Can Acting Change Who You Are? - You Are What You Act

Synopsis

Can acting influence personal transformation? This documentary explores the concept of embodied cognition, featuring insights from leading psychologists such as George Lakoff, Paul Ekman, Philip Zimbardo, and Amy Cuddy. It examines whether positive actions, like smiling or changing posture, can enhance happiness and confidence, and whether acting in love can improve relationships. The film also highlights how skills learned in theater may contribute to these psychological exercises, questioning if the behaviors of actors like Tom Cruise and Kate Winslet have real-life implications for heroism.