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The True Story of Psychiatry: Abuse and Aid

Psychiatry is evolving. From shock therapy (still real), to analysis, explore our darkest science.

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The True Story of Psychiatry: Abuse and Aid

The True Story of Psychiatry: Abuse and Aid

The True Story of Psychiatry: Abuse and Aid

The True Story of Psychiatry: Abuse and Aid

The True Story of Psychiatry: Abuse and Aid

Psychiatry is evolving. From shock therapy (still real), to analysis, explore our darkest science.

Psychiatry is evolving. From shock therapy (still real), to analysis, explore our darkest science.

Psychiatry is evolving. From shock therapy (still real), to analysis, explore our darkest science.

Psychiatry is evolving. From shock therapy (still real), to analysis, explore our darkest science.

Jason Stoddard
Jason Stoddard
Jason Stoddard
Jason Stoddard
3 Campaigns |
Los Angeles, United States
$4,225 USD 19 backers
28% of $15,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
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JD Hart's thoughts and ideas on the project.





These photos are of Walter Freeman also known as "The Lobotomist".  He traveled around in his van that he coined the "Lobotomobile". Traveling door to door offering his ice pick lobotomies to men, women, and children as if the procedure had no inherent dangers.
 

What We Need & What You Get

  • The $15,000.00 budget will add on to our already $25,000.00 we privately raised.  These funds will finance our crews travel, meals, hotels, state of the art sound equipment, lighting, and the latest in 4K camera gear with cinema lenses to give the film exceptional production value and shelf life.  The funds will also finance the most experienced crew who I have been working with almost my whole career.
  • If we don't reach the full donation we set the goal for we will use all the funds raised cautiously to get the most out of our budget.  No dollar will go to waste.
  • If we are lucky to reach our goal or surpass Stoddard will bring back his favorite actors and crew for reenactment scenes that appear throughout the film.  This means Kane Hodder may take the screen along with Rick McCallum, and who knows who else we may surprise the audience with.  This is a great team to work with and this allows our final product to look as if it had a huge budget.

The Story

  • A fresh look into psychiatry from the early 1900's up until today.  Today we cringe at the abstract tools, ideals, and procedures to cure a patients mental issue. Many of the tortuous ways have mellowed but the abuse from caregiver to patient are still prevalent. 
  • I have dedicated my life since 2007 with years of research, talking to the people who have experienced these inhumane treatments from the past to present day.  The Mental Health Boards across America consistently sweep their wrongdoings under the rug to protect themselves from gaining the same reputation as their predecessors. 
  • To experience and witness the stories documented we will be going undercover into a facility that is known for its continuing violation of medical ethics and federal law.  With enough evidence and our film we can start for much needed reform in these institutions.
  • Not every institution past or present is guilty of the misconduct.  We will explore the history of the people and places that stood for change.  Ultimately their voices and ideals changed psychiatry forever.  
  • As contributors and we the filmmakers we can help regain the dignity of those in need by giving them a chance to tell their stories to the masses. 
  • Frightening or uplifting we want to know the facts and truths of the science giving our audience a solid knowledge of mental illness and not the stigmatized version so many love to tell,
  • Involving reenactments provides more than stock photos and talking heads.  We want the audience to relive the era or experience as it was for their grandparents or parents.  This will give the film a chance to be shopped at major networks and distribution outlets.  

SWAG MOCKUPS




The shirts I believe will have the new logo on  the back. (pictured above)

Going on the front of some t-shirts will have something pertaining to this production. We are looking for a catchy three word phrase for the front.  We will keep you posted.

