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West 47th Street, by Bill Lichtenstein and June Peoples

Life on the streets of New York City for the poor and homeless is an unforgiving struggle. For those who also battle mental illness, it is marked by the additional pressures of fear, isolation and misunderstanding. "West 47th Street" reveals the human face of mental illness — and the faith and courage with which its victims fight to recover control of their lives. | Read the synopsis »

Premiered: August 19, 2003 at 10PM EST | Check for Rebroadcasts

Filmmakers Bill Lichtenstein and June Peoples

"We peeled potatoes in the kitchen... and, in the process, explained our goal: that the film might help people understand what it is like to live with and recover from a serious mental illness."
—Bill Lichtenstein and
June Peoples

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