Film

Escaping History

1992 · 41m · Documentary · History

Ostensibly embarking upon a portrait of a "modern-day Abraham Lincoln", Escaping History traces the development of a relationship between the videomaker and his subject. As the story unfolds, it veers from the objective to the highly personal. The tape relates the story of Mel Glasser, a recovering schizophrenic who, having adopted the persona of Abraham Lincoln, has made considerable progress in the last twenty years. The tape refuses to romanticize Mel's condition; he speaks frankly with intelligence and humour, and takes Applegath on a special journey.

• Stewart ApplegathDirector · Director of Photography · Editor · Producer

Release date

January 1, 1992

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

41m

Genres

Documentary, History