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Mental illness is real and serious
People with mental illness say the film Joker has raised awareness about the condition, but feel that many people still do not take it seriously
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Timothy Goh
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The film Joker has been surrounded by controversy since its release in cinemas last month, especially over the portrayal of its titular character, a failed comedian with mental illness named Arthur Fleck.
Isolated and ridiculed, he snaps one day and kills someone in self-defence, marking the start of a spate of violent crimes.
