Reading all the responses his reaffirmed the type of documentary I want to make, and the film they deserve. I really want these stories to be told from the heart, in a human interest style, beautifully, truly and openly.
I don’t want to make a factual “What is bipolar?”, this means we won’t be blaring the facts, statistics or using doctors to help explain the illness. Instead Finding Serenity will be an artistic discussion that explores the people behind the illness, their experiences surrounding diagnosis and stigma, and then how they cope, how they have found peace (if they have) and how they see the future.
It is so clear that this is an illness completely individual to the person, all stereotypes associated with the old name “Manic Depressive” need to be broken. I feel extremely passionate that the messages I want to drive home are that this can happen to anyone, but there is hope and judgment must be left at the door.
I also feel that there is a lot left to be desired in treatment and diagnosis, they feel this is fundamental to their recovery and lives. Not only with bipolar, but most mental illnesses, they are the walking wounded, and unfortunately not treated with the urgency and respect other illnesses are granted. I believe treatment has progressed, but is not even close to what it should be. It takes an average of ten years to be diagnosed and during this time 3.5 mis-diagnosis are given, in which time sadly many people commit suicide. I hope our film will help others identify and seek the help they need.
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