Movie # 764 ........................."Free the Mind"

Movie #764 "Free the Mind" is a documentary that concerns a way to deal with mental illness that isn't drugs ---------so I'm very much in support of the suggestions here --- they mostly deal with mindfulness, a dali lama idea that he has been traveling to Madison about the past couple of years ------ohs theatre alum Deb Hoffman has been asked to join this study and she has been on Q & A panels that follow some showings of this film. We got to see it at Sundance (it isn't showing everywhere) and get the next best thing than attending one of the panel discussions --- we got to have dinner and discuss the film afterwards with Deb. That added to the quality of the film experience for us. As far as the film, it is well done in showing how successful yoga, meditation, proper breathing techniques, etc. have been with several patients. It introduces the idea of mindfulness, has some nice graphics, it makes you feel strongly for the 3 subjects it follows. I just wanted it to give even more information, and maybe cover a female -----but maybe that will be in the next film I assume they will make on the subject. I see this topic as taking off very soon, and that this is just the beginning --- a nice introduction of it to the public. At least I hope this is the case. Thanks, Deb, for suggesting to see this. Well done! Free the Mind 2012 NR I give it 3.8 stars out of 5. This documentary follows the efforts of neuroscientist Richard Davidson as he prescribes yoga and meditation in an attempt to ease the suffering of two war veterans with PTSD and a child with anxiety and ADHD. Cast:Richard Davidson, Travis Leanna Genre:Science and Nature Documentaries, Social & Cultural Documentaries, Meditation & Relaxation, Documentary