Back from Madness: The Struggle for Sanity

September. 17,1996      NR
Rating:
6
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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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Reviews

Linbeymusol
1996/09/17

Wonderful character development!

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Wordiezett
1996/09/18

So much average

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Ensofter
1996/09/19

Overrated and overhyped

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ActuallyGlimmer
1996/09/20

The best films of this genre always show a path and provide a takeaway for being a better person.

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