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To Make a Home

Alice Li and I spent the summer of 2013 in China to create a documentary exploring the difficult process of social reintegration for those formerly hospitalized for mental illness in Beijing. Told from the perspective of three people -- a patient, his doctor and a social worker -- the film takes a deep look at the role community plays in an individual's struggle to overcome stigma, establish a sense of identity and ultimately find a home. Made with support from the Eric Lund Global Reporting Fund and Northwestern University's Undergraduate Research Grant.