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Born Schizophrenic: Jani & Bodhi's Journey

May 25, 2014

0h 42m

★ 0.0

Overview

Jani, now 11, is showing improvement in keeping her hallucinations at bay. But the same cannot be said for Bodhi, now 6. His dangerous outbursts have landed him in the hospital; leaving the doctors and family with a puzzling diagnosis.

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Documentary

Production Companies

Homerun Content

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Cast

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Michael Schofield

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Susan Schofield

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January Schofield

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Bodhi Schofield

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Born Schizophrenic: Jani & Bodhi's Journey

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