Back from the Edge(2006)
A Landmark Documentary-Style Short Film
Back from the Edge Synopsis
A landmark documentary style short film that features compelling and dramatic first-person accounts of people living with, and recovering from, Borderline Personality Disorder. The production also features family members as well as leading clinicians, including Otto F. Kernberg, MD; Marsha Linehan, PhDl John Gunderson, MD; Wayne Fenton, MD; and Perry Hoffman, PhD, who put their stories into a broader social and medical context.
Back from the Edge (2006) is a documentary film directed by Bill Lichtenstein, released on June 1, 2006 with a runtime of 49m. It stars Marsha Linehan, John Gunderson, Wayne Fenton and Otto Kernberg. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Bill Lichtenstein
- Producers:
- Bill Lichtenstein, June Peoples
- Production:
- Borderline Personality Disorder Resource Center, Lichtenstein Creative Media
- Status:
- Released
Back from the Edge (2006) Trailer
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Back from the Edge Cast & Crew
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Directed by Bill Lichtenstein, produced by Bill Lichtenstein and June Peoples.
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Back from the Edge Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 4 ratings.
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Back from the Edge – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Back from the Edge?
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The main cast of Back from the Edge (2006) includes Marsha Linehan, John Gunderson, Wayne Fenton, Otto Kernberg and Kiera Van Gelder. The film was directed by Bill Lichtenstein. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Back from the Edge released?
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Back from the Edge was released on June 1, 2006 and runs for 49m.
Is Back from the Edge worth watching?
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Back from the Edge (2006) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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