Review of Titicut Follies (1967) by Nicola B — 04 Nov 2008

Hardcore documenting and powerful images make this movie a classic.

This review of Titicut Follies (1967) was written by Nicola B on 04 Nov 2008.

Titicut Follies has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Fernando H (146) on 20 Sep 2015

Operating as a horrifying indictment of the ways in which the US government treated people suffering from mental illnesses back in the 60s,…

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By Erik A (95) on 04 Nov 2008

Not a bad movie, just a boring subject. I still do not see the reason why it was banned for 25 years…

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Subject matter is terrible but everyone should see how conditions were or can be in mental facilities…

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