BORDERLINE | Film Trailer | 2016 Documentary

For more info and to purchase/rent the movie: borderlinethefilm.com
This is an experiential documentary about one woman's struggle with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). It features experts such as Marsha Linehan, who created DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) and John Gunderson (who actually wrote the BPD diagnostic criteria), but is *by no means* a talking head documentary. It tries to get across what living with BPD might feel like for one person, rather than explain it from an external viewpoint.
This film is the reason the channel @BorderlinerNotes exists. After the film was done, we used the interview footage shot for the film to create an archive of informational videos on BPD and personality disorders in general, and now the channel has grown to include more experts and types of videos, including full-length therapy sessions.
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"A feel-good movie true to its feel-bad subject." -BOSTON GLOBE
"[An] alternately piercing, maddening and riotously funny portrait..." -VILLAGE VOICE
"[Regina's] sharp, acid-tongued humor makes her a charismatic, if troubling presence..." -HOLLYWOOD REPORTER
"...an important, humanising portrait of a woman living with challenges that are rarely part of public discussion. The film is effective in drawing attention to what can be a seriously disabling problem. It's also entertaining, incisive and highly watchable." -EYE FOR FILM
----------- About the Film
The first time she tried to kill herself she was five years old. Now she is 45 and hell-bent on trying to live - most of the time.
She reacts on impulse, attacks, distracts, meditates, offers social commentary, trips over herself, laughs, judges, burns bridges, makes social gaffes, apologizes, loses her cool, philosophizes and remains dogged in her search for recovery.
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[@TisiphoneSeraph]

I don't personally get the comments saying the trailer is offensive. It's a tough fucking disorder and the trailer clearly shows how hard it is on Regina, especially given folks reactions to her. I've always really appreciated that this channel never glamorized BPD like some others do. This was a great reminder I've been meaning to check out the doc for a while now!

[@BorderlinerNotes]

Thank you! It's a tough disorder, exactly. The movie definitely tries to get this across -- hopefully successfully. -P

[@sweet2sourr]

Exactly! This is relatable to me!!

[@racheldahliamusic]

It's incredibly sensationalistic!

[@teddmented]

A lot of defensive bpds

[@Covidsicks]

​@MAGA sheepherder Exactly! I was triggered when I first watched this a while ago because I know ive acted that way before and hurt people. We get defensive when we see stuff like this because it hurts, we still haven't healed so we don't take accountability for our own actions and blame others. Now that I'm healing I can see clearer and recognise that I've acted very badly to the people I love. Yes I have bpd but I need to be an adult and say to myself lisa you made these problems now you have to fix them. It really sucks having borderline. But it's not the illness fault, it's helped but It's my fault, but I know now that I have to work with my illness, figure out my triggers and go to therpy and take my bloody meds! to be a better person and have a better life. God it's a journey

[@Covidsicks]

Okay I've written a few comments to people but just wanted to put it out there. The people who made this film and starred in it are two of the great psychologists for bpd. Marsha M Lineham, creator!!!! Of DBT therpy and Peter Fonagy one of the creators that helped develop MBT therpy. They both have worked for years on BPD therpys. They both specialise in personality disorders. If it wasn't for these two people in the world we wouldn't know what we do today about bpd therpy. MASSIVE shout out. Everyone with bpd will have different experiences to the other. This doco doesn't cover everyone with bpd. This doco doesn't represent everyone with bpd. This doco shows what it's like for some people with bpd, to get people without bpd to get a better understanding of loved ones that might be dealing with similar triggers and behaviours. (This doco helped my mother alot as Its very similar to myself and shows she's not alone in this journey) If this doco or trailer offends you, why? At first it bothered me but only because I saw myself in her. It's bothered me that we were just seen as angry people. But that's negative thinking. Who was seeing me as angry? Do I know how other people reacted to this trailer who don't have bpd? It was easy for me to say oh people just see me as angry but its just not true. That's what my head wanted me to think. I've never had one person tell me I'm an angry person. I know people will get upset with what I've said but seriously. Analyse your thoughts! I'm not coming for you but alot of people angry are people with bpd and I get it! But they made this doco to try and help people. They didn't do it in a malicious way. And yes it might seem that way. All they want is money from us and pump us with pills. But no they don't. Marsha M lineham has so many resources for us online without having to pay anything. I'm just trying to tell you that these are the good guys. They really are trying to help. Please research these psychologists, look into dbt therapy because for soooo long nothing helped but I'm seeing the light finally. I'm 28 and was diagnosed 5 years ago but it's my life. I have to take accountability. No one's going to fix me but myself. Meds and therpy help yes but the only person that's going to help you is YOU and your healthy mind. I thank God for channels like this. Please research please watch because for some of us this doco is spit on and helps!!! We are all in this together. If you didn't find this doco helpful don't bash it. Don't get angry. Just constructive criticism. Change your negative thinking!!!!!! You CAN do it. Fight. Fight for your life like your hanging on an edge and you have to pull yourself up!!!

