Infinitely Polar Bear

A manic-depressive mess of a father tries to win back his wife by attempting to take full responsibility of their two young, spirited daughters, who don't make the overwhelming task any easier.

In the late 70's, in Boston, the bipolar Cameron "Cam" Stuart lives with his mulatto wife Maggie and their daughters Amelia and Faith in an isolated house in the countryside. When Cam is fired from his job, he has a mental breakdown and Maggie is forced to institutionalize him. When he is released, he moves to a small apartment while Maggie works to support the children. She decides to apply to an MBA to improve her income and she is accepted by the Columbia University in New York. She asks Cam to take care of the girls for eighteen months and he agrees despite his fears. Maggie moves to New York and Cam is responsible for Amelia and Faith education. Will the scheme work?


Bring your questions, and share community resources. The film will be followed with a panel discussion by mental health professionals in our community. It is another step toward ending the stigma of mental illness.

Saturday, April 28th, 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm with a resource table. Free admittance.

May is Mental Health month. Unitarian Universalist of NRV Congregation and National Bank of Blacksburg helped to make this presentation possible.