A Summer in the Cage

A Summer in the Cage

A Summer in the Cage is a documentary film about a man's battle with manic-depressive illness, also known as bipolar disorder. The film follows the life of subject Sam Murchison and features an interview with renowned mental health scholar Dr. Kay Redfield Jamison. It was directed by Benjamin Selkow. The documentary debuted on the Sundance Channel in 2007.

Synopsis

"A Summer in the Cage" is filmmaker Ben Selkow's feature length documentary chronicling his friend Sam's battle with manic-depressive illness. The film follows Sam for seven years as he suffers delusional manic episodes, battles paralyzing depressions, and tries to escape the legacy of his bipolar father who committed suicide when Sam was eight years old. By showing the difficult emotional impact of being bipolar on Sam, his family, and the filmmaker, "A Summer in the Cage" puts a human face on an illness that affects millions of American families. But as this dramatic story unfolds and finally reaches an explosive standoff, it also becomes a unique tale about friendship and the ethical responsibilities of a documentary filmmaker.

External links

* [http://www.cagethemovie.com Film's Official Site]
* [http://www.sundancechannel.com/films/500252338 Sundance Channel link]
* [http://www.rollingstone.com/nationalaffairs/index.php/2007/10/22/set-your-tivo-a-summer-in-the-cage/ RollingStone.com review]


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