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Self Medicated a Film About Art

  • 2014
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 38m
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7.8/10
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Self Medicated a Film About Art (2014)
Whether you are a successful artist, an unproven entity or struggling to create while working a 9-5, there is a common thread among most creative types: a depression that is kept at bay by producing new works. Art can serve an artists, and their struggles
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Whether you are a successful artist, an unproven entity, or struggling to create while working a 9-5, there is a common thread amongst most creative types: a depression that is kept at bay b... Read allWhether you are a successful artist, an unproven entity, or struggling to create while working a 9-5, there is a common thread amongst most creative types: a depression that is kept at bay by producing new works. Art can serve an artist much in the same way any drug might. "Self ... Read allWhether you are a successful artist, an unproven entity, or struggling to create while working a 9-5, there is a common thread amongst most creative types: a depression that is kept at bay by producing new works. Art can serve an artist much in the same way any drug might. "Self Medicated" is a new film about art, artists, and their struggles to stay happy. The Antago... Read all

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    • Ethan H. Minsker
  • Writer
    • Ethan H. Minsker
  • Stars
    • Richard Allen
    • Raul Ayala
    • Mike Cohen
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    • Director
      • Ethan H. Minsker
    • Writer
      • Ethan H. Minsker
    • Stars
      • Richard Allen
      • Raul Ayala
      • Mike Cohen
    • 5User reviews
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    Richard Allen
    Raul Ayala
    Mike Cohen
    Timothy Danger
    Shannon Marie Daugherty
    José Luis Jácome Guerrero
    Ethan H. Minsker
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    Ted Riederer
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      9mdiaz14160-604-929347

      Really understated film

      This film examines the state of depression and how artists use it as fuel for their creativity. It's a quiet look into the depths of loneliness, feelings of desperation and thoughts on being an outcast in the world. These themes are examined across the United States as well as into other countries.

      The film offers glimpses ranging from playful, to heart wrenching, to matter of fact takes from all types of artistic viewpoints. It touched me personally because a viewer with a sensitive heart can find themselves in any number of the characters on screen. I purchased, rather than rented this film as it's one of those formats that stays inside you and will eventually call for another look. Highly recommend.
      10hannahhightman

      An important movie for anyone interested in arts communities

      It's only recently that I've really become involved in the arts scene in New York, so I watched this for educational purposes. I think a lot of outsiders don't realize all the leg work involved in putting together art events and movements, and I appreciate that this movie doesn't gloss over the more difficult parts of pursuing art as a career. It really captures the peaks and pitfalls of having your work seen by other people, and the struggle to make it accessible to the public. It also captures the eccentricities of these artistic circles. Characters welcome. It's nice to see people speaking frankly about what it's like to be an artist.
      9alanalorincarlson

      Art by Any Means Necessary

      I sought out this film after seeing it mentioned in the back of Ethan's Psycho Moto Zine, and thinking, dang, this guy does a lot! He writes books, publishes a zine, and makes movies (?!)

      It turns out he's also a founding member of the Antagonist Art Collective, which as I gathered was a sprawling movement dedicated to the idea that you should probably make something, like, NOW, and invite (or bully) your friends into doing the same. This film follows many members of the group, from its spawning place in NYC to Europe and South America. We get a look at some artists who make great work and are passionate about what they do, and that's inspiring!

      If you like this film, I'd check out Man in Camo, a newer autobiography by Ethan, as well as Beautiful Losers (2008, Aaron Rose/Joshua Leonard)
      10kbrzoznowski

      If you like art…and even if you don't

      This doc is a nice portrait of what it takes to put together art-related events and what it means to "do" art in NYC (and other places). Whether you're into art or not though, there are enough interesting characters in the film that you'd be engaged in the story anyway. The artists in it are certainly an eclectic group—some funny, some oddballs, all with plenty of personality. It's cool though to hear an honest account of what it feels like to have your artwork seen and appreciated. And also the flip side, of what it feels like to struggle to get your stuff out there. It's not like downbeat "poor me" whiny artists though. It features artists who have had varying degrees of success, most of whom are happy just to have the chance to create and have art be part of their lives.

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      • Trivia
        During the making of this film one of the subjects to be interviewed was Arturo Vega (artistic director of the Ramones) passed away. The film is dedicated to him. He was in the last three films by Ethan Minsker.
      • Connections
        Featured in This Is Berlin Not New York (2008)

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      • Release date
        • March 6, 2014 (United States)
      • Country of origin
        • United States
      • Languages
        • Spanish
        • English
      • Filming locations
        • Austin, Texas, USA
      • Production companies
        • Film Exchange
        • Minsker and Lee production
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        • $3,000 (estimated)
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      • Runtime
        • 1h 38m(98 min)
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