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.” The film follows Bud Clayman who suffers from mental illness, as he talks with others with similar struggles, including Benard.
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. After making this documentary, Bud founded the website Recovery Diaries, which expands on that story by allowing others to share their own stories of mental health, empowerment, and change.
