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Ride the Tiger: A Guide Through the Bipolar Brain

2016·Movie
57min
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1
IMDb7.1

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Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace4
  • Tension3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Uplifting and moving

  • Hopefulness9
  • Pathos7
  • Wholesome6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

The mind, everyday modern life, and a real life story

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Character Depth8
  • Complexity8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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About

Nearly 6 million Americans have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and yet little is known about how the illness manifests itself in our brains. Ride the Tiger tells the stories of accomplished individuals who have been diagnosed with bipolar, and explores treatment options.
Mental Health DocumentaryNeuroscience ExplorationPersonal JourneysBipolar Disorder AwarenessEducational & InformativeHopeful & EmpatheticHuman ResilienceScientific UnderstandingSocial Stigma

Crew

Directed by:
Ed Moore
Written by:
Andrew Solomon, Sophia Kruz
Produced by:
Sophia Kruz

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Ride the Tiger: A Guide Through the Bipolar Brain worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

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How long is Ride the Tiger: A Guide Through the Bipolar Brain?

0 h 57 min

Ride the Tiger: A Guide Through the Bipolar Brain runs 0 h 57 min.

Is Ride the Tiger: A Guide Through the Bipolar Brain based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Ride the Tiger: A Guide Through the Bipolar Brain in?

English

It was made in English.