The above demonstrates how movies speak to us on a vari-
ety of psychological and physiological channels; and the effect
is synergistic, all of which further elevates cinema’s potential
for healing and transformation. Film characters often model
strength, courage, and other positive qualities, helping us
through life’s difficult times. Movies also connect with us on a
mythological level, spurring us to live from our deepest, wisest
self. Many of us naturally find that certain films jog us out of
unhealthy patterns of emotion and thought. If specific movie
recommendations and some guiding exercises are added, this
effect can be utilized and significantly enhanced.32 E-Motion Picture Magic