the film teaches us a lesson in courage and optimism, and the possibility of happiness in the shadow of suffering." Pricing: For public libraries: 115 USD + shipping costs For Universities libraries: 300 USD (shipment costs inclusive) To order a DVD for your library/course, please contact: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ruth Diskin Films Ltd. Tel: 972-2-6724256; Fax: 972-2-6724210 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Don't forget to check our online catalogue: www.ruthfilms.com Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) =========================================================== Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
