Why I have chosen my investigation area?

Investigation area: Film construction and the representation of mental illness.

Focus Film: Black Swan

Related films: Psycho and Shutter Island

Here are some links that might help me with starting my research:

1. http://www.articlemyriad.com/beautiful_mind.htm

2. http://dawnwillis.wordpress.com/2010/07/23/from-psycho-to-shutter-island-why-is-the-portrayal-of-mental-illness-in-the-movies-stuck-in-the-dark-ages/

3. http://www.recoverywirral.com/2010/07/hollywoods-mental-block-the-portrayal-of-mental-illness-and-treatment-in-film/

4. http://www.broadcastthought.com/2011/03/29/black-swan/

Why I have decided to do this investigation:

I have decided to do this investigation because I am interested in finding out more of how mental illnesses can make people breakdown. Also how different types of films represent mental illness throughout.