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2020128 minPGdocumentary

What Lies Inside

2020128 minPGdocumentary

Luke A. Renner explores his PTSD following the 2010 Haiti earthquake while addressing the broader public health crisis of mental health issues worldwide.

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Luke A. Renner explores his PTSD following the 2010 Haiti earthquake while addressing the broader public health crisis of mental health issues worldwide.

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Filmmaker Luke A. Renner faced PTSD after the 2010 earthquake in Haiti. He sought healing in the aftermath of the disaster. During this process, he confronted an earlier childhood trauma. The film addresses the long-term effects of psychological damage. It also presents a public health crisis affecting many worldwide. Renner's personal struggle intertwines with broader issues impacting mental health today. The documentary runs for 128 minutes and was released in 2020.

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