The government agency charged with maintaining the population's mental well-being has chosen to commemorate World Mental Health Day (10th October 2008, in case you were wondering) with a free outdoor movie event.
The film? Wizard of Oz.
Stroke of psychotherapeutic genius or facetious choice that appeals to the masses? I'm torn. Perhaps the government is subliminally signalling support for the gold standard in a time where no place is safe for your cash. Or maybe it's the only film they can screen publicly without having to pay a royalty fee. It's probably that last one, hey.
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Tuesday, September 23, 2008
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I remember reading something a few years ago about some "enlightened" psychiatrists using movie therapy, and how the Wizard of Oz was a very popular choice because of its message that ultimately, the things you thought you were lacking were within you the whole time. Maybe that's what they're getting at. But then again, it's the Gahmen, so perhaps there's just no rationale at all.
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