Unstuck: An OCD Kids Movie

Offering a succinct, heart-tuggingly honest look at school-aged kids with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), directors Kelly Anderson and Chris Baier's documentary focuses on six young people. The children—who talk about and draw examples of issues they face—include Vanessa, who worries about sickness and poison from unreasonable sources; Holden, who has a fear of bodybuilding and strength-oriented visual content; and Ariel, who thinks people may come to harm if she doesn't perform rituals (such as with clothing tags). From confusion, to feeling outcast, to effects on the family, Unstuck does an excellent job of putting a personal face on OCD, while being ultimately hopeful as the kids get help from professionals and learn how to break cycles. Highly recommended. Aud: H, C, P. (J. Williams-Wood)