Conscious Suffering

Date of Completion

2025

Document Type

Honors College Thesis

Department

Film & Television Studies

Thesis Type

Honors College, College of Arts and Science Honors

First Advisor

Hilary Neroni

Second Advisor

Sarah Nilson

Third Advisor

Amy Hughs Lansing

Keywords

Film, Trauma, PTSD, Documentary

Abstract

My honor’s thesis investigates the process of healing from trauma. The short film I created is the culmination of two years of research, thinking, and learning. The thesis allowed me to bring together my Film and Television Studies and Psychology majors. Making this film allowed me to develop my understanding of trauma through research, both through scholarly research and through filmed interviews with experts. It also allowed me to immerse myself in the skills and art of documentary filmmaking. My documentary short film explores healing from trauma in general through the specific example of a traumatic event that happened to my family.

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