Another brilliant film by Prof. Janice Haaken. Rich in nuanced attention to the complexities of the interlocking systems of mental health and criminal justice (what Michel Foucault would call systems of biopolitical control), Guilty Except for Insanity attends to the human stories of those seeking care in this maddening system. The impact of the retrenchment in community health services is made clear. In addition to cultural studies, visual culture and interdisciplinary courses, the documentary is an excellent resource for educators in the fields of nursing, social work, psychiatry, psychology, criminology and legal studies.
Review of Guilty Except for Insanity
