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The Mental State

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Andy suspects that a dangerous shooter is on the loose in his hometown. After learning the shooter's identity, he uncovers a much darker conspiracy that's brewing around the girl he loves. As his behavior at school starts to become more irrational, his mother struggles to find him the professional care he needs.

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The Mental State

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Jonita Davis The Black Cape (Medium) 12/25/2023
The Mental State's use of POV manipulation forces viewers to ponder how little has changed since Donnie Darko and A Beautiful Mind premiered decades ago. Go to Full Review Alan Ng Film Threat 12/22/2023
7/10
It takes a tough look at the current state of our mental health crisis and wonders if there’s an answer. Go to Full Review Norman Gidney MUSE TV 12/12/2023
6/10
Worth a look for what it gets right even though it has a bit much to say. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Makary M. @MakaryReviews 9h The film is both captivating and shocking. The film relies heavily on the profound harmony and masterful dramatic performance between young Andy (Jans Enslin) and his mother. The actor brilliantly portrays the confusion and turmoil, while the mother powerfully embodies the helplessness, fear, and immense pressure experienced by the family of a mentally ill man who lacks the financial means for proper treatment. The film's shocking ending, with his death, underscores its central message: mental illness is not a luxury. Ignoring it, or dealing with it through denial and temporary solutions, can lead to devastating and irreversible consequences, as witnessed in this film. Despite its modest budget and slow pacing, the film leaves a deep and lasting impression on the viewer thanks to its realism and starkly realistic storytelling. See more Read all reviews
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James Camali

Director

Jance Enslin

Andy Cady

Carly Pope

Angela Cady

Alyssa Sutherland

Dana Cady

Bryan Greenberg

Dylan Cady

Alison Thornton

Bethany Forrest
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Synopsis Andy suspects that a dangerous shooter is on the loose in his hometown. After learning the shooter's identity, he uncovers a much darker conspiracy that's brewing around the girl he loves. As his behavior at school starts to become more irrational, his mother struggles to find him the professional care he needs.
Director
James Camali
Producer
Matt Einstein, Ronnee Swenton, Glen Trotiner
Screenwriter
Jeremy Anderson, Joshua Barclay, James Camali
Production Co
Out of Shot Productions, Tradition Pictures
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 43m