Flipping Out
At a glance
Flipping Out is a 2007 Israeli-Canadian documentary directed by Yoav Shamir, with a listed release year of 2008. The 60-minute film follows Israeli men and women who travel to India after completing military service. Some take drugs during their travels, and the documentary describes drug-induced mental breakdowns that lead some people to need professional help. Its subject is drug use among Israeli travelers in India, including the difficult consequences that can follow. The National Film Board of Canada is listed as a production company. The film is in English and listed as a documentary film. Shamir's account connects post-service travel with drug use and the need for care, making those experiences the focus of the documentary.
Who it is for
It may suit viewers interested in documentaries about Israeli travelers in India and the effects of drug use. Its subject also fits discussions of post-service experiences and the need for professional help.
What is good
- 60-minute runtime
- Directed by Yoav Shamir
- Produced by the National Film Board of Canada
- English-language film
What to know first
- Focuses on drug use and mental breakdowns
- Centers on Israeli travelers in India
Verdict
Flipping Out follows post-service travel to India and examines drug use and its serious consequences. Its concentrated 60-minute runtime keeps attention on those experiences.
Details
- Year
- 2008wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- Runtime
- 60 minwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- Director
- Yoav Shamirwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- Country
- Israelwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- IMDb
- tt1213858wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
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Sources
- wikidata.org/wiki/Q5459715· checked 3 Oct 2026
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flipping_Out_(film)· checked 2 Oct 2026