Crazy, Not Insane
"Murderers are made, not born."
Originally released in 2020. Crazy, Not Insane is a documentary film. directed by Alex Gibney.
Starring Dorothy Lewis, Laura Dern, and Eric Lewis
Synopsis
Fascinated by the human brain and its capacity for ruthlessness, psychiatrist Dr. Dorothy Otnow Lewis has spent her life investigating the interior lives of violent people. With each case, she came closer to developing a unified field theory of what makes a killer. Along the way - steering away from the conventional wisdom of her colleagues - she explored the world of multiple personality disorder.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 18, 2020
5 years ago
Runtime
1h 57m
117 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (79 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Dorothy Lewis
as Self
Laura Dern
as Literary Voice of Dorothy Lewis (voice)
Eric Lewis
as Self - Dorothy's Son
Gillian Lewis
as Self - Dorothy's Daughter
Richard Burr
as Self - Defense Attorney
Bill Hagmaier
as Self - Former FBI Special Agent
Park Dietz
as Self - Forensic Psychiatrist
Catherine Yeager
as Self - Clinical Psychologist
Jonathan Pincus
as Self - Neurologist
Diane Sawyer
as Self (archive footage)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Jigsaw Productions
- HBO Documentary Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crazy, Not Insane about?
Fascinated by the human brain and its capacity for ruthlessness, psychiatrist Dr. Dorothy Otnow Lewis has spent her life investigating the interior lives of violent people. With each case, she came...
Who directed Crazy, Not Insane?
Crazy, Not Insane was directed by Alex Gibney.
How long is Crazy, Not Insane?
Crazy, Not Insane has a runtime of 1 hours and 57 minutes (117 minutes total).
When was Crazy, Not Insane released?
Crazy, Not Insane was released on March 18, 2020 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Crazy, Not Insane?
The main cast of Crazy, Not Insane includes Dorothy Lewis, Laura Dern, Eric Lewis, Gillian Lewis, Richard Burr.