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In 1971, filmmaker Peter Robinson and a small crew lived in R.D. Laing's controversial Archway Community. This film documents their stay in the mental health facility where schizophrenics attempted to live communally and peacefully as they tried to heal their "selves" according to Lai...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors:	Peter Robinson Associates, Kino International Corporation
Other Authors:	Robinson, Peter, Laing, R. D. (Ronald David), 1927-1989
Format:	Video DVD
Language:	English
Published:	New York, NY : Kino on Video, [2004]
Subjects:	Schizophrenia > Treatment. People with mental disabilities > Care. Laing, R. D. > (Ronald David), > 1927-1989. Documentary films.

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Summary:	In 1971, filmmaker Peter Robinson and a small crew lived in R.D. Laing's controversial Archway Community. This film documents their stay in the mental health facility where schizophrenics attempted to live communally and peacefully as they tried to heal their "selves" according to Laing's philosophy.
Item Description:	Originally produced in 1972. Aspect ratio 1.33:1. Videorecording.
Physical Description:	1 videodisc (95 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:	DVD.
Production Credits:	Filmed and edited by Richard W. Adams.