rebirthing : Dancing with the Devil

“I’ve had a lot of lives – like my cat, I’m on my ninth life.”
Demi Lovato’s explosive documentary series comes to a close with revelations about her broken engagement, her return to the studio, and exploration of moderation sobriety as she attempts to let go of her past and moves ahead living her truth.

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Production Companies: OBB Pictures, SB Films
Director: Michael D. Ratner
Executive Producers: Michael D. Ratner, Scott Ratner, Scooter Braun, Allison Kaye, Scott Manson, Kfir Goldberg, Miranda Sherman, Andy Mininger

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100+ komentarze:

Sara Diaz:

...her former assistant didn't get enough credit for calling 911 and basically saving her life even though she was told not to.

Ethan Ngwenya:

I am very happy that Elton isnt sugar coating this unlike everyone ekse

Vintage Disco:

I wish the documentary would have given her assistant a little more time to talk about how much she was affected by the whole overdose.

john angeloni:

Sir Elton pulling no punches when it comes to moderation. Nobody knows better than him. I salute his honesty.

Leticia Rodrigues:

I feel like her mom doesn't really get what is going on, her sisters seem way more cautious with her

Andy Gilleand:

I hope the moderation thing doesn't turn out to be a mistake. I know it can work for some people, and the weed doesn't worry me either since that's not addictive in the same way as the other stuff, but the moderation in drinking does definitely worry me, because I know how easily that can become a slippery slope. I hope it works out.

Sabrina A.:

Elton is literally the only person who didn’t bs the whole time. During this full documentary they spoke a lot of words, but barely said anything....

Blubberface 23:

“Moderation doesn’t work. Sorry! If you drink you’re gonna drink more if you, you know, take a pill you’re gonna take another one. You either do it or you don’t.” I agree completely and totally Sir Elton John.

Andrea the Music Owl:

Elton over here just being a blunt grandpa, I love it

Karen Bernardino:

Someone with a chemically dependent brain chemistry and clearly addictive personality should not be doing or consuming substances in any capacity. I truly admire Demi and pray she doesn’t end up in the arms of the devil again but like Sir Elton John said , moderation doesn’t work.

Jeff:

Honestly I feel Elton John had the truest and best things to say in this episode.

__ilovelucysomuch:

I thought the watermelon cake was cute until I realized it was an actual watermelon, instead of the cake flavor.

dolimi jotoo:

Elton John was the only person who spoke honest facts here. She seems to be surrounded by yes people and enablers, which is honestly alarming.

Amy A.:

She literally said it herself. She got a bottle of wine and immediately went off the deep end. Why is she lying to herself now saying she can drink and smoke weed "in moderation" No you can't, honey.

Baca World:

Demi is still so lost... it’s heartbreaking

Jordan Suaste:

I adore this woman so much.

Emily Horan:

The mom not worried about drinking and smoking because "she knows her limits". Did you not listen to the song Demi wrote? Dancing with the Devil? Also the fact she relapsed AFTER almost dying. I pray for her and see this turning into a tragedy. 🙌

Shannon/Brad Sieber:

Never think you have control. As a recovering addict myself I learnt from my relapses that I will never have this in the bag. I love Demi but im scared for her still. Elton John said it best. You can't do anything in moderation.

Jenna Kratsas:

the delusion in this episode is scary and heart breaking

Very Veronica:

“It’s just a little red wine, I’ll be fine” -Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.

Daniela Cadena:

Love how Elton John was literally: No moderation sobriety doesn’t work
😂 no f*cks given

Brie Derilo:

Demi's team PLEASE hire a counselor about her addiction. Addiction is a lifelong thing and cannot fix in a snap of a finger

Xara Rose:

She’s still dancing with the devil. Now it’s just to a different rhythm.

Destiny Mcnutt:

As a person who has been around addicts first hand. Moderation truly doesn’t work. Well let me put it this way it doesn’t work for addicts. It will eventually lead to something worse. And she’s surrounded by people who are telling her yes. I know with addicts and just people in general you can’t tell them what to do but you can encourage them to do something else. I was so proud the first 3 episodes and this just broke my heart.

Ale Jandra:

The "moderation" thing is a huge mistake and terrifying. I pray she is careful.

