Drunk on Too Much Life (2021)
The filmmakers' 21-year-old daughter journeys from locked-down psych wards and diagnostic labels toward expansive worlds of creativity, connection, and greater meaning. Featuring insights from trauma experts and others, the film challenges the widespread idea that mental illness should be understood purely in biological terms, revealing the myriad ways that madness has meaning beyond brain chemistry.
Director: Michelle Melles
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 77 min
Release Date: November 6, 2021
Cast
- José Miguel Contreras - Self - Narrator (voice)
Screenplay
- Pedro Orrego
- Michelle Melles (Co-Writer)
Cinematography: Michelle Melles
Editing: Rob Ruzic
Production: Parallel Vision Pictures
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
schizophrenia, trauma, health care, family, alternative medicine
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Drunk on Too Much Life about?
- The filmmakers' 21-year-old daughter journeys from locked-down psych wards and diagnostic labels toward expansive worlds of creativity, connection, and greater meaning. Featuring insights from trauma experts and others, the film challenges the widespread idea that mental illness should be understood purely in biological terms, revealing the myriad ways that madness has meaning beyond brain chemistry.
- Who directed Drunk on Too Much Life?
- Drunk on Too Much Life was directed by Michelle Melles.
- Who stars in Drunk on Too Much Life?
- Drunk on Too Much Life stars José Miguel Contreras.
- How long is Drunk on Too Much Life?
- Drunk on Too Much Life has a runtime of 1h 17m (77 minutes).
- What genre is Drunk on Too Much Life?
- Drunk on Too Much Life is a Documentary film.
- Where was Drunk on Too Much Life produced?
- Drunk on Too Much Life was produced in Canada.