Crazy, Not Insane
“Murderers are made, not born.”
Synopsis
Fascinated by the human brain and its capacity for ruthlessness, psychiatrist Dr. Dorothy Otnow Lewis has spent her life investigating the interior lives of violent people. With each case, she came closer to developing a unified field theory of what makes a killer. Along the way - steering away from the conventional wisdom of her colleagues - she explored the world of multiple personality disorder.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Crazy, Not Insane (2020): Official Trailer | HBOOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-10-26
Top Cast
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Self
Laura Dern
Literary Voice of Dorothy Lewis (voice)
Eric Lewis
Self - Dorothy's Son
Gillian Lewis
Self - Dorothy's Daughter
Richard Burr
Self - Defense Attorney
Bill Hagmaier
Self - Former FBI Special Agent
Park Dietz
Self - Forensic Psychiatrist
Catherine Yeager
Self - Clinical Psychologist
Jonathan Pincus
Self - Neurologist
Diane Sawyer
Self (archive footage)
Bill O'Reilly
Self (archive footage)
Martin Scorsese
Self (archive footage)
Robert De Niro
Self (archive footage)
Bill Clinton
Self (archive footage)
Hillary Clinton
Self (archive footage)
Joe Biden
Self (archive footage)
Joseph Paul Franklin
Self (archive footage)
Arthur Shawcross
Self (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alex Gibney
- Screenplay & Story
- Alex Gibney
- Original Score
- Will Bates
- Original Title
- Crazy, Not Insane
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Studios
- Jigsaw Productions, HBO Documentary Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alex Gibney
Alex Gibney
Will Bates
Ben Bloodwell
Andy Grieve
Joey Marra, Alex Gibney, Erin Edeiken, Maiken Baird, Nancy Abraham
Department Leadership Roster
Joey Marra
Producer
Alex Gibney
Director
Alex Gibney
Producer
Ben Bloodwell
Director of Photography
Erin Edeiken
Producer
Will Bates
Original Music Composer
Ophelia Harutyunyan
Producer
Andy Grieve
Editor
Alex Gibney
Writer
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What is Crazy, Not Insane about?
Fascinated by the human brain and its capacity for ruthlessness, psychiatrist Dr. Dorothy Otnow Lewis has spent her life investigating the interior lives of violent people. With each case, she came closer to developing a unified field theory of what makes a killer. Along the way - steering away from the conventional wisdom of her colleagues - she explored the world of multiple personality disorder.
Who directed Crazy, Not Insane?
Crazy, Not Insane was directed by Alex Gibney.
Who stars in Crazy, Not Insane?
The principal cast of Crazy, Not Insane includes Dorothy Lewis, Laura Dern, Eric Lewis, Gillian Lewis, Richard Burr.
When was Crazy, Not Insane released and how long is it?
Crazy, Not Insane was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
Who composed the musical score for Crazy, Not Insane?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Crazy, Not Insane was composed by Will Bates.