ben selkow

A stunning portrait of a battle with manic-depressive (bipolar) disorder that puts a human face on an illness that affects millions of American families. As this dramatic story unfolds, it also becomes a unique tale about friendship and the ethical responsibilities of a documentary filmmaker.

The intent was to make a film about successfully living with, and managing, a mental illness—but when the Hollywood ending proves too elusive, the filmmaker and the subject are forced to ask themselves, "When do you turn off the camera?"

Filmmaker Ben Selkow will be on hand to introduce this film and lead a discussion afterwards.

Watch the trailer for A Summer in the Cage.