Colors outside the Cage
Colors outside the Cage
Feature
· Drama · 112 pages
Status: Spec
Trapped in a psychiatric hospital after a suicide attempt, a troubled young woman must unleash her creativity to escape the clutches of a manipulative psychiatrist who preys on vulnerable women with mental health issues.
Written by
Matilde Carreon
1 Accolade
Accolade Highlights
Quarterfinalist,
The Script Lab - TSL Free Screenplay Contest 2024
1 Writer
I’m a Latina writer with a love for the strange, the untold, and the outcaster’s gaze—born from a life lived between worlds as a neurodivergent daughter of a diplomat. With a Philosophy degree and an MA in Writing from Falmouth University, I’ve recently published the YA Fantasy novel *The Last Firefly* on Readict and now craft audio fiction as a st...
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This story offers a critical exploration of mental illness while drawing on real-life experiences within the neurodivergent community. "Colors Outside the Cage" provides an engaging and inspiring glimpse into the struggles many people silently endure as they battle abuse, social stigma, and even themselves. It also presents creativity as a path to self-discovery and empowerment, especially in the face of oppression.