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Daytime Tiger (2011)

Movie 92 min

Documentary

Costa Botes’ portrait of New Zealand writer Michael Morrissey is indeed a tiger-ride – an up-close encounter with an extremely intelligent man in the grip of bipolar disorder. It’s also a harrowing portrait of marriage vows tested to the extreme. Morrissey was diagnosed with manic depression in 1999 but long rejected available medication, believing it would stymie his genius. Having failed to find a publisher for his written account, he invited the filmmaker into his house to record his battle to ‘tame the tiger’ through willpower.

Costa Botes Director

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Quick facts

Released
July 23, 2011
Runtime
92 min
Language
Studio
Lone Pine

Cast

Michael Morrissey Self

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Frequently asked questions

What is Daytime Tiger about?
Costa Botes’ portrait of New Zealand writer Michael Morrissey is indeed a tiger-ride – an up-close encounter with an extremely intelligent man in the grip of bipolar disorder. It’s also a harrowing portrait of marriage vows tested to the extreme. Morrissey was diagnosed with manic depression in 1999 but long rejected available medication, believing it would stymie his genius. Having failed to find a publisher for his written account, he invited the filmmaker into his house to record his battle to ‘tame the tiger’ through willpower.
Who directed Daytime Tiger?
Daytime Tiger was directed by Costa Botes.
Who stars in Daytime Tiger?
Daytime Tiger stars Michael Morrissey.
When was Daytime Tiger released?
Daytime Tiger is a 2011 documentary film.
Where can I watch Daytime Tiger?
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