Psychiatry: An Industry of Death

Mar 31, 2006

1h 48m

★ 3.5

Overview

"Through rare historical and contemporary footage and interviews with more than 160 doctors, attorneys, educators, survivors and experts on the mental health industry and its abuses, this riveting documentary blazes the bright light of truth on the brutal pseudoscience and the multi-billion dollar fraud that is psychiatry" - The Citizens Commission on Human Rights

Genres

Horror

Documentary

Production Companies

Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR)

Church of Scientology

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The film explores Mauro Ranallo’s career, including his work on the two biggest pay-per-view events in television history, and his relentless pursuit of a childhood dream despite seemingly insurmountable odds. Through this deeply personal portrait, Ranallo hopes that the film might inspire others to persevere in pursuing their dreams despite the challenges of a mental health condition.

0.0

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6.8

Mental

Jun 13, 2008

MENTAL is a feature-length documentary that observes the complex world of an outpatient mental health clinic in Japan, interwoven with patients, doctors, staff, volunteers, and home-helpers, in cinema- verite style. The film breaks a major taboo against discussing mental illness prevalent in Japanese society, and captures the candid lives of people coping with suicidal tendencies, poverty, a sense of shame, apprehension, and fear of society.

7.5

Unit of Difficult Patients: What Future for the Criminally Insane?

Oct 8, 2017

With unique and exclusive testimonies from doctors, nurses, loved ones, and patients we go behind closed doors to examine a high security psychiatric facility that takes care of some of the most dangerous patients.

0.0

Nola

Apr 9, 2023

In the documentary Nola, we follow the 24 year old Daniëlle and her psychosocial assistance dog. Daniëlle has been struggling with her anxiety disorder for years and has tried many forms of therapy to no avail. Therefore, assistance dog Nola is her last hope for recovery.

6.8

The Weight of Gold

Jul 29, 2020

Just like one in five Americans, many Olympic athletes similarly face serious mental health challenges and struggle to find the necessary support and resources. The Weight of Gold seeks to inspire discussion about mental health issues, encourage people to seek help, and highlight the need for readily available support.

6.5

Santé mentale, briser le tabou

May 6, 2025

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10.0

A Place To Talk

May 15, 2024

A Place To Talk covers the idea of speaking out about your mental health. In collaboration with charity mind, we interviewed some members of the team to gain further insight into the work they do for local communities, especially around Bournemouth with the university students in mind. We also sat down and spoke to two university students who shared their issues with their struggles but also helped friends with heir mental health issues.

0.0

The Truth About Anxiety

Oct 3, 2021

Celia Pacquola is an award-winning actor and comedian. She also suffers from anxiety. She wants to help millions of Australians through their battle with anxiety by telling her story, challenging stigma and showing a way through it. She will meet those suffering from the condition, those on the road to recovery and those who are helping with the journey.

6.4

Aaron Carter: The Little Prince of Pop

May 1, 2023

Famous by age 9, struggling by age 20 and dead at ripe age of 34, this documentary dives deep into the life of pop singer Aaron Carter. He became a mainstay of the early 2000s pop scene, touring the world as a child solo artist with chart-topping hits like “I Want Candy” and earning the title “The Little Prince of Pop” from Michael Jackson. Just a few years after his rise to fame, Carter began a cycle of mental health struggles, experienced family turmoil, and grappled with addiction ― culminating in his untimely death in November 2022.

4.0

I'm Your Number One Fan

May 22, 1996

Professor Paul Mullen looks at the way in which admiration can slip into obsession and in some cases, life-threatening behavior.

0.0

Spyral

Jun 29, 2024

Using a variety of sources, SPYRAL follows one bipolar woman and the impact it has on her family.

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Black People Don't Get Depressed

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A poetic exploration of mental health issues among creatives in communities on the African continent and in the diaspora, exploring myths, stigma and solutions through the personal stories of the characters.

7.4

My Depression (The Up and Down and Up of It)

Apr 17, 2014

Based on Elizabeth Swados’ picture book of the same name, this animated short film charts one woman's struggle with depression.

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