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Joe Pantoliano (The Sopranos, Memento, The Matrix) makes his documentary directorial debut with NO KIDDING, ME TOO! as part of his fight against the stigma and shame of mental/brain "dis-ease" (or disease). This empowering film sheds light on what nearly 100 million Americans suffer in isolation. Through candid, often humorous discussions with Pantoliano and his family on their struggle with his own clinical depression, as well as the compelling stories of five other people from all walks of life, all affected differently by mental illness: a brain surgeon with bipolar disorder, a psychologist with ADHD, and three high school students managing bipolar disorder and clinical depression. Each frankly discusses the struggle before they were diagnosed, including attempts at self-medication and other destructive behavior, as well as the hope and encouragement they discover when managing their own recovery and realizing they are not alone.
The result is an inspiring vision of a society that "stomps the stigma," as those impacted by mental illness are surprised to find millions of others like themselves, saying, "No kidding, me too!"
BONUS FEATURE: "Stomp the Stigma" Tour of Iraq
The result is an inspiring vision of a society that "stomps the stigma," as those impacted by mental illness are surprised to find millions of others like themselves, saying, "No kidding, me too!"
BONUS FEATURE: "Stomp the Stigma" Tour of Iraq
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35 of 38 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I work at Silver Hill Hospital and Joey was kind enough to loan us a copy to preview last fall. The individuals featured in the movie share their moving stories with strength, humor and incredible insight. Joey has created a wonderful film that helps people realize it's not only ok, but also healthy, to talk about mental dis-ease. I highly recommend this movie and the wonderful work of No Kidding, Me Too!
25 of 26 people found the following review helpful
By kork66
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Maybe now more people will pay attention to the need for more education on this topic.It takes a lot of courage for any person, let alone a celebrity to come forward!
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By D. Mckinney
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
This documentary is a must have. It is well put together. It helped me lern and understand more about myself and of other people who suffer from a form of mental illness.
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By PrestonK
Format:DVD
This documentary is powerful, well done, and a must have. Get it now. Share it with others.
This documentary does on a large scale what I've been trying to do all my life in my one man crusade. Growing up being diagnosed "hyper kinetic", and later ADHD, I also went through bouts of severe depression. I went from being drugged-down to be more "normal", to being sidelined in just about every way. I've never felt diseased, or ill. I've always felt different, but I always knew I was smarter than most of my classmates. I did my homework and have been trying to tell people that people like me also come with many gifts -- and I believe the gifts to be more numerous than the detriments. Until coming across Joey's amazing organization and work, I kinda always thought I was on my own in that regard.
There can be no more important topic to address, and Joey has made this his life passion. Stomping the stigma, and making brain dis-ease cool to talk about is crucial to allowing the vast majority of the population able to be real with themselves and everyone else. Joey is addressing something that everyone else was afraid to touch, most people try to hide, and everyone wants to be open about, and he does it masterfully.
PK
This documentary does on a large scale what I've been trying to do all my life in my one man crusade. Growing up being diagnosed "hyper kinetic", and later ADHD, I also went through bouts of severe depression. I went from being drugged-down to be more "normal", to being sidelined in just about every way. I've never felt diseased, or ill. I've always felt different, but I always knew I was smarter than most of my classmates. I did my homework and have been trying to tell people that people like me also come with many gifts -- and I believe the gifts to be more numerous than the detriments. Until coming across Joey's amazing organization and work, I kinda always thought I was on my own in that regard.
There can be no more important topic to address, and Joey has made this his life passion. Stomping the stigma, and making brain dis-ease cool to talk about is crucial to allowing the vast majority of the population able to be real with themselves and everyone else. Joey is addressing something that everyone else was afraid to touch, most people try to hide, and everyone wants to be open about, and he does it masterfully.
PK
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Purchased this DVD to assist family members in understanding our history of mental illness (anxiety, depression, bi-polar). It was a little heavy going sometimes but also had it's humorous moments. More importantly it carries a message of hope, which is strategic in coping with mental illness.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By Ringelevio
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
The documentary, directed, inspired by, produced by great character actor Joe Pantoliano is a gift to all of us. Everyone has, or knows someone who has been touched by a form of 'mental illness'. The film, and Pantoliano go to great lengths to remove the stigma associated with these kinds of troubles. The message of the film is even more important as thousands of injured veterans from the Irag and Afghanistan wars begin to come home. Many of these vets need our help and compassion. It is critical for the physical and moral strength of our nation that wew help them, and anyone else who has been labeled as 'damaged goods due to mental illness'. Buy the DVD and pass it on! Great job Joey Pants!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By MAnut777
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
If you want to watch reality TV - this is your lucky day! This documentary sheds light on mental illness in a way that it should be. Mental illness is reality for alot of people, but people try to hide this reality from others. Why? STIGMA! In 2011, we should not have to feel shame for having a disease. Please get this movie- it just might save a life.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By NAKM
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Love ya, Joey! and by the way, No kidding, me too!!
