Three Christs is a 2017 drama film directed by Jon Avnet and written by Eric Nazarian and Avnet. The movie is based on a true story and follows the journey of Dr. Alan Stone, a psychiatrist who sets out to treat three paranoid schizophrenic patients who all believe they are Jesus Christ. The film is set in the early 1960s and is based on a book by Milton Rokeach called The Three Christs of Ypsilanti.
Dr. Stone is played by Richard Gere, and the three patients are played by Peter Dinklage, Walton Goggins, and Bradley Whitford. The three patients have all been institutionalized for many years and believe that they are Jesus Christ. Dr. Stone believes that he can cure their delusions by bringing them together and forcing them to confront their beliefs.
The film shows the complexities of treating mental illness, and the challenges faced by both the patients and the doctors. We see the patients struggle with their delusions, and the doctors struggle with their own methods and ethics. As the experiment progresses, the patients begin to confront their delusions and come to terms with their psychological issues.
Three Christs is a thought-provoking film that raises important questions about mental illness and the treatment of those who suffer from it. The film is well-acted and beautifully shot, and is sure to leave a lasting impression on its audience.
