Sybil (1976 film)

Sybil

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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

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

• Joanne Woodward as Dr. Cornelia Wilbur
• Sally Field as Sybil Dorsett
• Brad Davis as Richard

Reception

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

• Dissociative Identity Disorder
• Flora Rheta Schreiber
• Joanne Woodward
• Sally Field

References

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External links

• Sybil at the Internet Movie Database

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