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I'm Still Here: The Truth about Schizophrenia (VHS) Email This Page
Filmmaker: Procom/ Wheeler Communications Group
VHS - $ 95.00
Price includes Public Performance License.
Here, finally is a film that strips away the ignorance and fear associated with schizophrenia. I'm Still Here presents compelling examples of individuals afflicted with this illness but who are able to lead lives of extraordinary courage and accomplishment. A comprehensive presentation of medical facts from professionals, heartbreaking experiences and the uplifting hope from families of schizophrenics, this film expresses the compassion these remarkable people deserve.


Running time: 67 min, Year released: 1996
Close captioned?: N, Color?: Y
Avail. formats: 16mm,VHS
ISBN: 1-55974-602-5
Language: English, Subtitled?: N
For classroom?: Y, Study Guide?: N
Grade level: 7th and up

Reviews:

"...An intriguing look at the range of individuals (from street people to accomplished academics) afflicted with this often-misunderstood and distressing brain disease."

--Sue-Ellen Beauregard, Booklist

This title can also be found in: Biographies, Biology & Biologists, Health, Medical Issues, Medicine & Medical Professionals, Mental Illness, Nursing, Psychology, Science & Scientists
 

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