Learning to Swallow


1h 29m 2005

Brief Synopsis

Patsy, a charismatic artist with bipolar disorder, struggles to rebuild her life after a suicide attempt destroys her digestive system. This riveting documentary takes us on her rocky quest for redemption, as she tries to come to terms with her condition, her family, and herself - only to rediscover

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2005

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 29m

Synopsis

Patsy, a charismatic artist with bipolar disorder, struggles to rebuild her life after a suicide attempt destroys her digestive system. This riveting documentary takes us on her rocky quest for redemption, as she tries to come to terms with her condition, her family, and herself - only to rediscover her creative voice along the way.

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2005

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 29m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States June 2005

Shown at SILVERDOCS:AFI/Discovery Channel Documentary Festival (Feature Film Competition), June 14-18, 2005.