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Asylum: A History of the Mental Institution in America

Asylum: A History of the Mental Institution in America

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Documentary
📜 Overview: The complex and controversial history of the mental institution in the U.S. through a detailed study of St. Elizabeths Hospital in Washington, D.C.
🌏 Languages Available: English
📆 Date Released: 1989-01-01
⌚ Running Time: 60 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 0.0

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Gerald N. Grob original image
Himself
Gerald N. Grob
David J. Rothman original image
Himself
David J. Rothman

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