[@aubreyaragon988]

There's no medications for BPD. No meds are FDA approved the reason why Psy doctors prescribed them is to reduce the symptoms of anger, anxiety and mood swings etc, but none of them will get to the core of the problems for people like Regina, or countless other BPD people and most not all Psy doctors believe medications are the only solution to the problem because us BPD people will never change, nor get better, that's another reason

[@renacleerican7824]

Still they are NOT concerned. Probably just trying to gain some social validation through our disorders. It is OUR voices, our LIVES, and we are big enough to talk about ourselves BY OURSELVES.

[@Pecesdegalilea]

I don’t like this documentary about the borderline disorder. I have the disorder and this make me sad. We are more than people angry and crazy.😢

[@BorderlinerNotes]

Have you seen the film? It does not portray people with BPD as simply angry and crazy. It is directed by a person with the diagnosis. Would love to hear more about why you feel this way. -P

[@saraemily7397]

@@BorderlinerNotes The trailer is offensive.

[@BorderlinerNotes]

@@saraemily7397 Thanks for the input -- what about it offends you? -P

[@saraemily7397]

@@BorderlinerNotes It makes a mockery out of BPD. I'm sure you can figure it out. Try a little compassion next time.

[@BorderlinerNotes]

@@saraemily7397 Thanks again for this. It's not surprising that someone could take it that way, actually. The tone is a bit surprising for a documentary about a mental health diagnosis. But saying flatly that it makes a mockery of BPD is going a bit far, I think. I wonder what you would think of the film! In any case, wishing you well. -P

[@MsBox5]

Ummm this doc was so raw and authentic- this needs to have a theatrical release.

[@mysterywilliams8241]

I'll definitely go check this out. Your channel was immensely helpful for me when I got my BPD diagnosis. It hurts me to see people upset at the trailer because I see myself so much in Regina. We have to be able to face the bad parts of ourselves when navigating life with BPD. It's been about 5 years since my diagnosis but about 8 years of me suspecting I had it and researching what my disorder entails. I used to STRONGLY meet all 9 criteria for BPD but now after A LOT of work and self reflection I meet about 4 or 5 of them and experience much milder symptoms. I want people to not be afraid of people like me and Regina who sometimes or a lot of the times are too much to handle. We can't just see disorders like this through a glorified lens or we'll never reach the milestones we need to reach.

[@BorderlinerNotes]

Thank you; I can't imagine a more satisfying comment for us to read. We always hope the vids on the channel (and this film) affect people in a positive way, however that might look. It sounds like you have put in an incredible amount of effort and are reaping the rewards in your life with milder symptoms etc; that makes me so happy to hear. Thanks again for the comment, and for your presence here. -P

[@suzysobrinho2921]

I bought this film and I have watched it so many times I have bpd so I understand what Regina is going through. I love it I think it's a very good representation of bpd. Even if your experience doesn't completely match hers. It's still worth watching. Also I love the borderlinernotes channel. I especially love the interviews with Charlie I find her fascinating and relatable. The other content is great too. Would you consider doing more interviews with others or Charlie again?

[@BorderlinerNotes]

Thank you so much for this! It makes me happy to hear you think it's a good representation of BPD; we tried very hard to make it true to Regina's experience. Thanks also for the channel love -- we are in the process of producing lots more material, with C and others :). -P

[@alizaofbrooklyn]

Yes more Charlie #teamcharlie ❤

[@suzysobrinho2921]

@@Keaggan Who are you talking about?You don't know who exactly diagnosed them. And if your talking about me you don't even know me?

