Draft script: Voiceover

Draft Script: voiceover

(To be said in front of camera) Introduction to the documentary

My brother, Huw, has two sides to him. One is a brilliant caring young man with a heart of gold. The other, is a manipulative, self centred, down right evil person who has the potential to be a danger to himself and everyone around him.

In this 10-minute documentary, I will show you what it is like to live with a mental illness and to live with someone with a mental illness.

(Voiceover) Filler shots (Interview with the parents)

…Suspicious about his illness?

My brother was diagnosed with severe Asperger’s syndrome in early 2013 and we are looking into further diagnosis of other mental illnesses such as Bipolar disorder and ADHD. I personally wasn’t suspicious about my brother’s mental illness; my mother though, noticed he was different very early on.

…Someone with such a severe mental illness?

When living with someone with such a severe mental illness it can be very stressful to others around him, you have to tread very carefully to keep the peace.

…Two sides to him?

(Cut to me asking the question, no introduction needed)(Father)

…Different to other boys his age?

In his ways, Huw is much like boys his age, prone to mood swings, back chats etc, but with him, the general traits of a 14 year old boy is heightened greatly. Everything you’d expect from a teenager is now a lot more extreme.

…Particular strain on the family?

(After the interview answer) The strain his mental illness puts on our family is tremendous, it has driven a wedge in our relationship.

(To be said in front of camera)

We can’t hold a basic conversation without there being some sort of row involved. My parents have been on the brink of divorce because we can’t keep on going on like this. Nowadays, my family lives from one row to the next, when we sit down and have a conversation or when we play a board game; Huw has to take the reigns. If is not on Huws terms then he refuses to play and makes it a very stressful experience for us all.

…Suspicious about any other mental illnesses?

(Cut to me asking the question, no introduction needed)(Mother)