YouTube Originals:

Thank you for sharing your story ❤️

Yasmin:

I honestly thinks she is still using alcohol and weed to calm down her suicidal thoughts just like she did with hard drugs. She really needs to work on her suicidal thoughts and temptations. That’s is how she is going to get better. Drinking and smoking weed won’t because she will always stay ‘in the past’

Alison:

In the next documentary Demi will be saying “yeah that last documentary I was lying to myself and making excuses for moderation”

cdawnfly:

My brother fought with addiction for 10 years and each time he tried to be sober he would rationalize drinking and within a couple of months he was doing hard drugs each time. I still take a deep sigh and let a couple tears out every time I go to type this out, 09-15-2017, I lost my brother. Addiction sucks, I wouldn't wish it on anyone.

kelly mcphaul:

I just have a dark feeling about this. Not that my opinion is important, it’s just a scary situation that I’ve never been in or a part of in real life.

Dash120z:

I just love how Elton John held nothing back and straight up said "uh Moderation doesn't work, sorry!".

Kaytlin Rodriguez:

Elton took the words out of my mouth....the others are just the “yes” men around her. With peace and love 🌚

Rania Assal Del Valle:

"I love how gay your house is"

This guy's humor is absolute gold.

RainbowByt3s:

All these people being like “GRRRR SHES NOT SOBER THIS SERIES IS A LIE!!”
Like... she’s not claiming to be sober. This isn’t a fairytale with a happy ending “And she never touched the bad things again.”
This is the end of a CHAPTER. A part of her path that SHES STILL WALKING. It’s still a path of growth and movement because recovery from addiction is a neverending process. She still trying to learn and grow.
I have such huge respect for her for making this and I’m not even a Demi fan.

Leticia Milan:

I absolutely loved Mr. Elton John’s advice. He made the most sense to me. Real but not disrespectful.

Allison Tamayo:

I liked Elton being honest about what he thought on moderation. I hope that is not the case with Demi, but his honesty was refreshing.

Maya.M J:

My heart dropped when she said that she would like to be able to drink in moderation and smoke sometimes to get that relief. I don't really understand this documentary now, like, it doesn't feel honest.

Karine Sophia:

I think she is trying to convince herself she got this...

Jettsetgirl:

Elton Knows the truth ..the “relief”
She wants is peace within - you won’t get that with ANYTHING outside of yourself

sammy aberdein:

Feel like Demi and Russel Brand would have some amazing conversations. He’s now been sober for almost 20 years, stopping at the same age as Demi

Ms. Mikaelson:

This the first time I ever seen Will Ferrell so serious not goofing off

broashley o:

I don't trust her. But I don't need to, and she doesn't need me to. She needs to trust herself.

T:

I'm worried we won't have her around for years to come. Her career has become relapse and recovery story, and its wearing thin.

Ereh_Supremecy:

When it showed her smiling with her new hair I almost cried. I thought "Thats the real Demi." As someone who is struggling with their own identity and gender roles that meant a lot.

Kate Loves Izone Our Parallel Universe Continues:

I’m glad that I’m at a point in my own recovery that hearing someone say they moderate doesn’t trigger me to think I can drink again, I’m
2 and a half years sober TODAY!!!!

Shivam Trivedi:

This documentary hits harder after the album & MV have released❤️i think i'll binge watch it all over again.

jennp:

I get the impression she feels guilty about her OD & relapse, but isn’t actually ready to be sober. So, she walks the line - and tries moderation. It appeases her enablers, and relieves her guilt. She feels in control & is still able to indulge - all while feeling guilt free since they all condone her approach. I pray this works for her, and wish her only the best.

Adianez Athena:

Everyone down here acting like they're addiction counselors or experts.

thyop89:

I honestly think she's mistaken in her belief that she's in control and thinks that she can touch any of these substances again in moderation. Soon she is going to see herself as former addict and then she's going to think she can try it again because she's no longer an addict. The truth is she will always be in recovery, it's a continual and lifelong process. I really wish her the best and I hope she can beat this but it seems that she still has work to do.

Sarah:

Sorry, but whatever Elton John says is pretty much gospel. Moderation doesn’t work. She’s just filling the hole, and the moderation will just creep up and up as her tolerance increases. What happens when she needs a T break? She’ll resort back to the hard drugs.

