Back from Madness: The Struggle for Sanity
In part of the HBO's America Undercover series, this documentary provides an insider's view of mental illness, and the use of psychotropic drugs to alleviate some of its symptoms. Tracks the odyssey of four psychiatric patients, beginning with their arrival at Massachusetts General Hospital and the affiliated Lindemann Center, revealing their personal struggles and inner strength as they enter the world of psychiatric treatment to seek relief from insanity.
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Back from Madness: The Struggle for Sanity
- Overview
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Sep 17, 1996
Runtime
0h 54m
Genres
Documentary
User Score
60%
Original Title
Back from Madness: The Struggle for Sanity
Production Companies
HBO Films
Director
Kenneth Paul Rosenberg
Description
In part of the HBO's America Undercover series, this documentary provides an insider's view of mental illness, and the use of psychotropic drugs to alleviate some of its symptoms. Tracks the odyssey of four psychiatric patients, beginning with their arrival at Massachusetts General Hospital and the affiliated Lindemann Center, revealing their personal struggles and inner strength as they enter the world of psychiatric treatment to seek relief from insanity.