Broadmoor - Inside Britain's Highest Security Psychiatric Hospital (2014)

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For over 146 years Broadmoor hospital has gained a reputation as the last stop for some of the UK’s most dangerous criminals. It was thought of as the place where mentally unstable offenders would be incarcerated for the rest of their lives – until a recent and radical change. Broadmoor is a brave documentary that goes behind the formidable walls at a time when a controversial new approach seeks to release inmates back into society after no longer than nine years. With unprecedented access to staff and their patients, Broadmoor exposes the myths surrounding mental health and reveals the realities of life inside a notorious institution.

Director: Olivia Lichtenstein
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 87 min
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Cast

Music: Barrie Bignold
Editing: Ian Dangerfield
Production: ITV Studios
Country: United Kingdom
Original Language: en

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Broadmoor - Inside Britain's Highest Security Psychiatric Hospital about?
For over 146 years Broadmoor hospital has gained a reputation as the last stop for some of the UK’s most dangerous criminals. It was thought of as the place where mentally unstable offenders would be incarcerated for the rest of their lives – until a recent and radical change. Broadmoor is a brave documentary that goes behind the formidable walls at a time when a controversial new approach seeks to release inmates back into society after no longer than nine years. With unprecedented access to staff and their patients, Broadmoor exposes the myths surrounding mental health and reveals the realities of life inside a notorious institution.
Who directed Broadmoor - Inside Britain's Highest Security Psychiatric Hospital?
Broadmoor - Inside Britain's Highest Security Psychiatric Hospital was directed by Olivia Lichtenstein.
Who stars in Broadmoor - Inside Britain's Highest Security Psychiatric Hospital?
Broadmoor - Inside Britain's Highest Security Psychiatric Hospital stars Eddie Marsan.
How long is Broadmoor - Inside Britain's Highest Security Psychiatric Hospital?
Broadmoor - Inside Britain's Highest Security Psychiatric Hospital has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
What genre is Broadmoor - Inside Britain's Highest Security Psychiatric Hospital?
Broadmoor - Inside Britain's Highest Security Psychiatric Hospital is a Documentary film.
Where was Broadmoor - Inside Britain's Highest Security Psychiatric Hospital produced?
Broadmoor - Inside Britain's Highest Security Psychiatric Hospital was produced in United Kingdom.