Self Medicated (2005)

Director:

Monty Lapica

Writer:

Monty Lapica (writer)

Genre:

Drama

Plot:

Based on true events. On the edges of Las Vegas, 17-year-old Andrew's life is spiraling out of control...

Plot Keywords:

Social Issues | Psychological Drama | Semi Autobiographical | Character Study | Las Vegas Nevada

Awards:

25 wins & 1 nomination

Cast

Diane Venora	...	Louise Eriksen
Monty Lapica	...	Andrew Eriksen
Michael Bowen	...	Dan Jones
Greg Germann	...	Keith
Kristina Anapau	...	Nicole
Matthew Carey	...	Aaron
Shane Stuart	...	Seth Calenes
William Stanford Davis	...	Gabe
Michael Mantell	...	Dr. Reinholtz
Kelly Kruger	...	Tori
Karim Prince	...	Steve
Glenndon Chatman	...	John
Noah Segan	...	Trevor
Marcus Toji	...	Mike
Richard Weisner	...	Mikey

Runtime:

107 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

USA:R

Filming Locations:

Calfornia State Mental Hospital - 11400 S. Norwalk Boulevard, Norwalk, California, USA

Company:

Promise Pictures

Trivia:

Story based on director-writer-actor Monty Lapica's own experiences following the death of his father.

Quotes:

Andrew Eriksen: You got a Bible verse memorized for it and everything, huh?
Gabe: Here's another one you ought to think about. "It's better to put it in the belly of a whore than on the ground."

Without exaggeration, one of the best films I have ever seen

Without exaggeration, this was one of the best films I have ever seen, and I will tell you why.

The film had heart. In many ways it was better than Good Will Hunting. What Andrew experienced is what most kids go through. Everyone, at one time or another, loses themselves in something. Life is about coming out of that hole, being sorry and doing what you know is right. Somehow this experience reinvigorates a person to change in a positive way.

The redemption scenes perfectly depicted what it means to cry out. This was done with tremendous humor, insight and adventure. Usually films with this much meaning are too deep for the masses. I know this struck the perfect balance and would appeal to just about everyone.

In my opinion it is close to the best movie I have ever seen, and that is because it so closely mirrored my life, with the friends, the parties, the humor and most importantly coming to a place of positive change. Now I can look back on those days and laugh because I am not that "Self-Medicated" person any more, yet I now have that high from living right as this film puts it.

This film has many incredible messages, most of all that by staying open and doing the right thing, one can go on to be the best they can be.

There is no reason why this film should not be the independent film of the year.