RathØX:

Her new hair omg 🥰

Cinthya Hernandez:

im so confused as to why her team was restricting her diet so much, knowing she has a history of an eating disorder

Dephii:

I was on meth for 3 years straight, homeless with no support. I walked away and got sober on my own. Fast forward a few years to me having my son and getting addicted to the pain meds they sent me home with. That spiraled into a nose-dive and I eventually walked away from that after 7 years. Both times I never went to rehab or had anyone take care of me while I was withdrawing, I had to work and support myself. That was 6 years ago and I have also followed the moderation technique (I didn't know thats what it was until hearing it now) mostly because I dont have money for rehabs or doctors to help with my BPD and PTSD. So I found what works for me and that is smoking weed and drinking occasionally. I have a 12 pack of beer thats been in my fridge for two weeks. I have no desire to use pills or meth again. But I wonder if thats because the weed and alcohol are different that my DOC. My DOC's were always uppers and the high that I get from green and alcohol are downers, I don't know. I just know that it can be done and we should stop with this black and white thinking that everyone is the same.

PinkiixxxmakeUp:

Elton said it best
If you drink one you are going to drink more
If you drink a pill you’re going to drink another one
Moderation isn’t for everyone 🥺 I’m afraid for her 🥺

R. Syed:

Ok but seeing her all giddy like a child over a birthday cake is the most precious thing 🥺❤️

Chipper ChelseaKay:

It has been such an honor to be included in Demi's recovery throughout the years. Unless you've suffered from trauma, mental illness, or substance abuse, you can't understand the crippling emotional pain you face from it and how soul-crushing recovery is. She is so strong. What Demi is doing with moderation is called harm reduction. It is a method used often in substance abuse recovery to allow the client to have agency in their life. Whether Demi stays with weed and alcohol or if she relapses with hard drugs, for now, this is the choice she is making for herself - which is the only way recovery works. If she has a relapse, that is her lesson to learn. There are no mistakes in recovery, just lessons.

Jess:

Using in moderation. Okay, ma’am. Maybe there will be a third documentary about how that didn’t work. Hopefully the third documentary isn’t about her life before an OD death.

This is KP:

I don’t see you as a druggy or a drunky I see you as a human being who is working their way for survival love the hair cut you look beautiful ❤️🙏🏽

Anya Lazarek:

Multiple strokes, heart attack, it's a miracle she's still alive... Demi, wake up!

Matty Lecoq:

“Demi Levato divorces fiancé”. That makes sense

KenzWalla:

‘The shroom room’ concerns me so much.... even if it’s just a joke...

Katie smith:

I was on board with this documentary at the beginning and as I got more of the way through it became clear to me her friends and family are enablers and yes men. Her ‘moderation’ is dangerous and her mum saying she’s ‘in control now’ really ?? This whole thing is just another big album promo. The way she gave her choreographer the chance to ‘tell her story’ (someone’s life who was ruined) was narcissistic to me. I’ve been a Demi fan since camp rock but I really think its time she retired from this life, the attention seeking and toxicity of fame is what her addiction thrives off

Solanum:

I’m so happy that she’s better, but as someone who has dealt with addiction, I take her betterment with caution. She has done an entire Documentary in 2018 celebrating herself, her personal growth and as well overcoming her addictions, but shortly after that relapsed and started using Heroin and Crack and then overdosed on Fentanyl. Addiction is a lifelong diagnosis and things can change pretty quickly. I wish her all the best, but I also feel like by mounting this crazy new beginning and her new, better self, she also puts a lot of pressure on to herself.

Lostgirls club:

Did anyone else feel how raw the pain was in her expression and her voice?...damn

Madison Wagnaar:

This poor girl was literally hungry - for like 10+ years - she’s finally feeding her heart, soul and body at long last. The watermelon cake bit shatters me

lexy9210:

they couldn't have written "friend AND former assistant" under Jordan? jeez

TJ VanderYacht:

Moderation is a slippery slope, truly wishing the best for her.

Magela Monde:

When Elton John tells you moderation doesn’t work, believe him!

L C:

I think this is more to tell her full truth and to let us know she’s not fully sober but she’s trying to get there but she can’t she’s got an addictive personality so it’s going to be hard . I just pray she never ends up in the position she was in before 🙏🏼

Thea Nt:

Elton John was the only person who spoke honest facts here. She seems to be surrounded by yes people and enablers, which is honestly alarming.

