A Summer in the Cage
Oct 22, 2007 · 1h 22m
Director
Ben SelkowOverview
"A Summer in the Cage" is filmmaker Ben Selkow's feature-length documentary chronicling his friend Sam's battle with manic-depressive illness, also known as bipolar disorder. The film follows Sam for seven years as he suffers delusional manic episodes, battles paralyzing depressions, and tries to escape the legacy of his bipolar father who committed suicide when Sam was eight years old. By showing the difficult emotional impact of being bipolar on Sam, his family, all those who care about him and the filmmaker, "A Summer in the Cage" hopes to put a human face on an illness that affects millions of American families. But as this dramatic story unfolds and heads to an explosive standoff, it also becomes a unique tale about friendship and the ethical responsibilities of a documentary filmmaker.
Cast of A Summer in the Cage
Crew of A Summer in the Cage
About A Summer in the Cage
What is A Summer in the Cage about?
"A Summer in the Cage" is filmmaker Ben Selkow's feature-length documentary chronicling his friend Sam's battle with manic-depressive illness, also known as bipolar disorder. The film follows Sam for seven years as he suffers delusional manic episodes, battles paralyzing depressions, and tries to escape the legacy of his bipolar father who committed suicide when Sam was eight years old. By…
When was A Summer in the Cage released?
A Summer in the Cage was released on October 22, 2007.
How long is A Summer in the Cage?
A Summer in the Cage runs 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).
Who directed A Summer in the Cage?
A Summer in the Cage was directed by Ben Selkow.
Who is in the cast of A Summer in the Cage?
The cast of A Summer in the Cage includes Sam Murchison (Himself), Sharon Hayden (Herself) and Ben Selkow (Himself).