Heaven is a Traffic Jam on the 405
“Her art saved her life.”
Documentary
56-year-old artist Mindy Alper has suffered severe depression and anxiety for most of her life. For a time she even lost the power of speech, and it was during this period that her drawings became extraordinarily articulate.
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A deeply personal and unflinching look at an artist's internal world. It feels like sitting in a quiet room, witnessing the raw power of creation born from profound struggle and vulnerability. The art speaks volumes where words fail.
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