Over the past decade or so, the climate has improved for people with mental illness, and that is true whether or not a person has a beautiful mind.

TOUCHED WITH FIRE is a new film that explores the complexities of living with bipolar disorder.

Inspired by the film maker's own struggles overcoming bipolar disorder, Paul Dalio wrote, directed, edited and scored his feature film debut which also includes performances by Griffin Dunne, Christine Lahti and Bruce Altman.