[@zzendawgie]

How do we see your documentary? I have bpd (31yo male, forever misdiagnosed) and I have learned and healed so much from your work. Thank you

[@Lemonade-vy8ux]

You click on the link in the bio ❤

[@Jereeeeeeee]

Just watched it. Saw parts of myself in Regina. Therapy has helped me greatly and it seems like it's helping her by the end. Is she doing well now? How is she? I also like how it ended. Some may say it's a depressing ending, but I think her question at the end is the beginning of a very fulfilling journey for her. Been subscribed to this channel for a long time! (also it was great to see Charlotte haha)

[@BorderlinerNotes]

Love this! Deciding how the film should end was a hard process for us; what we came up with felt authentic and not *too* optimistic, while still being accurately hopeful. We're hoping to do more content with Regina in the coming months.. you're not the only person who is wondering how she is. And it's fun to see Charlotte back then, right? She has grown a lot, and of course we have more content with her coming up. Thanks for being here! -P

[@alizaofbrooklyn]

Love your channel. I look forward to new uploads 🎉

[@Lemonade-vy8ux]

Just watched the documentary and I enjoyed it. For everyone saying it's not an accurate representation of bpd, I would say it's a representation of extreme bpd. Bpd is a spectrum some people are mild and others are more significantly affected. Everyone has different symptoms and it affects everyone differently. I like the kindness and understanding shown by the staff towards the two women. I would definitely recommend it.

[@BorderlinerNotes]

Thanks! We worked pretty hard on the film; happy to hear you enjoyed it! -P

[@SevenRavens007]

I really enjoyed this documentary. It’s so hard to represent mentalisation struggles in films. This does a great job

[@BeGioBijoux]

No need to watch the movie, I have the live show right at my moms home😂😂😂 It really IS as stressful as it seems

[@BorderlinerNotes]

Love the humor, thanks! There's a lot of lightness in the film as well, along with the more difficult parts. -P

[@teddmented]

Right 😂

[@BeGioBijoux]

@@BorderlinerNotes i’m really hoping you’re not ironic because I meant it as a silly joke, not trying to say the movie is useless or anything like that it was more about having a mentally ill mother. On a more serious note, Watching the movie would probably make me feel some sort of validation. I respect this kind of people but I stopped trying to save BPDs a long time ago. I don’t know if they are beyond salvation but they are at least beyond my salvation, and I won’t let anyone drown me in their insanity I would rather to have them drawn alone

[@Lemonade-vy8ux]

​@@BeGioBijouxNo one is beyond salvation. I have BPD. I believed there was no hope for me. When I started receiving the help I needed I made amazing progress and I'm proud of myself. I'm sorry you have had a hard time/experience with someone with this illness and I hope you are doing ok now ❤

[@cad0420alice]

I can’t wait to watch it! It’s been years

[@cad0420alice]

Wow I just found it on my library’s Kanopy! I thought it’s just out now

[@jiujuntang]

In case you wonder about the song, it's "the fifth of beethoven, soulwax remix"

[@renacleerican7824]

Its awfully vulgar and inappropriate.

[@leonardodedeo5540]

I really appreciated this documentary, which looks at the "border-life" from many different perspectives. Are you planning to realize some new interviews in the following months? It would be truly intetesting...

[@BorderlinerNotes]

Hello hello. And thank you for your digging our channel and work. We have a ton of new material we are working to edit. We will be coming back strong in the coming months, so thank you for bearing with us (if you are). We care deeply about this channel and the people who show up here and we are filming filming filming and working to deliver more to you all...

[@leonardodedeo5540]

@@BorderlinerNotes Perfect, I can't wait 😉... thank you for your dedication on this project, I think it really deserves to continue for years to come.

[@richardgrier8968]

@@BorderlinerNotes Thank you! I really appreciate what you have done.

[@proactivex]

Oh my god. That looks stressful.

[@BorderlinerNotes]

The film is definitely stressful at times, as is living with BPD! -P

[@aboetarikske]

I have NPD but had a similar outburst this day as someone was trying to jump the queue. I don't know why she had this outburst though.

[@Lemonade-vy8ux]

I think it's really hard to say why she had an outburst but I think every human has outbursts. People with bpd, npd, and just about everyone:) I think people with personality disorders like us (I have BPD) are just more prone to it. There's a stigma around all personality disorders NPD, ASPD and BPD. That's a shame.

[@carnigoth]

Missed you!

[@BorderlinerNotes]

Thank you! We're working on lots of new things... -P

[@Nina_Olivia]

I love this film so much

[@christinecamley]

Fascinating film.

[@claritaakerman2843]

Where do you watch buy the movie?

[@BorderlinerNotes]

borderlinethefilm.com

[@religiohominilupus5259]

@@BorderlinerNotes Hi Dennis, question: I'd like to buy the film, but I don't see a PayPal option. What types of cards are accepted?

