The Soloist (2009, 117 minutes, rated PG-13)

Schizophrenia and Related Disorders- Ch. 13

The true story of cello prodigy Nathaniel Ayers (Jamie Foxx), who attended Juilliard, developed schizophrenia, and became homeless.

1.summarize the film with detail

2. Provide two examples of positive symptoms of schizophrenia exhibited by Nathaniel and two negative symptoms. Be sure to specify the name of the symptom (i.e. delusion, derailment, etc). and provide an example from the movie.

3. Which type of Schizophrenia disorder do you believe Nathaniel had? Support your answers with examples.

4. Which explanation for why schizophrenia develops do you think best represents Nathaniel's experience? Please explain.

5. It was suggested that a diagnosis of schizophrenia would not be of much benefit to Nathaniel. Based on what you have read on pros/cons of diagnosis, do you think this was good advice? Why/Why not.