Escaping the Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story (2019)

An investigative reporter Nellie Bly, who’s on a mission to expose the deplorable conditions and mistreatment of patients at the notorious Women’s Lunatic Asylum, and feigns mental illness in order to be institutionalized to report from the inside. The movie is an account of actual events surrounding Nellie’s stay beginning after she has undergone treatment, leaving her with no recollection of how she came to the asylum or her real identity.

Directing:
  • Karen Moncrieff

Writing:
  • Helen Childress

Stars:
Release Date: 2019-01-06
themoviedb icon 7.5/10
  • Country: CA
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 88
Christina Ricci
Christina Ric...
Nellie Bly
Judith Light
Judith Light
Matron Grady
Joshua Bowman
Joshua Bowman
Dr. Josiah
Anja Savcic
Anja Savcic
Lottie
Nikki Duval
Nikki Duval
Nurse Fenton
Lauren Cochrane
Lauren Cochra...
Nurse Lila
Johise Namwira
Johise Namwir...
Johari
Mark Hildreth
Mark Hildreth
Bats
Paul Essiembre
Paul Essiembr...
Joseph Pulitzer
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