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B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 60.9 / 100
2005·Biography / Drama·1h 47m

SELF MEDICATED

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.

Above the Line
Monty Lapica·DirectorMonty Lapica·Writer
Cast
Monty Lapica·AndrewDiane Venora·LouiseKristina Anapau·NicoleMichael Bowen·Dan JonesGreg Germann·KeithMatthew Carey·AaronShane Stuart·Seth CalenesWilliam Stanford Davis·GabeMichael Mantell·Dr. ReinholtzFaleolo Alailima·Kawa
Full Crew
(2 credits)
Directing· 1
Monty Lapica·Director
Writing· 1
Monty Lapica·Writer
By the Numbers
60.9
OF 100
Master Score
5.7
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#2E3034
#FFFFFF
#8C8C8C
Mood
Somber, Precarious, Introspective
Composition
Layered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Graphic Design

“A man in a dark grey hooded sweatshirt and jeans walks on a thin white line that is part of a large, metallic razor blade. The razor blade is positioned horizon”

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Key Elements
Razor BladeHooded SweatshirtJeansCity Lights
Atmosphere
Dark, Gritty
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
8/10
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