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Stephen Fry: The Secret Life of the Manic Depressive, 2006
English
UK
Profile of Stephen Fry: The Secret Life of the Manic Depressive
Stephen Fry: The Secret Life of the Manic Depressive can be described as thought provoking, emotional, and sincere. The plot revolves around mental illness, social misfits, and misfits. The main genre is documentary. In terms of style, it is a mini-series. In approach, it is serious and realistic. It is located in England. It takes place in contemporary times. The TV show has received attention for being an Emmy winner.
Summary of Stephen Fry: The Secret Life of the Manic Depressive
This two-part documentary investigates the reality of living with bipolar disorder, also known as manic depression. Comedian, actor, author and film-maker Stephen Fry meets celebrities and members of the public who talk frankly about the impact the condition has on their lives. During the two programmes, Stephen Fry talks in detail about his own experience of having bipolar disorder. He recounts his suicide attempt after walking out of the West End play Cellmates in 1995, and the continuing severe mood swings he has to endure. Stephen interviews other celebrities with bipolar, including Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher, Hollywood star Richard Dreyfus and British comedians Tony Slattery and Jo Brand. He also meets ordinary people and their families coping with the condition and talks to them about some of the possible triggers. They all speak candidly about how bipolar disorder has affected their day-to-day lives.
Details
| Language: | English |
| Country: | UK |
| Release date: | 19 September 2006 |
| Runtime: | 120 min |
| Seasons: | 1 |
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