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Love & Mercy: Film Guide

Love & Mercy
Love & Mercy
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All ages

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Short (1-4 activities)

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21 June

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A film guide that looks at Love & Mercy (2015), a musical biopic of The Beach Boys frontman Brian Wilson, chronicling his creative genius and battles with his mental health. 
This guide is useful for exploring topics including Music, Psychology, PSHE Education and Religious Education in addition to highlighting themes surrounding identity, fame and consumerism, ethics, music, addictions and mental health. 

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