Shattered Dreams

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

August 12, 1989

Original language

English

Director

Wendy Hill-Tout

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt29532727