Panic: A Film About Coping sheds light on one of society's "secrets," exploring the devastating, often disabling medical condition which has plagued such well-known figures as actress Kim Basinger and football legend Earl Campbell. Part of HBO's America Undercover series, this fast-paced documentary entertains as much as it informs. By using reenactments, apparent on-camera therapy, and the personal stories of Oscar-winning actress Kim Basinger and football legend Earl Campbell, the filmmakers have produced a video that makes for compelling viewing even for those who have never had so much as a nervous twitch.

But for the 23 million Americans (and countless others worldwide) who face the dismaying prospect of brain freeze and body-numbing panic when driving, shopping, or even simply leaving the house, this 62 -minute film provides medical information and recovery strategies. Joining Basinger and Campbell are ordinary folks such as the new mom who panics when her husband leaves for work, and the mortgage banker who can drive only half of the trip to see his dying grandmother before stopping the car in utter terror and returning home, defeated.

A host of research scientists from places such as Harvard and Yale join practicing counselors in identifying anxiety disorders and describing various treatments, from drugs to "exposure therapy." Viewers get to witness a couple of the film's subjects experiencing the latter. A must see for anyone with panic disorder, a friend/relative of someone with panic disorder, or someone who's interested in mental health.