Outsider
Synopsis
OUTSIDER tells the story of Maury Ornest–– on track to be a baseball star when his world was derailed by mental illness. His schizophrenia devastated his life and that of his kin. His sister Laura struggled to understand Maury’s destructive behavior and the limits of her help as she fought to keep her beloved family intact. When Maury died at age 58, Laura discovered over 1400 paintings, sketches, and journal writings that revealed his rich, tormented inner world and demonstrated how painting had saved him. OUTSIDER unfolds visually through Maury’s art and through his writings, voiced by comedian Gary Gulman. The film presents a rarely seen, unvarnished view of a family’s painful journey with mental illness and captures an unexpected way they found connection.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ted Haimes
- Screenplay & Story
- Nicole Lucas Haimes
- Original Title
- Outsider
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 40m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ted Haimes
Nicole Lucas Haimes
Department Leadership Roster
Ted Haimes
Director
Nicole Lucas Haimes
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Outsider
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What is Outsider about?
OUTSIDER tells the story of Maury Ornest–– on track to be a baseball star when his world was derailed by mental illness. His schizophrenia devastated his life and that of his kin. His sister Laura struggled to understand Maury’s destructive behavior and the limits of her help as she fought to keep her beloved family intact. When Maury died at age 58, Laura discovered over 1400 paintings, sketches, and journal writings that revealed his rich, tormented inner world and demonstrated how painting had saved him. OUTSIDER unfolds visually through Maury’s art and through his writings, voiced by comedian Gary Gulman. The film presents a rarely seen, unvarnished view of a family’s painful journey with mental illness and captures an unexpected way they found connection.
Who directed Outsider?
Outsider was directed by Ted Haimes.
Who stars in Outsider?
The principal cast of Outsider includes Gary Gulman, Jeanmarie Simpson.
When was Outsider released and how long is it?
Outsider was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of 40m.