# Accurate Portrayal of Mental Illness in Books or Films

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**Created:** [August 28, 2006, 6:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/accurate-portrayal-of-mental-illness-in-books-or-films/370497 "2006-08-28T06:10:02Z")\
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**Author:** ![Kozmik](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/8dc957/32.png) [@Kozmik](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kozmik)\
**Post date:** [August 31, 2006, 5:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/accurate-portrayal-of-mental-illness-in-books-or-films/370497/41 "2006-08-31T05:22:07Z")

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_Cube._

On the commentary, the director talked about how the character Kazan, who has autism, became somewhat of an influence and made a good impression on those familiar with autism. Kazan has become almost as iconic and memorable as the Cube itself.

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