Despite being nominated for Best Documentary Feature, The Quiet One is not a documentary; it's a docudrama that's been performed by actors. (The poster above is attempting to make it very clear (to Oscar voters?) that Donald Thompson is an actor.) At the very least this pushes the boundaries of what can be called documentary. The Quiet One is purportedly a true story, and it is reported here in a documentary style very like Navajo from 1952. This is interesting for its discussions of mental illness among young people. It's unfortunate that the film quality is no longer so great.
You can watch this on YouTube, but the quality is rough.
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