Me, Myself, and Irene (2000)
In the year 2000, the film Me, Myself, and Irene starring Jim Carrey explored the story of a state trooper with a mental illness who experiences multiple personalities following a mental breakdown. The movie relied on various stereotypes about schizophrenia to elicit laughter, which caused controversy upon its release. The National Alliance on Mental Illness even called for Carrey and the studio to release a public service announcement acknowledging that the film did not provide an accurate portrayal of mental illness. Given the response the film received more than two decades ago, it is highly unlikely that a similar movie would be produced in today’s climate, as there is now a stronger emphasis on promoting accurate and sensitive portrayals of mental health conditions.