The Asylum - Saint Elizabeths
The Asylum - Saint Elizabeths
INTRODUCTION: This program accompanies the program, "Asylum;" an historical account of Saint Elizabeths Hospital in Washington D.C. Footage is of a talk panel discussion hosted by Diane Rehm in which she discusses the issue mental illness with a panel of experts from the Washington D.C. area. Although this discussion does not contain much value in terms of its' visual content, it is valuable from the standpoint that it documents the fall out from decentralization in the specific region of Washington D.C. during the 1980s. OPENING: Footage from "Asylum," transitions to show hostess Diana Rehm and her panel of guests. These guests are Norman Rosenberg, Barbara Bick and Dr. David Washington.
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BODY: Everyone is seated around a large desk. Rehm begins to ask questions, and directs the first at Dr. Washington. Seated wearing a dark suit and tie, he responds with hands folded.
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The second question is directed towards Mrs. Bick. Dressed in a textured brown dress she gives a calm reply.
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The third question is directed towards Mr. Rosenberg. Dressed in a dark suit and tie, he begins to gives a reply. (Tape cuts out mid-reponse)
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Tape begins, finishing his reply to the question regarding the Mental Heath Law project and the role he has played in bringing about this process.
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Rehm starts another round of questioning by asking her guests to describe the criteria a patient must posses in order to undergo decentralization. She first asks Dr. Washington to comment, then Bick
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The question and answer discussion continues with questions being given via telephone callers. The panel is shown sitting in attention waiting the first caller. Bick is the first panelist to respond.
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A second caller is heard.
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A third caller is heard.
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A fourth caller is heard.
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CLOSING; Rehm asks each guest to comment on if there continues to be a need for asylums.
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Rehm closes the program.
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The program's credits roll.