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Athens News Matters: How 'Joker' Portrays Mental Illness

WUGA | By Alexia Ridley
Published January 31, 2020 at 1:33 PM EST
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The film “Joker” has earned eleven Oscar nominations, including nods for Best Picture and Best Director. But how well does it portray mental illness? University of Georgia psychology professor Gregory Strauss explains.

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Alexia Ridley
Alexia Ridley joined WUGA as Television and Radio News Anchor and Reporter in 2013. When WUGA TV concluded operations, she became the primary Reporter for WUGA Radio. Alexia came to Athens from Macon where she served as the News Director and show host for WGXA TV. She's a career journalist and Savannah native hailing from the University of Michigan. However, Alexia considers herself an honorary UGA DAWG!
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