The Testament of Oliver

2019

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Overview

Director Jessica Nilsson’s staggering documentary The Testament of Oliver chronicles her friendship with Oliver Juvonen-Peel. Oliver has schizophrenia and struggles with alcohol use disorder. He drinks to cope with his psychiatric issues, but his dual diagnosis makes it challenging to find effective treatment. He reveals to the camera that mental health facilities reject him due to his alcohol abuse, and he’s involuntarily discharged from outpatient clinics because he’s mentally ill. The Testament of Oliver reveals what happens to the people who fall through the cracks of the healthcare system. Nilsson’s documentary offers a raw and hardhitting account of a man in dire need of specialized treatment and support systems. Nilsson captures her dear friend’s struggles with an unflinching eye, sharing Oliver’s soaring highs and crushing lows on his arduous road to recovery.

Status: Released

Language: DA

Production Information

Production Countries

Denmark

Spoken Languages

Danish

Quick Facts

Original Title	Olivers testamente
Release Date	January 17, 2019
Status	Released
Language	DA

Cast

Oliver Juvonen-Peel

Self

Jessica Nilsson

Self

Key Crew

Jessica Nilsson

Director

Jesper Jack

Producer

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