R.D. Laing asylum / produced by Peter Frelinghuysen, Peter Robinson and Arthur J. Rosethal ; cinematography by Richard W. Adams ; directed by Peter Robinson.
- Date:
- [2015]
- Videos
About this work
Also known as
Asylum
Description
In 1971, filmmaker Peter Robinson and a small crew lived in R.D. Laing's controversial Archway Community. This film documents their stay in the mental health facility where schizophrenics attempted to live communally and peacefully as they tried to heal their "selves" according to Laing's philosophy.
Publication/Creation
[Lutterworth] : [Odeon Entertainment], [2015]
Physical description
1 videodisc (90 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Series
Notes
Originally produced in 1972.
Title from container.
Special features include Breathing & running (18 min., 1971) - Laing speaks in his home about his ideas ; Paychiatry & violence (24 min., 1971) - Laing explains the reasons behind his treatments of mental illness ; R.D. Laing in the USA (23 min., 1972) - Laing speaks to audiences across the USA ; audio commentary with Kenneth Robinson (son of director Peter Robinson).
Creator/production credits
Filmed and edited by Richard W. Adams ; Recordist, associate cameraman/editor, William P. Steele.
R.D. Laing.
Languages
Where to find it
Location Access Ordered for Wellcome Collection on 2 September 2025