Touched with Fire

caveat: this is not a subtle movie; it's not an artistic exploration of mental illness as part of a story - this is the story. it is a depiction of 2 bipolar people and their interactions with families and each other. it's as if someone who watched silver linings playbook decided to make an "but actually..." movie. for this, it is priceless. it's not an easy watch and, it seemed to me, is not slavishly dedicated to "educating the viewer". i don't know how much someone who has no experience with mental illness can understand. maybe i am underestimating people. anyway, i found it truthful, sad,... read more