Self Medicated
Originally released in 2005. Self Medicated is a drama film. directed by Monty Lapica.
Starring Monty Lapica, Diane Venora, and Kristina Anapau
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 1, 2005
20 years ago
Runtime
1h 47m
107 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (11 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Self Medicated about?
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 gaini...
Who directed Self Medicated?
Self Medicated was directed by Monty Lapica.
How long is Self Medicated?
Self Medicated has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).
When was Self Medicated released?
Self Medicated was released on June 1, 2005 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Self Medicated?
The main cast of Self Medicated includes Monty Lapica, Diane Venora, Kristina Anapau, Michael Bowen, Greg Germann.