Asylum
Brief Synopsis
A documentary examining the complex and controversial history of mental institutions in the United States. It focuses on St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Washington, D.C., founded in 1855 as a model for the humane treatment of the mentally ill.
Cast & Crew
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Sarah Mondale
Director
Sarah Mondale
Producer
Sarah Patton
Co-Producer
Paul Wagner
Executive Producer
Film Details
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1989
Production Company
Stone Lantern Films
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
Synopsis
A documentary examining the complex and controversial history of mental institutions in the United States. It focuses on St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Washington, D.C., founded in 1855 as a model for the humane treatment of the mentally ill.
Director
Sarah Mondale
Director
Film Details
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1989
Production Company
Stone Lantern Films
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