[@KonjikiKonjiki]

Seeing her triggered so hard was difficult to see, especially all spliced together like that instead of spaced out over the film.

[@BorderlinerNotes]

Thanks for your response; for sure, seeing some of the more dramatic moments all cut together in a short time period can feel a bit aggressive / too much at once. We were trying to make an 'exciting' and interesting trailer of course; hope we didn't overdo it! -P

[@bluemagma-speaks2461]

What a terrible way to portray a person who is clearly struggling. I have BPD and this is not representative of a serious Mental Health condition that is born of complex Trauma.

[@sweet2sourr]

I disagree I loved it. I seen myself and imagine other people with BPD can relate

[@brendalee8483]

Not all people who have borderline act like this. This issue is as wide spectrum as other disorders. And because there is a spectrum of symptoms, no one is identical. I think that stereotyping the disease does it a great disservice. Some people who have suffered from trauma, have this disorder. I have what is called gentle bipolar. I fight like hell to react normally to situations on a daily basis. I work hard to analyze any situation that occurs before during and after it happens to learn how to best respond in the future. Perhaps someone should interview me and make another film. I am just saying that it is a great disservice to sensationalize the extreme because it creates a stigma about the disease.

[@Scott_Alex11]

Hello 👋 How are you doing??

[@sweet2sourr]

This is similar to my experience! I loved it. Just because you doesn’t want to be seen like people who you don’t relate with doesn’t mean others don’t. It’s not stigma if it fits me. I find your comment a disservice to borderlines who relate.

[@Minerva77771]

It's so offensive. One should not spread wrong info in any way about something they either have no idea about or just look at it in one direction. The entire trailer is about rage in BPD which barely happens and it's mostly self directed, not towards others. Instead of trying to make a bad look of mental illnesses and making others "borderline phobic", try to do something positive and make an actual documentary

[@racheldahliamusic]

AGREEEEEED. THANKYOU.

[@Covidsicks]

Okay not coming for you but how was it offensive? Firstly, this was made and directed by someone with borderline personality disorder. Psychologist (forget their names) that created dbt therapy so definatley they have an idea about bpd! Secondly you say the trailer is based on rage that 'barley happens'. I have bpd and I can tell you that I've definatly acted that way. I thrown my ukulele at someone on the street, I've abused workers that didn't have my order ready in time. The explosive anger is very real for me. Just because you might not have this explosive anger, doesn't mean you can invalidate my actual experiences and those of many of us. Bpd is on a spectrum so everyone is going to have different experiences but what is shown in the doco is just an example of what someone might go through with bpd. This isn't a bad look at all. We need to show everything the good and the bad with mental health so we get a better understanding. I've never heard of borderline phobic? In all honesty I don't think that even exists if anything your talking about stigma and yes it's real but saying we're making people borderline phoic is crazy! Maybe those people who are borderline phobic need to be better educated and not rely on one doco to get all their information on bpd

[@corrineament6466]

Rage is very much a part of BPD.

[@Lemonade-vy8ux]

What's the movie called? I want to watch it. I have bpd

[@BorderlinerNotes]

Borderline is the name of the movie. You can rent or buy it at Borderlinethefilm.com. Thanks for coming to our channel!

[@renacleerican7824]

​@@BorderlinerNoteswhat if you are poor? Its like for therapy. MONEY.

[@-joe90]

Trailer sensasionalista ......

[@stoneneils]

I never thought borderline made my life shit, it just makes my relationships insane...girlfriends, buddies, bosses, landlords...any attachment figure except 'acquaintance'. Therefore I live downtown with zero close friends but at least 50 great acquaintances...half of who have seen me act out and are weary but who cares..they still talk to me. :)

[@MilanLD]

Well, relationships are usually a big part of life. I'm glad if you found a way to deal with it, but for me personally that's exactly the hardest part of bpd including the intense emotions that come with it.

[@Lemonade-vy8ux]

I am interested in buying the movie from you. How can I do this please.

[@BorderlinerNotes]

Hi just follow the link in the description!

[@Leana70]

I didn't like how dr. G talked to Barbara. Maybe he talked more to her off camera but he didn't really give her much like he did Regina.

[@n.b.189]

Is regina doing better?

[@sweet2sourr]

If you have BPD and can’t relate, move on. This trailer is fitting for some of us.

