Bipolar disorder books meet your next favorite book. According various studies, onwards of five million americans suffer from the disorder. Ride the tiger a guide through the bipolar brain pbs. The movie is the work of married filmmakers lisa klein and doug blush, who took more than three years to complete the project. New documentary trains a lens on those with bipolar disorder. Their journey, from the painful to the painfully funny, opens an engaging and perceptionchanging view on those all around us who live in bipolar s shadows our sisters and. Of two minds is an intimate documentary about people living and struggling with bipolar disorder, and ultimately making peace with it.
The secret life of the manic depressive by stephen fry published august 3, 2012 by daniel bader, ph. I know a lot of people who arent bipolar have done some really crappy, awful things, that has nothing to do with being bipolar. Of two minds is an intimate documentary about people living and struggling with. Feb 27, 20 i was of two minds, so to speak, which is also the title of this new documentary, an evocative chronicle of living with bipolar disorder, coproduced and directed by douglas blush and lisa klein. The film ultimately serves as a way for those without the mental illness to feel what its like living with bipolar disorder on a regular basis. She helped shape the film with her incredible spirit, humor and wisdom, and she will be remembered by her great circle of friends and family as a champion of the arts and of social progress. Mar 27, 2012 photo from of two minds facebook page i saw the new movie of two minds by lisa klein and doug blush at the cleveland international film festival this past weekend. It is a documentary that follows about four people with bipolar disorder over a three year period. Through a combination of intimate verite and revealing interviews, we experience what it feels like to be bipolar from exquisite feelings of grandiosity and sensuality to the depths of despair and depression. The journey of two minds film probes bipolar disorder.
Of two minds this documentary weaves together the stories of several americans living with bipolar disorder and explores their. This short film offers a glimpse into the lives of two creative people, one a dancer, the other a writer, both diagnosed with bipolar disorder. She is dealing with the complexities of balancing her stressful career and personal relationships with her bipolar issues. Stephen embarks on an emotional journey to meet fellow sufferers, and discuss the literal highs and lows of being bipolar. Of two minds explores the extraordinary lives, struggles and successes of three unique and compelling people living with bipolar disorder. A work in progress performance of in two minds by joanne ryan takes place in smock alley theatre, dublin on saturday january 12th at 3pm as. Of two minds eschewing medical explanations and expert opinions, of two minds examines the experience of bipolar disorder through firsthand testimony from three people coping with it in varying. Carlton davis with his artwork in the documentary of two minds. The film explores the extraordinary lives, struggles and successes of a few of the more than five million americans living with bipolar disorder.
Of two minds explores the extraordinary lives, struggles and successes of a few of the over five million americans living with bipolar disorder. Of two minds is an awardwinning feature documentary from the. Manicdepression is a mood disorder that affects literally millions of people worldwide. Since that time, i have read every book i could find on mental illnessfrom. Bipolar disorder documentary of two minds inspires reflection. Whether creating our own sociallyrelevant, awardwinning documentaries and media, or collaborating with you to help shape your story into an impactful film, were committed to inform, entertain and inspire. The film features the gripping reallife tales of every day americans living with bipolar disorder.
Stephen fry presents this documentary exploring the disease of manic depression. Take a candid view into the lives of people who have been through the perils of extreme ups and downs. Two professionals talk about their firsthand experiences with bipolar. Starting on monday 15 february 2016, bbc one will show a series of programmes around mental health to raise public awareness and understanding as part of their in the mind season. The new feature documentary of two minds is an intimate, stigmashattering portrait of people living with bipolar disorder, and is the work of award winning editor doug blush wordplay, iousa, superheroes, the invisible war and writer lisa klein, who are partners both in filmmaking and marriage. In the mind season on bbc one will explore issues around mental health, including bipolar. This book explores how mental illness is portrayed in 21stcentury young adult fiction and how selected works can help teachers, librarians, and mental health professionals to more effectively address the needs of students combating mental illness. Jan 26, 2018 with deceptive effortlessness, this book carries the reader through both the peculiar twists and turns of a bipolar mind, and over some complex, shifting terrain in ethics and american life. One of the most important films in my own experience of bipolar disorder was the film the secret life of the manic depressive, which is about actor stephen fry and his experience with the disorder. In the 19 websters dictionary, bad faith was equated with being double hearted, of two hearts, or a sustained form of deception which consists in entertaining or pretending to. This documentary was produced by 2 people, including one i knew personally when i worked at the film school at usc in the 1980s, doug blush.
