Manic (2001)

Follows the fate of Lyle, a violent adolescent who, in lieu of prison, 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.

Directed by: Jordan Melamed

Cast: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Don Cheadle, Zooey Deschanel, Michael Bacall, Elden Henson, Cody Lightning, Sara Rivas, William Richert, Blayne Weaver, Maggie Baird, Roxie Fuller, Van Epperson

Genres: Drama, War

Rating: 6.5/10

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