Sybil (1976 film)
Sybil[edit | edit source]
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Sybil (1976 film) is an American television miniseries that was broadcast in 1976. It is based on the book Sybil by Flora Rheta Schreiber, which tells the true story of a woman (identified in the book as Sybil Dorsett) who was diagnosed with Dissociative Identity Disorder (formerly known as multiple personality disorder).
Plot[edit | edit source]
The film follows the life of Sybil Dorsett, a school teacher who suffers from Dissociative Identity Disorder. Sybil's psychiatrist, Dr. Cornelia Wilbur, helps her to recall and confront her terrifying childhood memories, which led to the fragmentation of her personality.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Joanne Woodward as Dr. Cornelia Wilbur
- Sally Field as Sybil Dorsett
- Brad Davis as Richard
Reception[edit | edit source]
The film was critically acclaimed and won several awards, including an Emmy Award for Outstanding Special - Drama or Comedy for Field's performance.
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
External links[edit | edit source]
- Sybil at the Internet Movie Database
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- 1976 television films
- American films
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- Films about psychiatry
- Films based on non-fiction books
- Films directed by Daniel Petrie
- Films featuring a Best Actress Golden Globe-winning performance
- Films set in New York City
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- Television series by Lorimar-Telepictures
- Television shows set in New York City
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