Out of Mind, Out of Sight (2014)

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Four-time Emmy winner John Kastner was granted unprecedented access to the Brockville facility for 18 months, allowing 46 patients and 75 staff to share their experiences with stunning frankness. The result is two remarkable documentaries: the first, NCR: Not Criminally Responsible, premiered at Hot Docs in the spring of 2013 and follows the story of a violent patient released into the community. The second film, Out of Mind, Out of Sight, returns to the Brockville Mental Health Centre to profile four patients, two men and two women, as they struggle to gain control over their lives so they can return to a society that often fears and demonizes them.

Director: John Kastner
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 88 min
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Screenplay

Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

prison, mental illness

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Out of Mind, Out of Sight about?
Four-time Emmy winner John Kastner was granted unprecedented access to the Brockville facility for 18 months, allowing 46 patients and 75 staff to share their experiences with stunning frankness. The result is two remarkable documentaries: the first, NCR: Not Criminally Responsible, premiered at Hot Docs in the spring of 2013 and follows the story of a violent patient released into the community. The second film, Out of Mind, Out of Sight, returns to the Brockville Mental Health Centre to profile four patients, two men and two women, as they struggle to gain control over their lives so they can return to a society that often fears and demonizes them.
Who directed Out of Mind, Out of Sight?
Out of Mind, Out of Sight was directed by John Kastner.
How long is Out of Mind, Out of Sight?
Out of Mind, Out of Sight has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
What genre is Out of Mind, Out of Sight?
Out of Mind, Out of Sight is a Documentary film.
Where was Out of Mind, Out of Sight produced?
Out of Mind, Out of Sight was produced in Canada.