Self-Medicated Synopsis & Summary
Synopsis
Monty Lapica's drama Self-Medicated tells the story of a 17-year-old boy who is having a very difficult time dealing with the grief he experiences after his father dies. After the boy slides into a wicked drug addiction, as well as legal problems, his mother reaches the end of her tether and has her son admitted to an adolescent hospital designed to force him into confronting his issues. - Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
Movie Info
Starring:
Theatrical Release Date:
08/31/2007
Rating:
R
MPAA Reasons:
for substance abuse, language and some sexual material.
Run Time:
108 min.
Distributor(s):
ThinkFilm
Director(s):
Genre(s):
Drama
Themes:
Drug Addiction, Kids in Trouble, Journey of Self-Discovery, Death of a Parent, Mental Illness
Tone:
Austere, Downbeat, Gritty
Keywords:
abuse, death, denial, drug-addiction, emotional-problems, father, kidnapping, mental-institution, secret-organization, self-destruction
Country of Origin:
USA - Limited (08-31-2007)
Language:
English
Status:
