
Unfit To Stand
Documentary · Drama
Overview
An unflinching documentary of those dealing with mental illness in the criminal justice system and a profile of families who tragically fell victims to that system.
Top Cast
Lynn Brueske-Walton
Lynn Brueske-Walton
Lynn Brueske-Walton
Rep. Elizabeth Fetterhoff
Rep. Elizabeth Fetterhoff
Rep. Elizabeth Fetterhoff
Jonathan Harriford
Jonathan Harriford
Jonathan Harriford
Jacqueline Weaver
Jacqueline Weaver
Jacqueline Weaver
Tara Wildes
Tara Wildes
Tara Wildes
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