Filmed over five years, the documentary takes viewers inside one of America's busiest psychiatric emergency rooms and the jails where many patients are held.
“An intimate journey into America's mental health crisis”
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Filmed over five years, the documentary takes viewers inside one of America's busiest psychiatric emergency rooms and the jails where many patients are held.
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Inside the LAC+USC Medical Center’s psychiatric emergency room, patients struggle with severe mental illness amid a system that fails to provide adequate support. Directed by Kenneth Paul Rosenberg, MD, "Bedlam" follows the personal stories of individuals like Patrisse Cullors and her brother Monte, whose experiences with mental health challenges lead to repeated incarceration. Filmed over five years, this documentary captures the urgent issues surrounding mental health care in America today.
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Why Watch
- Meet Kenneth Paul Rosenberg, a psychiatrist and filmmaker.
- See inside the LAC+USC Medical Center's psychiatric ER.
- Follow the stories of patients facing systemic failures.
Did You Know
- The film was shot over five years, capturing real-time experiences.
- Kenneth Paul Rosenberg, MD, is both the director and a psychiatrist.
- Patrisse Cullors co-founded Black Lives Matter during filming in 2019.
- Bedlam premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2019.
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Who directed the documentary Bedlam?
Bedlam was directed by Kenneth Paul Rosenberg.
What year did Bedlam premiere at the Sundance Film Festival?
Bedlam premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2019.
What is the duration of the documentary Bedlam?
The duration of Bedlam is 85 minutes.
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