Manic · 2002

Manic

«You can't escape yourself.»

Jordan Melamed · 102 min · United States of America

In lieu of prison, Lyle, a violent adolescent, 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.

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Production companies

Next Wave Films

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Filming

California

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Cast

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  Joseph Gordon-Levitt

  Lyle

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  Don Cheadle

  Dr. David Monroe

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  Zooey Deschanel

  Tracy

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  Michael Bacall

  Chad

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  Elden Henson

  Michael

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  Cody Lightning

  Kenny

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  Sara Rivas

  Sara

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  William Richert

  Diego