[@BorderlinerNotes]

Thank you thank you! It's risky, this trailer for the reasons reflected in the comments, but from my personal experience (Rebbie) it fit.

[@racheldahliamusic]

Then it shouldn't stigmatise the others and the other TYPES

[@saraemily7397]

We have every right to comment here as you do.

[@emeleng]

Oh boy, what a difficult person Regina is. I found this movie hard to watch, I can't even imagine what being with her in person must be like.

[@renacleerican7824]

That is how these people wanted to depict us. Because its more sensational. Its just business.

[@Lexximarie12912]

I feel like this trailer could be taken as how toxic a borderline is. And immediately steer some borderlines away as borderline doesn’t always pop up like this and this I feel would make someone with borderline feel they are narcissistic. Yes I know narcissism has a high rate to be comorbid with BPD. But at the same time this shows that route of BPD. When quiet bpd is a thing. And rather than target other people such as it shows the woman in this video we heavily attack ourselves. If you updated the trailer to show the other ways bpd can rear its head and not make it seem like we are hateful people that just fuck everyone’s life up it’s have retained better comments solely on the trailer alone

[@martinlocante5441]

Love the music

[@jiujuntang]

Me too! Scrolling the comments for a name..did you figure out the song 😊?

[@dailywisdomwordsshirleysat4005]

This film is not done from a compassionate, Christlike perspective. Mary Magdalene had seven demons and would probably have been diagnosed as borderline, yet she was redeemed. So, from a Christian perspective, no one is beyond hope.

[@BorderlinerNotes]

How is the film not compassionate? The subject is certainly not beyond hope; in fact there are lots of reasons to be optimistic for her in the film! (And, knowing her in real life post-film, even more so). Would love to hear what else you thought about the film. -P

[@urieldaboamorte]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[@ShaaRhee]

Is this a parody?

[@BorderlinerNotes]

No, it's the real deal. This is the documentary that set off the creation of our channel! -P

[@mariaeloisalemme4565]

I looove this channel! You people are serious and very careful. The movie may be great...but I think the trailer...Dont know...I kinda didnt like it.

[@BorderlinerNotes]

Thanks for the feedback, and for the love. We love you back! -P

[@jackmacaulay3619]

This is not at all the borderline my mother suffered from. Not very representative if you ask me, I think a film showcasing the diversity of the disorder would better serve the film's purpose, especially since it's called "Borderline", as if this is the definitive representation of the disorder .

[@gerardjacobs8900]

pքɾօʍօʂʍ 🙃

[@petyrwilson]

Lol the people who are upset at this trailer are the ones with borderline. Go figure.

[@sweet2sourr]

They want to be separate from us who relate to this trailer. They see this borderline as “bad” so it means they’re bad. I absolutely loved it!

[@saraemily7397]

@@sweet2sourr I don't see her as bad at all. I find the trailer offensive. You keep posting this same assumption of yours everywhere. Maybe you should do a Check the Facts.

[@Covidsicks]

​@@saraemily7397 how is it offensive?

[@Lemonade-vy8ux]

I'm borderline and I'm not upset I found it funny af 😂

[@inezkarkabe2454]

I thought BPD was taken out of the DSM and substituted with PTSD ? From the trailer one may expect a juicy parody of bordeline hysteria. Ugh.. Is this perhaps going to be a series? Narcissists next?

[@BorderlinerNotes]

I can understand how you might think that from this trailer, but we're actually pretty against the usual stigmatizing and stereotyping of diagnoses around here. The director is a person with the BPD diagnosis; we would not make a film that parodies hysteria. We would love to make a film about narcissism, but it wouldn't be the usual run-from-the-evil-narcissist-in-your-life fare that you find a lot of on KZbin. Check out some of our vids on narcissism! Thanks for your input. -P

[@sapphasea]

No, BPD is Definitely still in the DSM. This is not a parody of stereotypes, but a reclamation. Like African American people, taking back the n-word and using it How They See Fit. What you might be thinking of, is the ICD trying to rename this as "Emotional Dysregulation" in an attempt to prioritize decreasing stigma over accuracy.

[@Leon-ti9bz]

Look, if you want to include people with BPD in your audience, please don't make your film look like a parody of BPD by a crappy trailer. I'm borderline and I was going to watch this before seeing the trailer, it's portraying people with mental health disorder as quirky, loud and stereotyped crazy.

[@renacleerican7824]

Unsubscribed. We are not clowns here to entertain your audience and makes money for you. I am not hysterical. Neither aggressive.