A Summer in the Cage

Synopsis: Ben Selkow’s feature-length documentary chronicles his friend Sam’s battle with manic-depressive illness, also known as bipolar disorder. The film follows Sam for seven years as he suffers delusional manic episodes, battles paralyzing depressions, and tries to escape the legacy of his bipolar father who committed suicide when Sam was eight years old. By showing the difficult emotional impact of being bipolar on Sam, his family, all those who care about him and the filmmaker, the film hopes to put a human face on an illness that affects millions of families. But as this dramatic story unfolds and heads to an explosive standoff, it also becomes a unique tale about friendship and the ethical responsibilities of a documentary filmmaker.
Language: English
Country: United States
Year of production: 2008
Subjects: Social welfare; Mental Health and Counselling
Keywords: bipolar disorder

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