Although his film’s stated purpose is “to show the hell” that mental illness has wrought on his life, codirector Bud Clayman has another, equally important goal: shedding light on the path to recovery. Through first-person narration, an evocative and wide-ranging collage of visuals, and interviews with Clayman’s parents and others close to him, this documentary clearly depicts what he has gone through after being diagnosed over the years with depression, bipolar disorder, Asperger’s syndrome, and Harm OCD—an affliction characterized by thoughts of hurting oneself and others. But the movie also demonstrates the importance of facing challenges and taking action—whether it’s with small steps, such as venturing out for a night of karaoke, or big ones, as Clayman has proven with this cinematic endeavor. Decades ago (hence “OC87”) he gave up on his dream of making films. Here, he takes up the quest again, and the results are both inspiring and informative.

Films Media Group

Clayman, Bud, Obsessive-compulsive disorder, Obsessive-compulsive disorder -- Treatment, Asperger's syndrome -- Patients -- Biography

Clayman, Bud (performer), Johnston, Scott (writer), Holsten, Glenn (producer), Traub, Daniel (narrator), Soulliere, Kathleen (editor), Clayman, Bud (writer), Aharon, Michael (composer), Johnston, Scott (producer), Clayman, Bud (executive producer), O.C. 87 Productions (producer), Fisher Klingenstein Films (producer)

01:31:40 (HH:MM:SS)

English

adult/continuing education, higher education, high school (grades 10-12), college

Name	Films Media Group (Firm)
Role	publisher
Telephone	800-257-5126
Address	200 Metro Blvd., Suite 124, Hamilton, NJ 08619
Email	[email protected]

2010-01-01

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