"Patty Hearst" (film)

"Patty Hearst" is a 1988 film directed by Paul Schrader, based on the true story of Patty Hearst, an American heiress who was kidnapped by the Symbionese Liberation Army (SLA) in 1974. The film explores her complex psychological transformation during her captivity, as she eventually identifies with her captors and actively participates in their criminal activities, including a bank robbery. It raises questions about identity, manipulation, and the effects of trauma, reflecting on how societal and personal factors can influence one's beliefs and actions. The film is a thought-provoking examination of a controversial chapter in American history.