Crime Scene: The Vanishing at Cecil Hotel, released this month on Netflix, is the most recent and egregious example. The documentary spends four hour-long episodes looking into the circumstances surrounding...
Mental Health Problems Aren’t Unsolved Mysteries
Looking at the top programs on Netflix and HBO lately, it’s clear that documentary shows about true crime and unsolved mysteries are having a moment. But it’s a shame that some of these vicarious thrills are coming at the expense of those with mental illnesses. Many programs are ignoring—or pushing aside—these diagnoses in favor of sensationalism and exploitation.
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