Psychoanalyst, psychiatrist, physician, scientist - prisoner.

Wilhelm Reich was one of Freud’s star pupils - and an outspoken anti-Nazi. A victim of a persistent campaign of lies & distortions, he pursued his work in 6 countries over several decades, ultimately landing in the U.S. - where he was prosecuted & imprisoned. “Love, Work and Knowledge” examines his life & scientific achievements, including his cancer studies & experimental medical treatment, his weather research, & his discovery of a previously unknown form of biological & atmospheric energy that he called orgone.

Bringing the Vision to Life

Researched and written by Kevin Hinchey, this 110 minute documentary was co-produced and co-directed by Glenn Orkin. Bruce Zimmerman created the original music score and Paul Apito supplied the motion graphics. Working with crews in 4 countries, Hinchey and Orkin interviewed Reich scholars and historians, along with former lab assistants and neighbors – including an interview with the last psychiatrist to have trained under Reich.