See more ideas about bipolar disorder, bipolar and documentaries. She helped shape the film with her incredible spirit, humor and wisdom, and she will be remembered by her great circle of friends and family as. Of two minds directed by lisa klein and doug blush, 20 intelligent and compassionate variety of two minds is an awardwinning feature documentary from the creative team behind wordplay, superheroes and these amazing shadows that explores the extraordinary lives, struggles and successes of a few of the over five million americans living with bipolar disorder. Fortunately, the bipolar disorder can be treated, and people with the condition can still lead full and productive lives. Later that afternoon she was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Through a combination of intimate verite and revealing interviews, we experience what it feels like to be bipolar from exquisite. It opens up a new perspective on bipolar disorder that is free of. Of two minds is an intimate portrait of people struggling and triumphing with bipolar disorder, from the creative team of wordplay, iousa. Of two minds documents the lives of three adults battling bipolar disorder. From april 8 and 9, chicagoans will have the rare opportunity to see a screening of doug blush and lisa kleins critically acclaimed documentary of two minds, which explores life with bipolar disorder, at turning point behavioral health care center in evanston. Of two minds debuting in 2012, of two minds follows the successes and struggles of three individuals living with bipolar disorder in america. Actress jenifer lewis fresh prince of belair, blackish makes a cameo in the film. Of two minds, the conversation starter psychology today.
It opens up a new perspective on bipolar disorder that is free of psychoanalytic jargon and medical pronouncements. Of two minds a new documentary about living with bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder documentary of two minds inspires. The new awardwinning feature documentary directed by lisa klein and doug blush, following extraordinary people living, struggling and succeeding with bipolar. Of two minds is dedicated in the memory of our producer and friend kristin, who passed after a long battle with cancer in 2011. Honor a loved one who has dealt with bipolar disorder or other mental health issues with the lasting tribute of an in support of or in memory of credit at the end of the film. Of two minds explores the extraordinary lives, struggles and successes of three unique and compelling people living with bipolar disorder in america today. The film of two minds is a great conversation starter. Apr 06, 20 film sat apr 06 20 of two minds comes to chicago. Bipolar a narration of manic depression full short film.
Bipolar disorderteen nonfiction, psychological disorders. Inside bipolar mind mental health articles emotional. May 16, 20 the second was the one night showing of the award wining documentary about bipolar disorder. In two minds exploring the bipolar experience a lust for life. For someone with bipolar, its like being on a ship on a tidal wave.
Cheri tells a vendor, yeah, i have bipolar illness. Not because i didnt think the book was great, i just have a hard time watching what i live every day. Of two minds examines the issues faced by people with bipolar disorder. An intimate look at living with bipolar disorder of two minds explores the extraordinary lives, struggles and successes of three unique and compelling. Film of two minds puts face on bipolar disorder sfgate. Jul 19, 2019 of two minds explores the extraordinary lives, struggles and successes of three unique and compelling people living with bipolar disorder in america today. A bad faith belief may be formed through selfdeception, being double minded, or of two minds, which is associated with faith, belief, attitude, and loyalty. Apr 23, 20 of two minds is an awardwinning feature documentary from the creative team behind wordplay, iousa, superheroes and these amazing shadows that explores the extraordinary lives, struggles and successes of a few of the over five million americans living with bipolar disorder. Jan 30, 2014 i recently watched the 2012 bipolar disorder documentary, of two minds, written and directed by doug bush and lisa klein. Ride the tiger is a onehour documentary that tells the stories of individuals who have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. It was on netflix for a bit, really worth checking out. Of two minds is an awardwinning feature documentary from the creative team behind wordplay, iousa, superheroes and these amazing shadows.
The lemonade is the film and the book bipolar bare that i wrote about my mental illness. Film production documentaries consulting madpix films. For bipolar people, their mood events are more frequent than people. These 4 movies about bipolar disorder are documentaries or docudramas, and offer more factual accounts of the individuals involved and their mood disorders. It follows the manicdepressive author andrew gony, through his phases of mania and depression. The new feature documentary of two minds is an intimate, stigmashattering portrait of people living with bipolar disorder, and is the work of award winning editor doug blush wordplay, iousa, superheroes, the invisible war and writer lisa klein, who. The film traces the outcomes of their decisions and explores whether it is possible for creative bipolar artists to find personal solutions to living. The 2014 oscars were yesterday and he just picked up an award for another documentary. Of two minds puts an authentic human face on bipolar disorder. Dec 24, 2015 bipolar is an experimental short movie with 35 minutes of runtime, entirely shot in splitscreen.
Active mind but under control, over 20 years of cycling i know whats coming before it happens now but im still more on the manic end of the. A new documentary that follows four people who have bipolar disorder over three years and opens the door to some important. I was of two minds, so to speak, which is also the title of this new documentary, an evocative chronicle of living with bipolar disorder, coproduced and directed by douglas blush and lisa klein. Filmmaker lisa klein spent her youth watching her sister tina struggle with bipolar disorder, the mental illness characterized by manic highs.
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