Brain Stories Connections: Inside Conversation About Gail Freedman's New Film on Mental Illness

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Gail Freedman's new film is just out. A documentary called "No One Cares About Crazy People," inspired by the book written by Pulitzer-prize winning journalist, Ron Powers. The film follows several people with serious mental illness and their families as they seek the most fundamental help against "inconceivable odds."

In her interview, Gail shares surprising insights, and opens up around her own experience of growing up with a mom who lived with borderline personality disorder. She's interviewed by Sarah Haufrect, whose mother also lived with borderline personality disorder.

For the latest information about where to stream "No One Cares About Crazy People" and to watch a trailer, go to https://noonecaresfilm.com/now-streaming/.

Ron Powers' book is deeply moving, and full of wry, hard-won insight. It's available at your local bookstore. Find the NY Times review of the book here.

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Sarah Haufrect was the episode producer. She is a writer and mental health activist. Check out her work at her website.  

This episode was edited and co-produced by Kate Rusk-Kosa. Theme music comes to us from Paul Swartzel. It was executive produced by Frank Kosa and Janet Yang.