Rocks In My Pockets -

Set in the rocky mountains, this children's story follows the Woods family, who carry rocks to keep from being blown away by the wind.

“I don't know if I've seen a movie that so accurately describes the panic, madness, and strange peace that happens inside the heads of those dealing with mental illness.” Rachel's Reviews

: Despite the heavy subject, the film is noted for its dark humor , visual metaphors, and "ironic, stream-of-consciousness" narration. Rocks in My Pockets

The phrase most often refers to the critically acclaimed 2014 animated feature by Signe Baumane , though it is also the title of a children's book by Marc Harshman . Film Review: Rocks in My Pockets (2014)

: The prose is described as having a strong connection to nature and rural mountain life. Rocks in My Pockets movie review - Roger Ebert Set in the rocky mountains, this children's story

This "visually stunning masterpiece" is an autobiographical exploration of mental illness through five generations of Latvian women. Baumane uses a unique blend of hand-drawn 2D animation over papier-mâché sets to visualize the internal "demons" of depression and schizophrenia.

: Critics at The New York Times describe it as an "engaging act of empathy," while Variety calls it a "modern milestone in animated storytelling". Film Review: Rocks in My Pockets (2014) :

: The filmmaker investigates her grandmother's mysterious death and the "beleaguered gene pool" that left several cousins—and eventually Baumane herself—battling suicidal ideation.