

March 17, 2017
1h 39m
EN
John Kastner
NCR: Not Criminally Responsible tells the story of a troubled young man who stabbed a complete stranger 6 times in a crowded shopping mall while gripped by psychosis. Twelve years later, his victim, who miraculously survived, is terrified to learn that he's out, living in the community under supervision. He's applying for an absolute discharge, and if he succeeds, he'll no longer be required to take the anti-psychotic drugs that control his mental illness. With unprecedented access to the patient, the victim, and the mental institution, the film looks at both sides of the debate and puts a human face on the complex ethical issues raised.

Shawn R. White
Self / Detective Staff Sergeant Cornwall Police

Andy Bouvier
Self

Noella Bouvier
Self



John Kastner
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A.G. Ahmed
Self / Associate Chief of Psychiatry, Forensics

Sharron Capper
Self / Nurse

Debbie Vallentgoed
Self / Nurse

Charles DeCou
Self / Nurse

Michael Whalen
Self / Social Worker

Julie Bouvier
Self / Victim

Sean Clifton
Self
J.S. Kastner Productions
N/A

ONF | NFB
CA

CBC
CA

Documentary Channel
CA