CREW:


WRITER/DIRECTOR: Jason Stoddard isn’t new to the horror genre. After spending seven years in television production he formed a partnership with Lee Dashiell to form Afflicted Picturehouse LLC. Jason’s first feature was l ‘The Afflicted.’ Starring horror legends like Kane Hodder (Jason and Victor Crowley) and Leslie Easterbrook known for her chilling role in Rob Zombies Devil’s Rejects as Mother Firefly. The Afflicted has worldwide distribution and has done fairly well on the film festival circuit.http://www.imdb.me/scarecrow

“THE AFFLICTED regularly implies more than it details, which makes for a provocative and uncomfortably sincere examination of a matriarch gone mad without anyone really noticing until it’s all a bit too late.” – Fangoria.com


  • NETFLIX, AMAZON, WALMART, iTUNES DVD RELEASE WORLDWIDE

FILM FESTIVAL SELECTIONS AND AWARDS  

  • Winner- Best Fiction/Non-Horror (Motor City Nightmares Film Festival 2011) 
  • Winner- Best Feature Film, Best Feature Film Director, Best Feature Film Actress (Fear Fete 2012)
  • Official Selection- (Charleston International Film Festival 2011) 
  • Official Selection- (Manhattan Film Festival 2011) 
  • Official Selection- (A Night of Horror International Film Festival) 
  • Official Selection- (Dead by Dawn International Film Festival)

“Leslie Easterbrook gives a startling and compelling performance...man she’d give Joan Crawford a run for her money” - Horrorphile


J.D. HART-PRODUCER/ VO ARTIST: JD is a seasoned actor as well as an exceptional producer. He’s been in such films as The Bell Witch and also starred in “The Afflicted”.  He gave a memorable performance as the Cowboy Profit, Check out his full biography:http://pro.imdb.com/name/nm0366327/filmoprod

Carl (CJ) Johnson: Director of Photography

C.J.  has more than a decade of experience in television.  With vast knowledge in both production and post production, C.J. has seen many project from conception to finished product. In 2012 C.J. co-created Billy-Bob's Gags to Riches, which went on to achieve Discovery Channel's highest ratings for a pilot in their history. C.J. currently runs his own development company, New Picture Studios.


Elizabeth Sima-Eichler: EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

With over 14 years of experience specializing in online marketing, website optimization, call center development and management, sales training and performance management, direct marketing, TV advertising, social media, and extensive product development and management. Direct Response Pro. Seasoned executive and skilled manager of sales leaders, marketing professionals, and international agency and call center vendors.


Risks & Challenges

There is always inherent risk as we learned in December of 2015, but it took the years of experience to keep our heads in the game and find a solution. Problem solving is a major part of the filmmaking process. That's what makes it fun and stressful because you never know what tomorrow brings. We constantly have our eyes on each others back not only for safety reasons but to keep us all focused on the tasks at hand.
Insurance covers any unlikely damage to gear which unless a catastrophic mishap occurs nothing should set us back a shoot day. Murphy's Law is always present but with due diligence it will have to sit back and enjoy the show.

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SMALL SWAG KIT

$50 USD
Digital copy of the film, T-SHIRT, and MOVIE POSTER. Along with updates and video blogs documenting the process til the end.
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A special thank you

$1 USD
We will place your name in the credits and I will personally write you a letter thanking you for your contribution.
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Digital copy of Doc

$5 USD
You will receive a digital copy of the finished product.
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Digital Copy/ Name in Credits

$15 USD
You will receive your digital copy and your name in the credits.
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DVD FROM US TO YOU

$25 USD
You will receive a DVD copy of the doc. Also a special thanks on the DVD from the cast and crew. Also you will receive personalized updates and videos letting you know our progress.
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COMBO SWAG

$100 USD
DVD which will include your name in credits, HOODIE, KOOZIE, signed POSTER. Along with updates and video blogs documenting the process til the end.
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Junior Asylum Treatment

$500 USD
You will tour an asylum for two hours on a guided ghost tour along with our crew. You will also receive all the perks listed before.
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Asylum Nights: Overnight Stay

$750 USD
You will visit one of the most historic asylums in America. Also known for extreme paranormal activity you and the director will be locked down for a night . Touring the vast building not knowing what lurks around every dark corner. You will also receive SWAG from the show, DVD Copy, movie Poster, and your name in the opening credits. Hotel, food, and entry fees are covered. You must pay for travel.
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EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

$2,500 USD
Along with all previous perks enjoy an open invitation to any shoot day. Get involved with the creative process and feel free to chime in. Working closely with director Jason Stoddard and his crew, you will have a VIP experience and learn just what it takes to produce an amazing documentary that will hopefully help these victims what they deserve. Also attend one of the final edit sessions in LA.
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