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Self Medicated

2005 · 107 min Drama
5.5 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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Year 2005
Country United States of America
Genre Drama
Director Monty Lapica
Runtime 107 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.5/10 (11 votes)

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The film constructs a raw, unflinching chronicle of descent and defiance, relying on visceral authenticity over polish. It explores the brutal mechanics of a broken system and the fragile spark of human resilience.

What lingers after the credits is a profound unease about the lines between treatment and trauma, and a bruised admiration for the fight to reclaim one's own mind. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Monty Lapica

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Watch with undivided attention, braced for a harrowing but cathartic journey. A quiet, contemplative setting is essential.

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