Empathy in Short Term 12

Patreon Movie of the Month - Short Term 12, is about a counselor at a center for at risk teens. Grace, a caring and empathetic leader, struggles to be strong for the people she loves as her forgotten past catches up to her. As her brave persona begins to crumble she's left spiraling out of control. In this video I'll be looking at the characters. Discussing how this film uses empathy as a way of developing it's story. After all, characters make stories.
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[@AndyJmovies]

Short Term 12 is in my top 5 of all time

[@aarond9563]

Yup! It's my number 3

[@kbee8517]

This film is everything to me. It delivers the most vulnerable and sensitive topics with brutal honesty without it feeling contrived or forced. The way the characters portray their struggles; they're not actors playing the characters, they _are_ the characters. Both Grace and Jayden's struggles with abusive fathers always hits a deep soft spot for me since I also grew up with an abusive father. This movie drags you through the darkest depths of the lows and pain of abuse and abandonment and pulls you through to the other side. It's incredible. Sorry this comment was so long, it just means a lot to me. I've stayed at a youth center for behavioral health and now, as an adult, want to work at the same place I went to because the staff there made all the difference in my recovery.

[@robertmitchel2194]

One of the greatest peices of cinema ever made. You're Want/Need distinction in the characters was well articulated and added a new layer of depth for me. Great video.

[@nikolai3620]

I think this movie goes a step further than empathy into the realm of compassion.

[@aarond9563]

WELL... DONE. There's nothing else to say really. Well other than that I love this film so much. And I love what director Destin said which is "making this film made me into a more positive person" which I would agree it did the same with me. Definitely rewatching soon.

[@prescottosegie]

Short term 12 is one of my favorite movies of all time. I'm still learning about empath thank you for sharing this video

[@carlakunakey217]

😊

[@Nina_Kowsari]

Great analysis :) Short term 12 is one my favourite films for how much story and emotion it has packed within 1.5 hours, made more intimate by the fact that it is filmed mostly in a single location. Whiplash is a very different movie. It is not an example of empathy. To the opposite it explores human ego and individualism in a way that is still relatable - a story of human resilience against the void of disconnection.

[@prescottosegie]

Short term 12 is one of my favorite movies of all time

[@thesilentcomposer1278]

how do you have so few views and subscribers dude? this is so insightful and well put together!

[@JG-kk1mr]

i don't think there is a movie on this earth that can make me cry like short term 12 does. thank you for articulating what makes it so special. it's rare to see movies about center around character's empathy because it's a passive emotion, hard to portray on screen in a particularly interesting way, but short term 12 nailed it. imagine what our world would look like if we could all love each other and protect each other a bit better.

[@ddream3295]

Lost in translation and CODA, The station Agent . check these three first, there are a few beautiful movies like short term 12

[@BananaMan311]

Great video! Would love to hear you talk about “Room” with Brie Larson.

[@wfvisuals]

Thank you for this. This film has been at the top of my list for a while but on a rewatch yesterday I got so much more out of it. Since the last time I saw it I've opened up about my past. I've realized I have a lot in common with Grace. Thank you again this is really well done. Much love, hope you are healthy, happy, and safe 😊

[@thefilminformer]

And thank you for the kind words. Means a lot!

[@marcos-vx3qj]

great analysis, was really eye opening

[@kanthemani]

Loved it! One of my favorite movies.

[@thefilminformer]

Glad to know 😁

[@abcbcd1834]

I wish you had more views. Great video mate, this was very interesting and engaging. Looking at ST12 through a wants/needs and empathy lens actually makes a lot of sense, and is something I've never considered before

[@thatmarionchickonyoutube7545]

All I can say about this review is WOW! I will watch this movie for sure!! Love you Josh, you're doing a splendid, brilliant job!

[@davidguerrerosilva9891]

Man, I love your work

[@thefilminformer]

Appreciate the kind words

[@ivanbenisscott]

Great review man

[@thefilminformer]

Thanks! I'd appreciate if you shared it

[@Helena-be6wt]

this video is just supergreat. thank thank u u so much :,) it really is one of my fav movies too

[@lizc6393]

I don't know what to make of everyone talking about empaths nowadays... I don't feel validated in thinking I am one. Some people seem to be of the opinion that it's sort of a made up idea, but I know that watching strangers suffer can just break me down. One of the hardest examples is criminals, I get totally overwhelmed and sometimes seriously angry at how we treat people who have made mistakes. Ugh. I hate it, I truly hate it.

[@cracked1614]

also if u dont have a grace in your life .. u might be her in other ppls life :')