Should The Man Who Stabbed Me Go Free? (Criminal Responsibility Documentary) | Real Stories

Directed by John Kastner, this feature documentary about violence, mental illness, and the rights of victims tells the story of a troubled young man who stabbed a complete stranger 6 times in a crowded shopping mall while gripped by psychosis. Twelve years later, his victim, who miraculously survived, is terrified to learn that he’s out, living in the community under supervision. He’s applying for an absolute discharge, and if he succeeds, he’ll no longer be required to take the anti-psychotic drugs that control his mental illness. With unprecedented access to the patient, the victim, and the mental institution, the film looks at both sides of the debate and puts a human face on the complex ethical issues raised. From NCR: Not Criminally Responsible Twitter: https://twitter.com/realstoriesdocs Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RealStoriesChannel Instagram - @realstoriesdocs Real Stories Shorts: Real Stories has a new channel for digestible, bite-sized documentary content! Click the link to watch and be sure to like and subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzxYRMtFxOFzLshCtkwDRNg Content licensed from NFB Canada. Any queries, please contact us at: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com If you loved this film, Real Stories has hundreds more full-length documentaries, click the link to enjoy: http://bit.ly/1GOzpIu If you loved this film, Real Stories has hundreds more full-length documentaries, click the link to enjoy: http://bit.ly/1GOzpIu