Psychiatry in Russia

Psychiatry in Russia (1955)

January 1st, 19550h 13min

Documentary
54%

Overview

In 1955, Albert Maysles traveled by motorcycle throughout Russia. During this trip, he shot what was to become his first film, 'Psychiatry in Russia', an unprecedented view into Soviet mental healthcare. Originally televised by the David Garroway Show on NBC-TV in 1956.


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