Watch Beating the Black Dog

One in five of us suffers from depression. For some, the 'Black Dog' takes on terrifying dimensions. For those with bi-polar disorder, or manic depression, the fug can descend into psychosis, alcoholism or even split personality disorders. This documentary highlights some of the more alarming sides of depression and how it affects the sufferers and their families. 'Black Dog...' is a moving, empathetic dissection of the mental illness that afflicts so many of those around us.