On Our Own (1990)
As recent state cut-backs force many mental patients out into the real world, Tony Oursler and Joe Gibbons team up to address psychiatric deinstitutionalization from a comic angle. After years of being cared for, Tony, Joe and their dog Woody leave the cuckoo’s nest and reluctantly face the prospect of finding jobs and cooking their own meals. Their darkly comic adventures include a comatose Tony tuning in to daytime TV, and Joe fantasizing about death while strolling in the park.
Director: Joe Gibbons, Tony Oursler
Runtime: 46 min
Release Date: January 1, 1990
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is On Our Own about?
- As recent state cut-backs force many mental patients out into the real world, Tony Oursler and Joe Gibbons team up to address psychiatric deinstitutionalization from a comic angle. After years of being cared for, Tony, Joe and their dog Woody leave the cuckoo’s nest and reluctantly face the prospect of finding jobs and cooking their own meals. Their darkly comic adventures include a comatose Tony tuning in to daytime TV, and Joe fantasizing about death while strolling in the park.
- Who directed On Our Own?
- On Our Own was directed by Joe Gibbons, Tony Oursler.
- How long is On Our Own?
- On Our Own has a runtime of 46m (46 minutes).