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Asylum: A History of the Mental Institution in America
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Documentary
Overview
The complex and controversial history of the mental institution in the U.S. through a detailed study of St. Elizabeths Hospital in Washington, D.C.
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Runtime
60 min
Release Date
1989-01-01
Status
Released
Original Language
English
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Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Gerald N. Grob
Himself
David J. Rothman
Himself
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