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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Recommended Citation
Miller, Henry L. V, "Conscious Suffering" (2025). UVM Patrick Leahy Honors College Senior Theses. 767.
https://scholarworks.uvm.edu/hcoltheses/767