
Drunk on Too Much Life
Synopsis
The filmmakers' 21-year-old daughter journeys from locked-down psych wards and diagnostic labels toward expansive worlds of creativity, connection, and greater meaning. Featuring insights from trauma experts and others, the film challenges the widespread idea that mental illness should be understood purely in biological terms, revealing the myriad ways that madness has meaning beyond brain chemistry.
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Drunk on Too Much Life TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-04-25
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Rendezvous With Madness Festival, Toronto - world premiere
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michelle Melles
- Screenplay & Story
- Michelle Melles, Pedro Orrego
- Original Title
- Drunk on Too Much Life
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Parallel Vision Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michelle Melles
Michelle Melles, Pedro Orrego
Michelle Melles
Rob Ruzic
Pedro Orrego, Michelle Melles
Department Leadership Roster
Michelle Melles
Director
Michelle Melles
Director of Photography
Rob Ruzic
Editor
Pedro Orrego
Producer
Michelle Melles
Producer
Pedro Orrego
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Drunk on Too Much Life
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What is Drunk on Too Much Life about?
The filmmakers' 21-year-old daughter journeys from locked-down psych wards and diagnostic labels toward expansive worlds of creativity, connection, and greater meaning. Featuring insights from trauma experts and others, the film challenges the widespread idea that mental illness should be understood purely in biological terms, revealing the myriad ways that madness has meaning beyond brain chemistry.
Who directed Drunk on Too Much Life?
Drunk on Too Much Life was directed by Michelle Melles.
Who stars in Drunk on Too Much Life?
The principal cast of Drunk on Too Much Life includes José Miguel Contreras.
When was Drunk on Too Much Life released and how long is it?
Drunk on Too Much Life was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.


















