10 Days in a Madhouse

In "Ten Days in a Mad-House", Nellie Bly, a pioneering journalist, fearlessly exposes the brutal conditions of a mental asylum from the inside.

Undercover at Blackwell's Island Insane Asylum, Bly feigns insanity to investigate the treatment of patients.

Her gripping account reveals the horrific neglect, abuse, and unsanitary conditions endured by the vulnerable.

She uncovers the stories of sane women wrongly committed and the systematic degradation of human dignity.

Bly's courageous reporting sparks public outrage and leads to significant reforms in mental healthcare.

This landmark work of investigative journalism remains a testament to the power of empathy and the fight for social justice.