OC87: The Obsessive Compulsive, Major Depression, Bipolar, Asperger's Movie

Released May 25, 2012

1h 40m

Documentary

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Thirty years after mental illness derailed his plans to become a filmmaker, Bud Clayman reclaims his dream with a chronicle of the ups and downs of his recovery.

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Kimberley Jones

Austin Chronicle

At once a remarkable achievement, and a fatally compromised film.

Rated: 2.5/5

Sep 14, 2012

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Bill Goodykoontz

Arizona Republic

It feels like a journey of self-discovery; Clayman constantly reminds us of how difficult that journey is.

Rated: 3.5/5

Jun 28, 2012

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Dennis Harvey

Variety

[An] engaging mix of diaristic, interview-based and whimsical elements.

Jun 21, 2012

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Debbie Lynn Elias

Behind The Lens

Putting one foot in front of the other and taking each day one day at a time, OC87: The Obsessive Compulsive, Major Depression, Bipolar, Asperger's Movie is one man's journey to "normal" that you don't want to miss.

Nov 26, 2019

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Brent Simon

Shared Darkness

A work of advocacy, no doubt. But it transcends those parameters, and the condescension such a description connotes, connecting Clayman's struggles to the outside world in smart fashion.

Rated: B+

Jul 30, 2012

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Josh Bell

Las Vegas Weekly

Just because we hope for someone's therapy to succeed doesn't mean that we want to sit in on every session.

Rated: 2.5/5

Jul 13, 2012

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snapshot of one man living with aspergers, ocd, bipolar, and depression

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/11/23

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Not just a great story, but a well made film, with beautiful and creative photography and emotionally resonant music. A lot of skill went into this, which makes the achievement even more impressive.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/16/23

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Buddy Clayman tries to document his mental disorder and recovery at the behest of his shrink. It's an exercise that is more personal, bordering self-indulgent, with no narrative backbone. Still, some interesting re-inactments, and certainly an honest voice in the world of OCD and Asbergers.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/15/23

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Strong, insightful, courageous. Rough around the edges production-value-wise, but maybe that made it more honest and authentic.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/23/23

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First World Problems : The Movie

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

02/06/23

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/24/23

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Glenn Holsten

Director

Bud Clayman

Director

Scott Johnston

Director

Bud Clayman

Screenwriter

Scott Johnston

Screenwriter

Chayne Gregg

Co-Producer

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Synopsis

Thirty years after mental illness derailed his plans to become a filmmaker, Bud Clayman reclaims his dream with a chronicle of the ups and downs of his recovery.

Director: Glenn Holsten, Bud Clayman, Scott Johnston
Screenwriter: Bud Clayman, Scott Johnston
Distributor: Fisher Klingenstein Films
Production Co: Therapy Productions, FreshFly
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 25, 2012, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 13, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $43.1K
Runtime: 1h 40m

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