The filmmakers' 21-year-old daughter journeys from locked-down psych wards and diagnostic labels toward expansive worlds of creativity, connection, and greater meaning. Featuring insights from trauma experts and others, the film challenges the widespread idea that mental illness should be understood purely in biological terms, revealing the myriad ways that madness has meaning beyond brain chemistry.
Released: Nov 06, 2021
Runtime: 77 minutes
Genre: Documentary
Stars: José Miguel Contreras
Crew: Michelle Melles (Director), Michelle Melles (Director of Photography), Pedro Orrego (Producer), Pietro Frenguelli (Sound Designer), Rob Ruzic (Editor), Heather Frise (Animation)