ABOUT:

Behind Closed Doors tells the story of Bettina, Sandy, Valerie and Tonier who have spent decades struggling to overcome childhood abuse.  Retraumatized within psychiatric hospital walls, their lives continue to spiral downward into drug abuse, sexual victimization, and homelessness.  Their future uncertain, they turn to a non-traditional, community program, hoping to heal.

Behind Closed Doors won the ‘Best Documentary Award’ at the All-American Film Festival and was an official selection at the 2007 Maryland Film Festival and the 2007 Baltimore Women’s Film Festival.

CREDITS:

Written and Directed by Laura Cain and Diana Gross

Produced by Laura Cain, Diana Gross, Thom Stromer

Associate Producer:
Maryland Disability Law Center
Laura Prescott, Sister Witness International

Associate Director:
Stephanie Petagno

Editor:
Thom Stromer

Camera:
Diana Gross
Stephanie Petagno

Additional Camera:
Armando Valle
Ben-Baker Lee

Sound Design Audio Post Production
David Crandall

Promotional Graphics Designer
Peter Quinn
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© Gallery 144 Productions and
© Maryland Disability Law Center

This film was funded under a grant by the Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Center for Mental Health Services.  The contents are solely the responsibility of the filmmakers and do not represent the official views of the federal government.