“Guilty Except for Insanity” Documentary Screening in Salem
The film follows the journeys of five people who enlist the insanity defense after being charged with serious crimes. The documentary portrays the circumstances surrounding their crimes and the dilemmas they confront as they enter the Oregon State Hospital under the “guilty except for insanity” plea.
Guilty Except for Insanity is a new documentary project spearheaded by Portland State University Psychology Professor and documentary filmmaker Jan Haaken. The film follows the journeys of five people who enlist the insanity defense after being charged with serious crimes. The documentary portrays the circumstances surrounding their crimes and the dilemmas they confront as they enter the Oregon State Hospital under the “guilty except for insanity” plea.
Two benefit screenings will be held at the Grand Theater in Salem on April 11th at 1:30 pm and 7 pm. The screenings will raise money for completing the project and serve as a forum for community feedback. A Gala benefit reception will also be held April 11th 5:30-7pm.
For more information about the film and to view a trailer please visit the project’s website. Tickets to the screenings are available at www.AbsolutelyTix.com or Travel Salem.
Screenings
Sunday, April 11, 1:30 pm & 7pm
Grand Theater, Salem Oregon
Cost: $10
Gala Benefit Reception
Sunday, April 11, 5:30-7:00pm
Grand Theater, Salem, Oregon
Cost: $40 per person; $70 per couple
Reservations required by April 4th
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