Benjamin Rutkowski — Director of Photography
Episodes 4
miracle day
Demi reflects on the most difficult anniversary of their life: the two-year date of their overdose which they now refers to as “Miracle Day.” As they explore all that unfolded since July 24, 2018, they examine their spirituality, intuition, and appreciation for life in the face of overcoming tragedy.
Read Moremoving on
On the heels of releasing a single that celebrates self-empowerment, Demi shares what they've learned in the wake of their engagement coming to an end. Although they got to walk the wedding line for a bit, they explore their new reality and starts to process their feelings after another major life-change.
Read Morepain
Demi’s deepest feelings bubble up as they record a reflective diary during an emotional late night awakening. As the shock of ending their engagement wears off and gives way to pain, they begin to mourn the life they were building with a partner. Eventually, they conclude their only option is to rebuild and do the work themselves.
Read Morechopping the past
Overwhelmed with love, Demi reflects on a busy day that entails many of their talents: releasing their documentary trailer, and performing on Ellen. With a renewed sense of self, this diary is a direct message to their fans recognizing their unwavering support as they continue to overcome their obstacles.
Read MoreBehind the Scenes: Making of the XR Sequence
A look behind the scenes with Demi and director Michael D. Ratner’s OBB Pictures as the title sequence for Dancing with the Devil is produced with XR (extended reality). Demi walks through what went into building the world they conquered in each episode’s opening.
Read MoreDelete Scene: Mexican Pizza Funeral
As it breaks as a national news headline, Demi mourns the loss of their favorite Taco Bell menu item: the Mexican Pizza – but don’t worry – they already have a dialogue started with the powers that be (via DM of course) to remain its biggest fan & champion. They also touch on how Taco Bell was an unlikely but important part of their eating disorder recovery.
Read Morecontinued healing
Demi invites the world to join them in a morning practice of toning their chakras. Their spiritual growth has been an anchor in their recovery and in this final diary, they give an intimate look at their process so that others can embark on their own journey of spirituality.
Read Morelosing control
In part I of this fearless documentary series, Demi Lovato and their family and friends candidly open up for the first time about what led to their near-fatal overdose.
Read More5 minutes from death
Demi and their closest confidants give a firsthand account of the aftermath of the overdose as they wake up in the hospital after being minutes away from death.
Read Morereclaiming power
Demi goes to rehab and begins their road to recovery, but with bumps along the way. As they return to the stage for the first time since their overdose, they needs to find balance in their life.
Read Morerebirthing
Demi Lovato’s explosive documentary series comes to a close with revelations about their broken engagement, their return to the studio, and exploration of moderation sobriety as they attempt to let go of their past and move ahead living their truth.
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