

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 : January 27, 2001
Runtime : 102m
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, depressing, comforting