NCR: Not Criminally Responsible (2017)
NCR: Not Criminally Responsible tells the story of a troubled young man who stabbed a complete stranger 6 times in a crowded shopping mall while gripped by psychosis. Twelve years later, his victim, who miraculously survived, is terrified to learn that he's out, living in the community under supervision. He's applying for an absolute discharge, and if he succeeds, he'll no longer be required to take the anti-psychotic drugs that control his mental illness. With unprecedented access to the patient, the victim, and the mental institution, the film looks at both sides of the debate and puts a human face on the complex ethical issues raised.
Director: John Kastner
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 99 min
Release Date: March 17, 2017
Screenplay
Music: Bruce Fowler
Cinematography: Derek Rogers, John Westheuser
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is NCR: Not Criminally Responsible about?
- NCR: Not Criminally Responsible tells the story of a troubled young man who stabbed a complete stranger 6 times in a crowded shopping mall while gripped by psychosis. Twelve years later, his victim, who miraculously survived, is terrified to learn that he's out, living in the community under supervision. He's applying for an absolute discharge, and if he succeeds, he'll no longer be required to take the anti-psychotic drugs that control his mental illness. With unprecedented access to the patient, the victim, and the mental institution, the film looks at both sides of the debate and puts a human face on the complex ethical issues raised.
- Who directed NCR: Not Criminally Responsible?
- NCR: Not Criminally Responsible was directed by John Kastner.
- How long is NCR: Not Criminally Responsible?
- NCR: Not Criminally Responsible has a runtime of 1h 39m (99 minutes).
- What genre is NCR: Not Criminally Responsible?
- NCR: Not Criminally Responsible is a Documentary film.