Into Madness
Originally released in 1989. Into Madness is a documentary film. directed by Susan Raymond. At just 60 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Initially airing on HBO's "America Undercover" series, this riveting documentary focuses on three families shattered by the psychiatric disorder of schizophrenia. Subjects "Bob," "Missy" and "Steven" have lived for over a decade with schizophrenia. The film documents the difficult day-to-day existence of both those afflicted with this order and the families searching for answers to their loved ones' suffering. This film also shows the varied and variably successful treatment methods for each of the subjects—one is placed in a group home, one is placed in an institution, and one is cared for at home. The documentary was critically acclaimed for its compassionate treatment of mental illness.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 6, 1989
36 years ago
Runtime
1h 0m
60 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Ar / Sr Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Into Madness about?
Initially airing on HBO's "America Undercover" series, this riveting documentary focuses on three families shattered by the psychiatric disorder of schizophrenia. Subjects "Bob," "Missy" and "Stev...
Who directed Into Madness?
Into Madness was directed by Susan Raymond.
How long is Into Madness?
Into Madness has a runtime of 1 hours and 0 minutes (60 minutes total).
When was Into Madness released?
Into Madness was released on July 6, 1989 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Into Madness?
The main cast of Into Madness includes Bob, Missy, Steven.