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Manic (2001)

 -  Drama  -  23 May 2003 (USA)
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Lyle Jensen is subject to sudden and violent outbursts, and he is committed to the juvenile wing of the Northwood Mental Institution. Several other youths are there with a variety of ... See full summary »

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Charlie
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J.C.
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Roxie
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Lyle Jensen is subject to sudden and violent outbursts, and he is committed to the juvenile wing of the Northwood Mental Institution. Several other youths are there with a variety of serious problems. Lyle interacts with other patients and staff on a human, and sometimes not so human level. The psychological problems of the patients also forms the fabric by which we see what's right with them, and what's wrong with the society that affects them. Written by Scott from Milwaukee, WI, USA

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You can't escape yourself. See more »

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Rated R for disturbing violent content, strong language and some drug use | See all certifications »

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23 May 2003 (USA)  »

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Manic - Weggesperrt  »

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$7,628 (USA) (25 April 2003)

Gross:

$69,716 (USA) (13 June 2003)
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Shot with the Sony PD150 digital video camera. See more »

Quotes

Chad: Sex is meaningful.
Dr. David Monroe: [disbelief] You've had sex?
[group laughs]
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References Braveheart (1995) See more »

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"Head up"
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Interesting film with the raw edges of reality exposed
25 March 2006 | by (Cincinnati OH USA) – See all my reviews

This movie is shot like a documentary, which adds to the raw edges of this film. If you are looking a feel good movie with all the answers, this film is not for you. If you are looking for a tiny glimpse of what it is like to have a mental illness and how difficult it is for professionals to help those, then sit back and watch. I was drawn into the characters, both the staff and the patience. The film ensured we never forgot that Psychologists and therapists are human as are the people with the illnesses. Although this film centered on teenagers with problems, the situations can apply to any age range. This is a must see film for any one interested in mental illness issues or those involved with dealing with mental illness. It is a shame this film did not get the positive press it deserves.


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