Soon after college, mental illness interrupted
Bud Clayman’s dreams of a filmmaking career.
Thirty years later, he’s making the movie of his life.
OC87: The Obsessive Compulsive, Major Depression, Bipolar, Asperger’s Movie is available to watch on Amazon and Sproutflix.
“A MESSAGE OF HOPE!” NPR
“MOVING, PENETRATING!” New York Times
“UNIQUELY INSPIRING!” Los Angeles Times
“A REMARKABLE ACHIEVEMENT!” The Huffington Post
“IT’S EASY TO CHEER HIS ULTIMATE TRIUMPH!” New York Post
New York Times Review: CRITICS’ CHOICE!
“This is not a film about hand washing,” says Bud Clayman at the start of “OC87,” adding, “It’s a film about the fear of acting on thoughts.” Mr. Clayman has obsessive-compulsive disorder — specifically “harm O.C.D.,” which involves intense anger and violent imaginings — and Asperger’s syndrome, which inhibits the grasp of social cues. This moving, penetrating documentary records his attempt to describe his conditions, confront them and learn to manage them.
Los Angeles Times Review: “UNIQUELY INSPIRING!”
Soon after college, mental illness interrupted Bud Clayman’s dreams of a filmmaking career. Thirty years later, he’s made the movie of his life.
OC87 on “All Things Considered”
Robert Siegel talks with Bud Clayman — director of the documentary OC87: The Obsessive Compulsive Major Depression Bipolar Asperger’s Movie. Clayman always wanted to be a filmmaker, but a mental breakdown years ago interrupted that dream. Now, nearly 30 years later, Clayman has produced and directed a chronicle of what living with mental illness is really like.
Los Angeles Times interviews Bud Clayman!
The film, which is being held over for its third week in New York City, has earned positive reviews in the New York Times, Post, Daily News and Village Voice, and has been certified 100% fresh on rottentomatoes.com.
New York Post’s Lou Lumenick reviews OC87
Clayman, who has a winning sense of humor, reconnects with people he knew in college, before his problems resulted in a raft of diagnoses, and even gives speed-dating a whirl. Through it all, Clayman struggles to keep himself, and “OC87,’’ on track — and it’s easy to cheer his ultimate triumph.
The Huffington Post features OC87
You could say that a documentary with the title OC87: The Obsessive Compulsive Major Depression Bipolar Asperger’s Movie is maybe biting off more than it could chew, but no more so than the filmmaker who found himself coping, not voluntarily, with all those afflictions.
OC87 on Voice of Reason
Larry Kane interviewed Bud Clayman, Scott Johnston, Glenn Holsten, and Dr. Jon Grayson about their experience making OC87 on The Comcast Network’s program “Voice of Reason” on May 1, 2011.
Making a Splash in the Reel Mind Series
We were honored as one of five films featured in the annual Reel Mind theatre and film series in Rochester, NY. This unique, multi-week event explores not only the social stigma of mental illness, but also the associated struggles, hopes, and pathways of recovery.
California Conference a Hit
Comprised of over 1,800 mental health providers that serve children, adolescents, and adults, the National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare Providers (NCCBH) hosted a conference where OC87 was screened.
OC87 on “One Hour AT A Time”
Imagine battling multiple mental health disorders while chasing a dream. That’s the incredible journey of Bud Clayman, the focus of this episode of ‘One Hour AT A Time’. Hosted by Mary Woods, this episode dives deep into Bud’s life, revealing how he overcame obsessive-compulsive disorder, major depression, bipolar disorder, and Asperger’s syndrome to create a groundbreaking documentary about his experiences.
OC87 on WHYY
Many blockbuster movies have illustrated what it’s like to live with a mental illness – “The Soloist”, “A Beautiful Mind”, or “As Good As It Gets” to name just a few. A documentary film produced in Philadelphia not only shows what it’s like – it was actually made by a man living with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
General Hospital Star Maurice Benard Appears in OC87
Much like his character, Maurice Benard (Sonny) has had a long battle with bipolar disorder. The actor continues to remain outspoken about his condition by appearing in the documentary “OC87: The Obsessive Compulsive Major Depression Bipolar Asperger’s Movie.”
Philadelphia Film Festival
OC87 was at the Philadelphia Film Festival in October 2010. Enjoy these photographs to get a flavor for the enthusiasm at the screenings.
Filmanthropy: Open Your Eyes
Tamara Henry interviewd Bud Clayman on the red carpet when OC87 screened at the Filmanthropy Festival in October 2010.
International OCD Foundation
OC87 screened at the 2010 International OCD Foundation conference. Audience members included people with OCD, family members, and mental health professionals. OC87 Director Bud Clayman fielded questions from the IOCDF audience about the challenges of not only making the documentary, but also being its principal subject.
Pennsylvania Mental Health Consumers’ Association
OC87 screened at the 2010 Pennsylvania Mental Health Consumers Association (PMHCA) conference. Check out this video to hear what OC87 fans had to say about this inspiring documentary.
Blindsided: The Benefits and Pain of Being Confronted by a Former Student
Jon Wolfman, Bud Clayman’s teacher from the 1970s who appears in OC87, authored the article “Bud Clayman: An Extreme Makeover” and a reflection called “Blindsided” about “The Benefits and Pain of Being Confronted by a Former Student.” Jon’s writing can be found on Amazon in the collection Passionate Justice: A Progressive Memoir in Essays.
College Students Praise OC87
When Bloomfield College screened OC87 for psychology and nursing students, they gave it “two thumbs up” – here are some of their comments…