Being a big Louis Theroux fan, his recomendation of the documentary "Mini" made me watch what i can only call a heartbreaking , funny and eye opening piece of first class filmaking, i was left with a feeling of horror, especially the bit where poor Mini is told he is not going home anytime soon, which left me in tears and was one of the most harrowing things i have ever watched, thankfully one thing i was left with was hope Mini would one day be happy.
Naturally i found the follow up documentary "Johnny Oddball" made ten years later and featuring Mini after his release , there was no hope after watching this, only a profound sense of sadness and fear for Mini's future . Could not stop thinking how Michael was doing now , praying he was at peace.
Bought the book and firstly the knowledge that Mini had found some peace and belonging was beautiful and i cried with Mini again, the book is hard reading as his journey is not plain sailing , far from it, please buy this masterpiece if only to help Michael, and you wont be disappointed
Naturally i found the follow up documentary "Johnny Oddball" made ten years later and featuring Mini after his release , there was no hope after watching this, only a profound sense of sadness and fear for Mini's future . Could not stop thinking how Michael was doing now , praying he was at peace.
Bought the book and firstly the knowledge that Mini had found some peace and belonging was beautiful and i cried with Mini again, the book is hard reading as his journey is not plain sailing , far from it, please buy this masterpiece if only to help Michael, and you wont be disappointed
