Every year there are a huge number of movies that fly right under the radar of the average movie fan. movies that are great but just not that well known.
There are plenty of movie gems out there and hopefully this list will help you find some.
Feel free to submit new movies in the comments below.
This list contains movies/documentaries and short films. The list was originally created on IMDb. http://goo.gl/gHles
Movies/Films depicting mental illness & use of addictive substances.
Mental illness conditions that affect a persons behavior, moods, and thinking & may affect ability to relate to others and function each day. Some of the conditions in these films are about Depression; Bipolar; Anxiety; Phobias; Dementia; Attention-deficit/hyperactivity (ADHD); Personality disorders (Paranoia, Schizophrenia); Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD); Autism; Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); Eating disorders (Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge); Impulse Control/Addictions.
A list of films on Psychiatry and Mental Health compiled by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
Original list: http://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/discoverpsychiatry/mindsonfilmblog.aspx
Tearjerkers
I made this list to remind me before watching or rewatching so I can prepare myself. Some provoke happy tears but I still want to know ahead of time. I hate crying. It causes headaches and stuffy noses.
#207 Verona (2013) - 05/13
#239 Lampião da Esquina (2016) 08/20
#278 Required Field (2016) - 09/25
Great Movies You May Have Never Heard Of
by Lars