POV
Wisdom Gone Wild
A new look at dementia and caregiving, observed over 15 years. A Japanese American mother and daughter evolve their troubled relationship through the process of caregiving.
Means of Grace
Women who were diagnosed as schizophrenic and institutionalized in 1950s America have their stories told.
- Premiere Date
- October 27, 1997
- Length
- 60 minutes
- Funding Initiative
- Open Call
Producer
J. Clements
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The Film
The notes, journals, and short stories of the filmmaker's mother, a journalist, provide a personal glimpse into the lives of thousands of women who were diagnosed as schizophrenic and institutionalized in 1950s' America.
