Kalina Bertin discovers that her father fathered at least 12 children with four women while leading a cult and battling bipolar disorder.
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Kalina Bertin discovers that her father fathered at least 12 children with four women while leading a cult and battling bipolar disorder.
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Kalina Bertin searches for answers in Montserrat, where her father once lived a life shrouded in secrecy. As she investigates his past, she discovers that he was a cult leader who struggled with bipolar disorder. Bertin learns that he fathered at least 12 children with four different women, a revelation that complicates her understanding of her family's history. "Manic" premiered at the 2017 Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival and has received multiple award nominations.
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Why Watch
- Meet Kalina Bertin and her complex family history.
- Find out about her father's life as a cult leader.
- See the impact of bipolar disorder on family dynamics.
Did You Know
- Kalina Bertin's father was a cult leader and suffered from bipolar disorder.
- Bertin discovered her father fathered at least 12 children with four women.
- The film premiered at the 2017 Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival.
- Manic received two Canadian Screen Award nominations at the 6th Canadian Screen Awards.
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Who directed the documentary Manic?
Manic was directed by Kalina Bertin.
What significant family history does the film address?
The film addresses a family history of bipolar disorder.
How many children did Bertin's father father with other women?
Bertin's father fathered at least 12 other children with four other women.
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