Are the Kids Alright? is a documentary film which explores mental health care for children and youths at risk in Texas. The filmmaker, Ellen Spiro, gained unprecedented access to troubled children and their families, as well as the judicial, psychiatric and correctional institutions. By following several different families, the filmmakers document the results of the decline in the availability of mental health services for the youth who most desperately need it.

Are the Kids Alright?
Directed byEllen Spiro
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
ProducerKaren Bernstein
CinematographyEllen Spiro
Running time56 minutes
Original release
ReleaseJune 24, 2004 (2004-06-24)

Awards and conference screenings

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  • Emmy for Outstanding Documentary (2005)
  • Texas Mental Health Association Award
  • Best of Austin / Most Pertinent Media
  • United Nations Association Film Festival
  • Merit Award, Superfest International Disability Film Festival
  • Western Psychological Association
  • Picture This... Disability Film Festival

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