“This place is all about the enchantment of mental illness without leaving out any of the pain.” “?David Waldorf, Living Museum artist. This film explores the Living Museum art community located at Creedmoor Psychiatric Center. This is the only facility in the United States devoted to the art of the mentally ill. In this 40,000-square-foot space, every inch is a canvas. Oscar-winning Yu raises questions about artistic genius being compensation for the wounded mind and whether art can work therapeutic miracles. But mostly she reveals that the maddened are human and as full of terror and wonder as the rest of us.
Summary info for schedule – will be hidden on film page
Living Museum, The
80-minutes
An exploration of the art community at Creedmoor Psychiatric Center, which is devoted to the art of the mentally ill. Yu raises questions about artistic genius being compensation for the wounded mind. She reveals that those living with mental illness are as full of wonder as the rest of us.
Screening day / time
Check Back Soon
Living Museum, The
Filmmakers
Filmmaker info pending
Running Time
80 minutes
Living Museum, The
Film details
Year(s) screened
- 1999
Where to Watch
