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This is a very moving documentary that has such depth and is so well edited. Powerful - sometimes hard to watch but that is what makes it so great. The film covers so many facets of life - not just mental illness or homelessness but also many social cultural issues involving families and growing up in America. The woman gave so much to her brother that her own family seemed to suffer as she was trying to reconnect to her roots. I think that her children and husband had a difficulty as time went on. It is a film that anyone who has suffered from depression needs to see. Bravo braves souls who made and edited this touching film.

An amazing story of human strength, the ability to overcome and living perfect imperfection. I thank them for their brutal honesty and not glossing over any truths. A must see!

This documentary takes you on a rollercoaster. One by one the mental illness, denial, guilt and abuse reveal themselves in almost every family member. Riveting.

I loved it. I was so impressed and enthralled with how the story unfolded. I was on the edge of my seat all the way through. The story exceeded my initial expectations. I originally thought the film would concentrate on the brother's story of recovery. But it ended up being much more than that. The filmmakers take you on a journey from childhood to adulthood. They explain the dramatic family history that is the catalyst for the rest of the story. Then we realize it's actually not about the brother at all, but about Rebecca who is the glue that holds the entire story together.

The dynamic within the family is completely captivating. They are probably my favorite scenes of the movie. The way this thread develops over the course of the film was incredibly surprising, thought provoking, shocking, and at times incredibly emotional to watch. It's very rare to see a family speak so intimately about sensitive matters and this is a wonderful, voyeuristic fly on the wall experience. It is definitely something you will not forget.

A must see!

Through years of adversity, this family held on to their of love of each other. They are a testament to the fable of the father that took his son camping. He asked the boy if he understood what family is. The boy answered that, of course, it is he, his sister, his mom, his dad and his dog. The father muses that the boy is correct. But then took the analogy a bit further. He asked his son to gather some branches. He did and, somewhat confused, took them to his dad. His dad wraped the branches tightly together, forming a thick bundle. He then asked his son if he understood what family is. The boy scrunched his face wondering why his dad asked again. But before the boy could speak, his dad said "Here son, take the stack and try to break it in half." Puzzled, the boy tightly wrapped his hands around it. Despite using all of his strength, he could not break it. "Why?" he asked. His father explained that, no matter how hard he tried, the bundle could not be fractured. "You see," his dad explained, "the bundle, like family, cannot be broken."

This is a wonderfully written and produced documentary. I wasn't sure what to expect but the story kept taking twist and turns that I wasn't expecting. It is heartwarming, yet tragic, in so many ways.

We need more mental health care, for rich or poor. Not jails.

We all deserve, to live and be happy.

Also, remember he was gone 20 years. They will push away family and burn bridges.

One cent tax, on all marajuana and alcohol sales go to help, those who are lost.

This is a knock out of the park for me. What a wonderfull family. In the face of so much, they managed to shine incredibly bright.