Abstract
The paper examines the personality of Antwone Fisher from the film "Antwone Fisher" through the lens of the trait theory and the social cognitive theory.

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""Antwone Fisher," an autobiographical drama, follows the life of a volatile young sailor in the Navy. Fisher is appointed to see a psychologist for his anger issues, and through this he is able to confront issues he faced in his past and the torment that permeated his life. Through scrutinizing the personality of the character Antwone Fisher through the lens of the trait theory and the social cognitive theory, both major concepts in he study of human personality. The trait theory is intrinsically interested in the study of specific..."

Tags:antone, fisher, personality

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

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"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. "

Tags:ethology, cognitive, behavior, aggressive

Abstract
This paper compares the expression of black masculinity as seen in two films, Spike Lee's "Malcolm X" and Denzel Washington's "Antwone Fisher".

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"In two films, "Antwone Fisher" and "Malcolm X", we see two different portrayals of black masculinity that evoke the progress in race relations in the United States. This is progress that has caused change in black masculinity in African-American males. In "Malcolm X", black masculinity is presented as one that is abusive toward women and views them as sex objects. Black masculinity is equated to anger, violence and radicalism. In "Antwone Fisher", modern black masculinity is tempered by racial progress and demands a more sensitive..."

Tags:violence, sexism, racism, prejudice, culture, socialization, sexuality, activism, hostility, crime

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.

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"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). "

Tags:fisher, psychology, film

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.

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"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."

Tags:hollywood, director, picketts

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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.

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"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 .."

Tags:Antwone, Fisher, Civil, Rights, Mississippi, Burning, Thurgood, Marshall, Lynchings

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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.

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"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 ..."

Tags:racism, prejudice, violence, culture, Blacks, government, slavery, civil rights, lynching

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This analysis provides a refutation argument of an article in "The Christian Science Monitor" that maintains films perpetuate stereotypes that have a negative impact on viewers and society. The argument uses a variety of film examples to disprove this argument.

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"The impact of movies on society is generally viewed to be negative by many critics of Hollywood film. One such critic is Gloria Goodale, film critic for "The Christian Science Monitor", who argues that ethnic and gender stereotypes in film surface regularly. Asian-American were unhappy with "Lost in Translation" which depicted the Japanese as sycophants, Arab groups objected to the images of dirty Arabs' in the Mummy films and African-American activities protested the lingo used by the Jar-Jar Binks character in..."

Tags:Modern Times, Smoke Signals, Borders, Antwone Fisher, The Manchurian Candidate, The Journey of August King