Outsider
· 40m
Director
Ted HaimesOverview
OUTSIDER tells the story of Maury Ornest–– on track to be a baseball star when his world was derailed by mental illness. His schizophrenia devastated his life and that of his kin. His sister Laura struggled to understand Maury’s destructive behavior and the limits of her help as she fought to keep her beloved family intact. When Maury died at age 58, Laura discovered over 1400 paintings, sketches, and journal writings that revealed his rich, tormented inner world and demonstrated how painting had saved him. OUTSIDER unfolds visually through Maury’s art and through his writings, voiced by comedian Gary Gulman. The film presents a rarely seen, unvarnished view of a family’s painful journey with mental illness and captures an unexpected way they found connection.
Cast of Outsider
Crew of Outsider
About Outsider
What is Outsider about?
OUTSIDER tells the story of Maury Ornest–– on track to be a baseball star when his world was derailed by mental illness. His schizophrenia devastated his life and that of his kin. His sister Laura struggled to understand Maury’s destructive behavior and the limits of her help as she fought to keep her beloved family intact. When Maury died at age 58, Laura discovered over 1400 paintings…
How long is Outsider?
Outsider runs 40 minutes.
Who directed Outsider?
Outsider was directed by Ted Haimes.
Who is in the cast of Outsider?
The cast of Outsider includes Gary Gulman (Journals of Maury Ornest) and Jeanmarie Simpson (Self).