Crownsville Hospital: From Lunacy to Legacy
This feature-length documentary highlights the history of the Crownsville State Mental Hospital in Crownsville, Maryland. Drawing on many documentary works for inspiration, the film utilizes archival footage, animation, and original music to tell its story. Present-day footage and photos have been combined with archival material to capture the changes to the hospital through its 96-year history.
This feature-length documentary highlights the history of the Crownsville State Mental Hospital in Crownsville, Maryland. Drawing on many documentary works for inspiration, the film utilizes archival footage, animation, and original music to tell its story. Present-day footage and photos have been combined with archival material to capture the changes to the hospital through its 96-year history.
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