This inspirational short documentary is a story about Sandra MacKay, a woman in her mid-40’s who was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia at the age of 15. She still has the condition today, but has become a very successful individual despite immense struggles growing up with a mental illness that many people don’t understand.
Directed by Ali H. Virk
Produced by Corey Baldwin
Edited by Sandeep Hundal
Cinematography by Sebastian Echegorri
Sound Recording/Mixing by Daphne Batistella
Early in her life, Sandra started to exhibit the typical symptoms schizophrenia, which came as a surprise to her unsuspecting family. This book( this is not an affliate link) chronicles her struggles, hospitalizations, encounters with professionals, return to school, eventual marriage, and success as an artist, writer and advocate.
