BrainStorm
2026 • 1h 14m • Documentary
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About the film
BrainStorm follows six compelling people living with bipolar on their journeys from devastation to recovery. The film connects their experiences with the latest bipolar brain science to shed light on potential causes and successful treatments. The film closes with a message of hope, showing that it is possible to thrive while living on the bipolar spectrum.
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Director
Bonnie Waltch
Producer
Bonnie Waltch, Sara Schley
Writer
Bonnie Waltch, Sara Schley, Rachel Clark
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Awards & recognition
PBS Documentary
Selected for PBS broadcast in 2027 as part of WETA's Wellbeing portfolio.
What people are saying
‘Such an important message to share with the world – a message that will literally save the lives of people who are suffering needlessly.‘
Etienne Morris
‘I have seen quite some films about bipolar disorder, this was is the best. This is really a film that brings it all together.‘
- Dr. Ralph Kupka, Former V.P. of Education at the International Society for Bipolar Disorders
‘Watching the film brought me to tears because it gives a profound gift for all of us on the bipolar spectrum: a respite from the challenging task of having to explain the realities of life on the bipolar spectrum to the rest of the world.‘
Anne E.
‘I thought that movie was exquisite. This movie would be really helpful for medical students. I'd love it if my psychiatrist would watch this movie... I'd love it if my family would watch this movie.‘
Ryan Lennon, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
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