Esta insistente manía de ser feliz
This documentary explores how art and beauty serve as a path to recovery and social contribution in the lives of four Puerto Rican artists diagnosed with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Those living with these conditions are often stigmatized, as their circumstances—which are not their choice—affect how they cope with daily life and integrate into society.
Cast
Sully Diaz
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Francisco Morales Eró
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Ivonne Belén
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Glenn Monroig
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Cordelia González
Narrator
Álvaro Calderón
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Juan J. Fumero Pérez
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Mirelsa Modestti
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Liza Lugo
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Ivonne María Soto
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José "Jochi" Melero
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Marieli Díaz Durán
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Blanca Silvia Eró
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Jacobo Morales
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Paloma González Marqués
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This documentary explores how art and beauty serve as a path to recovery and social contribution in the lives of four Puerto Rican artists diagnosed with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Those living with these conditions are often stigmatized, as their circumstances—which are not their choice—affect how they cope with daily life and integrate into society.
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