Founded in 1969, the Citizens Commission on Human Rights operates as a watchdog group, claiming involvement in the passage of nearly 400 laws designed to curb coercive psychiatric practices. The marathon highlights this mission through a lineup of documentaries, including "Psychiatry: An Industry of Death" and "Making a Killing," which explores the financial ties between pharmaceutical companies, government regulators, and mental health providers.
The programming also addresses the contentious debate over the side effects of psychotropic medications. Titles such as "Prescription for Violence" and the award-winning "Letters from Generation Rx" aim to link rising prescription rates to incidents of aggression and suicide. These screenings serve as a platform for the organization's broader efforts to scrutinize the history and current standards of the psychiatric field. Viewers can access the full schedule through the network's digital platforms, including their website and dedicated streaming applications.

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