"No Kidding! Me 2!" is a very good documentary, that gives us people with a "Mental Illnes" diagnosis a look at others who, through no fault of their own have also found themselves in similar circumstances.
Many of us, like Joe, have come to our diagnosis later in our lives, but have suffered for years without really knowing why...if we can really figure out why.
I am currently getting ready to graduate from my local day rehab program, am finishing up my internship for my certification to become a Peer Support Specialist and hope to take my state boards in August.
I hope that Joe and NKM2 can produce more outstanding material to show that we are all just people with a disease that needs to be addressed as what it is a disease that we certainly didn't ask for and certainly don't want to be stigmatized for.
Dorothy Hamill was a guest speaker here, and she told us that when she was diagnosed with breast cancer, that there wasn't enough that people could/would do for her. But when she was diagnosed with Major Depression, there was like no communication at all.
NKM2 keep up the good work on your end, and I will try to keep up on mine!!
"No Kidding! Me 2!" is a very good documentary, that gives us people with a "Mental Illnes" diagnosis a look at others who, through no fault of their own have also found themselves in similar circumstances.
Many of us, like Joe, have come to our diagnosis later in our lives, but have suffered for years without really knowing why...if we can really figure out why.
I am currently getting ready to graduate from my local day rehab program, am finishing up my internship for my certification to become a Peer Support Specialist and hope to take my state boards in August.
I hope that Joe and NKM2 can produce more outstanding material to show that we are all just people with a disease that needs to be addressed as what it is a disease that we certainly didn't ask for and certainly don't want to be stigmatized for.
Dorothy Hamill was a guest speaker here, and she told us that when she was diagnosed with breast cancer, that there wasn't enough that people could/would do for her. But when she was diagnosed with Major Depression, there was like no communication at all.
NKM2 keep up the good work on your end, and I will try to keep up on mine!!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
A great one!
I just received this earlier today and I must say it is one of the best documentaries on mental illness that I ever viewed. Read more
Published 13 days ago by JimmyLong
5.0 out of 5 stars
no kidding me2 :mental illness documentary
Loved this documentary- truly depicts what mental illness is and how it affects everyone.I would recommend to anyone who has a family member with mental illness
Published 2 months ago by ds
5.0 out of 5 stars
Spectatcular
As a high school psychology teacher, I use this documentary in class and I love what it discusses in terms of the stigma attached to mental illness and also how mental illness... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Maureen Ryan
4.0 out of 5 stars
great movie very insightful!
I would recommend this movie! It is very insightful. The families are able to speak truthfully to their family members with mental illness! Read more
Published 3 months ago by cusp
4.0 out of 5 stars
NKM2-a teaching aid
I purchased this documentary as material for 2 Social Work classes which I teach at a local university. It is a great contemporary approach to to mental illness. Read more
Published 5 months ago by judy burns
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love this film.
I am a Substance Abuse Counselor. Learned from this video. Well made. Showed it to a group of clients and they loved it as well!
Published 9 months ago by Madelle
1.0 out of 5 stars
disappointed
I am a professor of psychology and wanted to use this video for class. The case studies are real and the people honest and articulate. Read more
Published 13 months ago by jack
5.0 out of 5 stars
Enjoyable, Worthy Effort
Joe describes his own struggle with depression and its relation to his acting career. He tries to break down the stigma by emphasizing that depression is a brain disease and... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Shmuel Agnon
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great documentary
Showed to my teen group for kids with mental illness and they loved it! Great dialogue after we watched this so I am pleased with it and will continue to use with future groups and... Read more
Published 13 months ago by helpingpeople1121
5.0 out of 5 stars
Moving!
Hats off to Joe Pantoliano for his sensitive documentary on mental illness and his attempt to destigmatize the disease. Kudos!
Published 14 months ago by DGV
