Colors outside the Cage by Matilde Carreon Garcia Bedoya

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

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Quarterfinalist, The Script Lab - TSL Free Screenplay Contest 2024

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Matilde Carreon

A Latina writer with a degree in philosophy, currently completing her MA at Falmouth University. She has a lifelong passion for storytelling, nearly a decade of experience in creative writing, and a rich tapestry of multicultural experiences from growing up in Peru, Brazil, and Italy. Matilde has studied screenwriting at the Escuela Internacional ...

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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.