
Feature film — 2019
Escaping the Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story (2019)
An investigative reporter Nellie Bly, who’s on a mission to expose the deplorable conditions and mistreatment of patients at the notorious Women’s Lunatic Asylum, and feigns mental illness in order to be institutionalized to report from the inside. The movie is an account of actual events surrounding Nellie’s stay beginning after she has undergone treatment, leaving her with no recollection of how she came to the asylum or her real identity.
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A high-signal pick with 140 votes.
Lifetime
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Director: Karen Moncrieff
On screen
Cast & crew

Christina Ricci
Nellie Bly

Judith Light
Matron Grady

Joshua Bowman
Dr. Josiah

Anja Savcic
Lottie

Nikki Duval
Nurse Fenton

Lauren Cochrane
Nurse Lila

Johise Namwira
Johari
Kathleen Gallagher
Black-haired Crazy Patient

Mark Hildreth
Bats

Paul Essiembre
Joseph Pulitzer
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