Two individuals were killed in 2013, leading to Billy Poulin's conviction and subsequent diagnosis of schizophrenia while in prison.
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Two individuals were killed in 2013, leading to Billy Poulin's conviction and subsequent diagnosis of schizophrenia while in prison.
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Billy Poulin, a filmmaker from Matane, Quebec, recorded his life through video before his trajectory changed dramatically. In 2013, he was convicted of murder after a history of mental health struggles, including a diagnosis of schizophrenia. Director Lawrence Côté-Collins, who had previously collaborated with Poulin on her short film No Pain, No Gain, revisits their fraught relationship following an assault. The documentary includes Poulin's amateur films, offering insight into his mental health decline and the impact on those around him.
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- Meet Billy Poulin, an actor with a troubled past.
- See the reconciliation efforts between Côté-Collins and Poulin.
- Find out about Poulin's amateur films during his mental health decline.
Did You Know
- Billy Poulin was convicted of murder in 2013.
- The film won the Student Jury Award at the 2024 Montreal International Documentary Festival.
- It received a special jury citation at the 2025 Seattle International Film Festival.
- The documentary has a duration of 107 minutes.
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Who directed the documentary Billy?
Billy was directed by Lawrence Côté-Collins.
When was the film Billy released?
Billy was released in 2024.
What award did Billy win at the Montreal International Documentary Festival?
Billy won the Student Jury Award at the 2024 Montreal International Documentary Festival.
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