About Persona: The Dark Truth Behind Personality Tests

"Persona: The Dark Truth Behind Personality Tests" is a documentary film released in 2021. It is a deep dive into the world of personality tests, challenging the scientific validity and humanistic merit of such tools. The film explores the backstory, widespread use and implications of various personality tests, with a particular focus on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. It also explores the potential misuse of these tests in various industries, including employment, dating and more.

Making / Production

The movie is directed by Tim Travers Hawkins, and its creation was inspired by Merve Emre's book "The Personality Brokers" which delves into the history and impact of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. The film was produced by Dorothy Street Pictures.

Actors

• Merve Emre - She plays herself in this documentary as an expert on the subject, sharing insights from her book and her opinion on various aspects of personality testing.
• Kyle Behm - He plays himself illustrating the potential negative consequences of personality tests, having been rejected from a promising job because of a test result.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• While not an actor in the traditional sense, the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator itself could be seen as a "character" in the film, as a significant portion of the documentary discusses its history and influence.
• The film exposes the paradox between the seemingly harmless act of taking a personality test and the potential consequences that can occur when the results are misused or misunderstood.

Awards

As of now, there are no known awards won by 'Persona: The Dark Truth Behind Personality Tests.'

Quotes

• “Testing can be an incredibly damaging and dehumanizing process.” - Merve Emre

Music, Soundtrack

• The documentary makes effective use of a minimalist, ambient soundtrack composed by Natalie Holt, that helps to heighten the mood and emphasize the film's essential themes.