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A New Documentary from Alan O'Connor

Patrick - "Brick Walls" Documentary

Schizophrenia extends the fingers of its cold grip around more than one family member – and so I’d also like you to meet my nephew, Patrick. He is a living testament to the tough-skin forged by wandering through the fog of mental illness.

Having recently been released from prison, Patrick must come to terms with day-to-day life. His time in the streets call him to a hip hop career, but there is much more to overcome than lyrics, music business, talent, or a fan base – nothing short of food, shelter, and the many comforts we all take for granted.

I’ve got a documentary film in the works. Please [contact me] for information.

View the "Brick Walls" Extended Trailer

This extended trailer outlines the journey of Patrick who I began following in 2011 shortly after he was diagnosed with schizophrenia. My purpose is to document the challenges he and his family endure as they journey down the long road of living with the disorder and to expose the dismal condition of healthcare in America for those suffering from serious mental illness.

About the Memoir

Wandering in Oblivion is a son's journey along the dark shores of memory, as he scavenges for meaning to his mother's tormented schizophrenic life. Discovering in the end, that her courage - forged from the relentless illness - might be her greatest gift to him.

If someone you know is struggling to deal with a loved one suffering with schizophrenia or other mental illness, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is available to provide support, education and awareness. They are a valuable resource and have many local chapters that are "dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness."
Don't go it alone. www.nami.org

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  • San Antonio, TX
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