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Diagnosis Bipolar: Five Families Search for Answers

2010·Movie
48min·NR
58
DecentGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Violence3
  • Fast Pace2

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Melancholy8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life, family, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

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Traumatized. Immobilized. Stigmatized. Families reveal the struggles, hopes and fears that arise from raising young children with Bipolar Mood Disorder. Shot over the course of 12 months, the film focuses on five sets of parents and how they handle the unique challenges of caring for their bipolar children in the shadow of depression, violence and the threat of suicide.
DocumentaryMental Health AwarenessBipolar DisorderFamily StrugglesEmotional DepthEducationalSocial ImpactChallengingHeartbreaking

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Diagnosis Bipolar: Five Families Search for Answers legally?

Diagnosis Bipolar: Five Families Search for Answers is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Diagnosis Bipolar: Five Families Search for Answers worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59/100 (IMDb 5.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Diagnosis Bipolar: Five Families Search for Answers rated?

NRSuicide themesDisturbing imagery

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: suicide themes and disturbing imagery.

How long is Diagnosis Bipolar: Five Families Search for Answers?

0 h 48 min

Diagnosis Bipolar: Five Families Search for Answers runs 0 h 48 min.

What language is Diagnosis Bipolar: Five Families Search for Answers in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Diagnosis Bipolar: Five Families Search for Answers?

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