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2005

Self Medicated

Directed by Monty Lapica

Based on true events. On the edges of Las Vegas, 17-year-old Andrew's life is spiraling out of control. Unable to cope with the loss of his father, Andrew's descent into drugs and violence is gaining momentum, and the once promising young man is now headed for self-destruction. Andrew's mother, helpless to control her son and fighting an addiction of her own, refuses to watch idly as her only child destroys himself. As a last resort, she hires a private company to forcibly kidnap and confine him in a locked-down and corrupt psychiatric hospital. As Andrew is subjected to the secret physical and emotional abuses of the program something inside him is re-awakened. He must somehow get free to save what's left of his life, but to do that, he knows he must first face his own demons head-on.

Duration

1h 47m

Released

June 1, 2005

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5.5

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Cast19

  • Monty Lapica
  • Diane Venora
  • Kristina Anapau
  • Michael Bowen
  • Greg Germann
  • Matthew Carey
  • Shane Stuart
  • William Stanford Davis
  • Michael Mantell

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