Hidden Gifts: The Mystery of Angus McPhee (2004)
Hidden Gifts is a creative documentary that explores the mystery of art and mental illness. It tells the story of Angus MacPhee, “the quiet big man” from South Uist, who wove clothes from grass. Diagnosed with schizophrenia in 1946 Angus was taken from his island home on South Uist to Craig Dunain psychiatric hospital among the hills near Inverness in the Scottish highlands. For fifty years he spoke not a single word to any member of the hospital staff. His presence was also an absence; his secret grass weaving his only form of expression.
Director: Nick Higgins
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 24 min
Release Date: January 1, 2004
Production: Lansdowne Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Hidden Gifts: The Mystery of Angus McPhee about?
- Hidden Gifts is a creative documentary that explores the mystery of art and mental illness. It tells the story of Angus MacPhee, “the quiet big man” from South Uist, who wove clothes from grass. Diagnosed with schizophrenia in 1946 Angus was taken from his island home on South Uist to Craig Dunain psychiatric hospital among the hills near Inverness in the Scottish highlands. For fifty years he spoke not a single word to any member of the hospital staff. His presence was also an absence; his secret grass weaving his only form of expression.
- Who directed Hidden Gifts: The Mystery of Angus McPhee?
- Hidden Gifts: The Mystery of Angus McPhee was directed by Nick Higgins.
- How long is Hidden Gifts: The Mystery of Angus McPhee?
- Hidden Gifts: The Mystery of Angus McPhee has a runtime of 24m (24 minutes).
- What genre is Hidden Gifts: The Mystery of Angus McPhee?
- Hidden Gifts: The Mystery of Angus McPhee is a Documentary film.
- Where was Hidden Gifts: The Mystery of Angus McPhee produced?
- Hidden Gifts: The Mystery of Angus McPhee was produced in United Kingdom.