Shattered Dreams

A quiet, heartfelt first-person account of family illness and loss that asks you to sit with its sorrow and its small hope.

Directed by

Wendy Hill-Tout

Genres

Documentary

Overview

Shattered Dreams is a powerful and emotional exploration of the experiences of a family forced to deal with the tragedy of schizophrenia in a loved one; not once, but twice. The Martini family of Calgary lived through the turmoil of losing their youngest son Ben to schizophrenia and eventually suicide, only to discover six years later that a second son, Liv, has developed the disease. Clem Martini, a third brother, narrates the film, sharing with us his family's journey through a world of confusion, guilt, loss and ultimately, hope.

How it feels

Melancholic, earnest and dark. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Grief, family, madness, guilt

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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