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Of Two Minds
Not a diagnosis with a person attached. People, with a diagnosis. 🌊
Who it's for
Isolation and stigma are some of the heaviest burdens of serious mental illness, and seeing several different people live with the same diagnosis can counter both.
Feelings it meets
What it is
Lisa Klein and Doug Blush's documentary follows several people living with bipolar disorder, including Cheri Keating, Michael 'Petey' Peterson, Carlton Davis and writer Liz Spikol, as they manage relationships, keep jobs and deal with medical insurance problems. Klein was inspired to make it after reading Spikol's Philadelphia Weekly article about her life with bipolar disorder.
Where to find it
Docurama release; educational licensing via Good Docs. Streaming availability rotates; check JustWatch.
Before you start
Heads up: A sister's death, possibly suicide.
Age: Not verified (suggested 15+)
Much of your pain is self-chosen.Kahlil Gibran, The Prophet, “On Pain”
