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Psychiatry in Russia

5.8Jan 1, 19550h 13mDocumentary

Directed by Albert Maysles

Written by Albert Maysles

In 1955, Albert Maysles traveled by motorcycle throughout Russia. During this trip, he shot what was to become his first film, 'Psychiatry in Russia', an unprecedented view into Soviet mental healthcare. Originally televised by the David Garroway Show on NBC-TV in 1956.

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