Shattered dreams

Schizophrenia is a disease shrouded in ignorance and myth. This confronting and emotional film details the story of the Martini family who had two sons diagnosed with the disease. Clem Martini, a third brother, narrates the film and through his words we come to understand the grief and pain experienced by the schizophrenics and their families and friends. Passionate and illuminating, “Shattered Dreams” argues for an increased public knowledge of schizophrenia and mental illness.

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Credits

producer

Dale Phillips

production company

ONF | NFB

director

Wendy Hill-Tout

Duration

00:28:00:00

Production places

Canada

Production dates

1989

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

304158

Language

English

Subject categories

Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Schizophrenia

Short films

Short films → Short films - Canada

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

VHS; Access Print (Section 1)

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Canada, 1989

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