Lili Marie:

The fact she hasn’t had a cake for her birthday in so long breaks my heart.

day Z:

“moderation doesn’t work” yaaas elton 🙌🏽 that’s the sad truth

Sel:

as a fan, im honestly scared of this moderation thing. ofc i want demi to be able to live her life as authentic as possible so i rlly hope that this works out for the best. it would be a tragedy to lose someone who has been a thousand times blessing to other people's lives, just like her

Ella Enchanted:

What is with her friend (ex sober companion) encouraging her to use drugs in moderation?!
Moderation does not work with addicts. These two best friends do not give off genuine vibes #justsayin

Maddy Moore:

I love how Elton just flat out said “moderation doesn’t work. Sorry!” Love him. Lol

Jaylen Fulton-Sweat:

Okay is it me or does EVERY song on the album make 10x more sense now

Micah Caron:

“The hardest part of the break up was mourning the person I thought he was.“ That’s big.

Amie Turner:

I’m so upset for her
She should really take in what Elton has to say about being entirely sober, I hope she never de rails again but I wouldn’t be surprised if she did.

Helena Swan:

I don't want to be the person who points the finger and judges, but the path that Demi is taking is very dangerous. I hope she gets well.

Christopher Milliorn:

Anybody think Demi’s mom is on another planet and is so disconnected.

MyHellonurse:

Who thinks her family and friends need counseling so they can stop enabling her.

Devyn None-ya:

“It’s just a little red win, I’ll be fine..... “
Then goes on to saying she wants to drink in moderation. I pray she can

Elizabeth Allen:

I'm more concerned about her friends/codependents.

Andrea the Music Owl:

The other episodes felt more natural to me but this feels like she's reading word for word off a script. Like at 17:38 it looks like she's reading something.

Fierce Peter Gaming:

Blessing everyone in the comments! 🙏🏻

strawbaby:

I think the weed is not gonna be an issue but alcohol is not something you can do in moderation as an addict. but I really hope she does well

margi cates:

I don’t think she’s bipolar.
I don’t see the mania in her eyes, even hypo mania.
Also bipolar has a lot in common with PTSD and CPTSD.🤷🏼‍♀️

heidi raise:

the drinking & smoking is an attempt at filling a void. i’m not sure what demi’s missing but i just hope she finds it. she’s my angel. she’s been my world since i was in grade school.

i’m not angry or disappointed in her. i just want more for her. i want the world for her.

Jessica Trujillo:

I love her, I do. But I feel more concerned for her after watching this documentary than before 😔

rivière:

The fact that legends like Christina Aguilera, Elton John and Will Ferrell took a part in Demi's docuseries.

koriethegiraffe:

elton john has been through alot and in the industry since forever he knows what hes talking about.

Allison Cepress:

When he asks if she’s entirely sober now my heart broke a little for her

Natalia Garfias:

Why are they talking about moderation with 3 cakes in the table? She has SO much desire to be okay and at peace but still trying to find the tangent to the problem :(

Emily Stry:

when elton and scooter said the whole thing about moderation was like a whole slap in the face

MTV:

❤️❤️❤️

꧁Brianna꧂:

Weird watching the part about her bf... knowing they're not together, but no one but yourself should be the root to your happiness <3

grubbymanz:

the problem with this situation is that all these people are essentially employees of demi lovato, even her friends which seem like complete sycophants. Thus she has no real feedback in her life, this is truly scary and why ppl get in trouble. Any truly honest voice that doesn't jump in line with what she wants to be true, won't have a job.

Kim Blank:

I adore Demi as an artist, she oozes talent. But this docu series leaves me with with such a sour taste. IMO people only change when they are truly remorceful and i just dont get that from her. She doesnt believe in sobriety for herself, she denounces her previous diagnosis, she is basically doing what she wants when she wants but she just wont do hard drugs cause it scared her... i wish for her that this "plan" works, but everyone in her corner saying they are on board with half measures is just feeding the beast and eventually the beast will become too strong to contain... i feel bad for her, because she seems like a beautiful soul but in my lifes experience with mental health and addiction is thats it always ends up all or nothing. I sincerely hope im wrong.

Fabiola Ching:

Girl...Demi....this was kinda scary to watch. I’m really not buying it and I’m suspect of the ppl on ur team, as they should know better than to do ur brand like this. We didn’t even get to hear much abt the album, doll! I hope u find ur chosen family and I hope u find a space where u don’t always have to pretend. Rooting for u, grateful for ur grace and perseverance.

Magical.Queen:

She has been "Sonny with a chance". Now she is "Demi with a chance". I hope she'll be fine forever. Take your chance, Demi ❤️