Petals of a Rose
"Dissociative Identity Disorder Accurately Portrayed"
Synopsis
A short film about a woman with DID (Dissociative Identity Disorder) who prepares for a date. Initially screened for the System Speak Community, a private community of people with DID and other Dissociative conditions. It has been acclaimed for its realistic and positive portrayal of someone living with DID.
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