Episode 31:
Requiem for a Dream
Requiem for a Dream
BY BRIANNA DEMPSEY
Requiem for a Dream (2000) is arguably one of the most critically acclaimed films about drugs in the 21st century. With a multitude of awards and an iconic soundtrack, Requiem for a Dream captures the highs and downfalls of four unfortunate souls who fall victim to addiction. Join Brianna Dempsey, a psychology and neurology student at UNCA, as she delves deeper into the meaning of Requiem for a Dream.
This episode was produced as part of an upper level course on NeuroScience Fiction in Film taught by Angel Kaur during Fall 2020 at UNC Asheville.
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Articles Referenced
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Credits
Written, Directed, and Featuring: Brianna Dempsey
Scientific Research by: Brianna Dempsey
Additional Sound Engineering: Cat Sawyer
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