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.
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“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!”
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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.”