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Anyplace But Here
Anyplace But Here documents the
plight of mental patients fit for discharge, but who find themselves thrust
into communities unprepared to treat or accept them. Without jobs or homes
to go to, they have little choice but to remain institutionalized, which
often makes them sicker. The dilemma of being "as scared of getting
well as remaining ill" is vividly portrayed. The film crew was literally
given the keys to a large urban psychiatric hospital, enabling them to
closely examine conditions and speak with patients, their relatives, staff
and administrators. Three patients are followed as they move into rare
transition programs. Reporter Bill Moyers gives sparse narration, allowing
the participants to speak their minds without interference.
Color
51 minutes
c. 1978
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