Asylum: A History of the Mental Institution in America(1989)
Asylum: A History of the Mental Institution in America Synopsis
The complex and controversial history of the mental institution in the U.S. through a detailed study of St. Elizabeths Hospital in Washington, D.C.
Asylum: A History of the Mental Institution in America (1989) is a documentary film directed by Sarah Mondale, released on January 1, 1989 with a runtime of 1h. It stars Gerald N. Grob and David J. Rothman.
- Director:
- Sarah Mondale
- Producers:
- Sarah B. Patton, Sarah Mondale
- Status:
- Released
Asylum: A History of the Mental Institution in America Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Sarah Mondale, produced by Sarah B. Patton and Sarah Mondale.
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Asylum: A History of the Mental Institution in America – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Asylum: A History of the Mental Institution in America?
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The main cast of Asylum: A History of the Mental Institution in America (1989) includes Gerald N. Grob and David J. Rothman. The film was directed by Sarah Mondale. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Asylum: A History of the Mental Institution in America released?
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Asylum: A History of the Mental Institution in America was released on January 1, 1989 and runs for 1h.