Manic (2001)

overview : Follows the fate of Lyle, a violent adolescent who, in lieu of prison, is placed in a juvenile mental institution where he encounters a group of equally troubled teens. This motley crew - abused, sexually confused, violent, and yet hanging on by their grit and anger - becomes Lyle's last lifeline as he fights to find meaning in a world that seems to defy understanding.

Release Date : Jan 27, 2001

Runtime : 1h 42m

Genre : Drama  

Companies : Next Wave Films

Countries : United States of America

Keywords : depression, child abuse, group therapy, mental institution, juvenile delinquent, mental illness, troubled teen, teen anger, bipolar, self-harm, teenage protagonist