Tarnation (2003)

Name: Tarnation
Released: 2003

Filmmaker Jonathan Caouette's documentary on growing up with his schizophrenic mother -- a mixture of snapshots, Super-8, answering machine messages, video diaries, early short films, and more -- culled from 19 years of his life.

Genres: Documentary, Drama

What to watch after Tarnation

Mommy Dead and Dearest (2017) — Same feel: disturbing, painful
Audrie & Daisy (2016) — Same subject: rape
Aileen: Life and Death of a Serial Killer (2003) — Same subject: rape, relationship
Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me (2022) — Same feel: emotional, painful
Cobain: Montage of Heck (2015) — Same feel: disturbing, emotional
Three Identical Strangers (2018) — Same feel: disturbing, emotional