And Now, Love 2021
Distributed by Passion River Films, 154 Mt. Bethel Rd., Warren, NJ 07059; 732-321-0711
Produced by Michael Glick and Steve Koch
Directed by Jill Demby Guest
Streaming, 86 mins
General Adult
Biography; Psychology
Date Entered: 04/10/2023
Reviewed by Julie M. Feighery, Head of Research and Outreach Services, Indiana University South Bend"As long as power and money are the foundation of the world, the world will never be at peace," notes Dr. Bernard Bail at the beginning of the documentary about his life There probably could have been three documentaries made about Dr. Bail, who survived a stint as a prisoner of war in Germany during World War II, where he fell in love with a nurse, something that had a profound impact on how he saw humanity.
Throughout his long career as a psychoanalyst, he clashed with more traditional peers in the field, but his theory of the "mother's imprint" impacting every child has had a profound impact on fellow psychoanalysts and patients, many of whom are interviewed in this work. When thinking about the trauma women have endured for centuries, it is not surprising when thinking of this theory to see the mental health crisis we are experiencing now. The appeal of this work is Dr. Bail, whose charisma and ideas are fascinating, but the film could have been longer and provided more discussion of his theories.
Awards:Best Documentary, Sunscreen Film Festival West; Best Director (Documentary), Culver City Film Festival; Best Director (Documentary), Silicon Beach Film
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