Sybil

This made-for-television drama chronicles the story of Sybil Isadora Dorsett, a young woman who suffers from dissociative identity disorder (DID), formerly known as multiple personality disorder. The film follows her arduous journey as she undergoes treatment with psychiatrist Dr. Wilbur, uncovering repressed traumas and confronting the fragmented aspects of her psyche. It depicts Sybil's struggle to integrate her various personalities and find healing.

Sybil was a critically acclaimed television film, widely praised for its sensitive and powerful portrayal of a mental health condition and its subject's resilience. Sally Field's performance was particularly lauded, earning her significant recognition. The film brought widespread public attention to dissociative identity disorder.

• Sally Field delivers a tour-de-force performance as the central character.
• The film sensitively explores the complexities of multiple personality disorder and childhood trauma.
• A landmark television event that brought a challenging psychological subject to a mass audience.

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Won 4 Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series for Sally Field and Outstanding Supporting Actress for Joanne Woodward. Also nominated for Outstanding Drama or Comedy Special.

Sally Field has stated that she based her portrayal of Sybil on her own experiences with childhood trauma and anxiety, though she did not have DID herself.