Abstract This paper presents a biopsychosocial assessment of a 24 year old, African-American male, living on a United States Naval Base who was referred to the U.S. Navy Pacific Fleet Medical Center for psychiatric evaluation, after pleading guilty to assault on a superior, non commissioned officer. It is an assessment of Antwone Fisher, the main character in the 2002 American drama, "Antwone Fisher," directed by Denzel Washington.
Table of Contents:
Identifying Information
Reason for Referral/Presenting Problem
Client's Description and Functioning
Physical and Economic Environment/Occupational Situation
Current Social Functioning
Family Situation
Sexual/Emotional Relationship
Personal and Family History Relevant to Current Focus
Assessment
Psychological/Social and Emotional Functioning
Worker's Understanding of Client's Presenting Situation
From the Paper "Using cognitive therapy, supported by the theories of object relations and attachment, Dr. Davenport has assisted client in recognizing maladaptive behaviors and modeling appropriate social interaction. Information processing looks at the development of the mind in terms of how one processes information (Schore, 2003). Schore (2003) defines feelings as how one appraises a situation and decides what action to take. The working model explains how experiences are processed and stored in memory, stating that early experiences are carried forward in life. When information is excluded, it is harder to update that information when new information is presented. This creates contradictory working models in the individual. Cognitive disconnection occurs when a person disconnects or redirects what they think or feel. Previous reports by Dr. Davenport describe client, "He's honest, even in his anger." Dr. Davenport assess client as, "upset with his family because they didn't come to his rescue." Client is able to acknowledge that he brought his problems with him to the Navy, and that the fights he has gotten in to, have nothing to do with the Navy. The client shows accommodation, adjusting his existing schema when new information is presented, through the knowledge gained from reading various books given to the client by Dr. Davenport. The client's progress in overcoming his anxiety associated with building relationships is evident in the growth of his relationship with his girlfriend, his ability to form a secure attachment to Dr. Davenport. "
Abstract The purpose of this paper is to introduce, discuss, and analyze the book "Finding Fish: A Memoir" by Antwone Fisher. Specifically it discusses the book and the welfare system that let Antwone down. The paper relates that Antwone Fisher was a child with no family, a mother in prison, and a ward of the state, and he grew up in foster homes where he was abused and mistreated. The paper then looks at how the book shares Fisher's life story, and tells how he triumphed over adversity to become a successful player in Hollywood.
From the Paper "The educational system failed him (at least until he met Mrs. Profit), by allowing him to skip school without notifying his family, and by turning a blind eye on what was happening to him at home. They ignored the signs of abuse and neglect, and they let him down when he needed them the most. In fact, all the social services agencies let him down in a variety of ways, from not doing a mental health evaluation on the Picketts to abandoning the children without regular check-ups and home visits. The system let all those foster children down by allowing them to remain in a terrible situation, and by not recognizing the situation in the first place. This illustrates how important the social welfare system is, and how easily it can be perverted. "
Abstract This paper discusses and analyzes the autobiography of Antwone Quenton Fisher, "Finding Fish: A Memoir". The paper explains that Fisher is a successful Hollywood director, writer, and producer, and his rise from a humble beginning to power and prestige in Hollywood is more than the story of his life; it is a testament to what a strong and determined person can accomplish in America. More than that, the paper contends that the story shows that a man can conquer his past, no matter how difficult it is, and that a tragic childhood does not have to end up as a tragic and wasted life.
From the Paper "Antwone Fisher clearly led a difficult life, and he needed many personality characteristics to survive and ultimately thrive. He is a strong young man with a good attitude, which helps him overcome many of the obstacles placed in his life. In addition, he has a vivid imagination and often loses himself in daydreams, which help remove him from the stark realities of his life. He also has vivid dreams that he remembers throughout his life, which give him hope during difficult times. In fact, he notes in the book, "Against all the realities of not knowing who I was, where I came from, or where my place was in the world, this led me to believe that I was somebody and I belonged somewhere" (Fisher 59). His daydreams and dreams were his salvation, but as he grew older and the realities of life set in, he stopped relying on his mind and his sense of wonder to make him happy, and he became more bitter and unhappy."
Abstract This paper how films as representative artifacts of mainstream popular culture have fed and been fed by the evolution of civil rights in the U.S. from the 1930s to the present day. It looks at racism in the U.S. especially against African-Americans and uses "Mississippi Burning" and "Antwone Fisher" as examples.
From the Paper "The political economic and social reality of slavery in U.S. history was in the background of atrocities against African-Americans. It was particularly true prior to the Civil Rights Movement and the passage of the .."
Abstract This paper discusses the clear yet intense psychodynamic between Fisher's conscious and unconscious reactions to events in his past. The paper further discusses how in many ways the early part of the film marks a serious form of unconscious reactions relating to violence and abusive behaviors. When the movie begins to become more enmeshed in Davenport's discussions with Fisher, the layers of memories become more profuse when understanding why he behaves this way in the present tense.
From the Paper "Who was Antwone Fisher? Was he cured or healed? If yes Why? If no Why? What are the Curative factors in the film? What was said, what was done? Antwone Fisher (Derek Luke) is a navy man that is troubled with violent outbursts and is uncooperative on the base in which he is stationed. In the beginning of the film, Dr. Jerome Davenport (Denzel Washington) cures Fisher through his psychoanalytical approach towards Fisher's repressed childhood memories. In many ways, working through the horrific events of Fisher's childhood ultimately helps him to realize why he behaves so violently toward others. Sigmund Freud's--a famous psychologist--theories on repressed memories is the foundation for Davenport's cure, as he gets the young navy man to realize how he can resolve these abusive memories (Bloom 134). "
Abstract This paper analyzes two media accounts of mob violence against African Americans in the 1930s. They are used to demonstrate that much has changed in the way of race relations in U.S. society since that time, albeit in a slow time frame. The films "Mississippi Burning" and "Antwone Fisher" are also used in the analysis.
From the Paper "The political, economic and social reality of slavery in U S history often justified the worst atrocities against African Americans. This was particularly true prior to the Civil Rights Movement and the passage of the ..."
