Release, runtime and language

1983 · 57 mins · English

Directed by

Ara Chekmayan

Starring

Mark Williams, Peter Thomas, John Brooks, Mary Calhoun, Richard Kotuk, Billy Calhoun

The film examines how many American children and teenagers—from diverse backgrounds—live with mental disorders, schizophrenia, autism or emotional difficulties, often isolated in mental‑health facilities. It follows several public institutions and a private center, exposing inadequate care, inexperienced staff and harmful practices that inflict lasting damage on vulnerable patients.