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The Treatment

Dave Navarro & Todd Newman: Mourning Son

Musician Dave Navarro and director Todd Newman join Elvis Mitchell to discuss their film Mourning Son.

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By Elvis Mitchell • Mar 30, 2016 • 29m Listen

After experiencing the traumatic murder of his mother at 15-years old, Dave Navarro gained success as guitarist of Jane’s Addiction and Red Hot Chili Peppers where his art and addictions provided some escape.

Today, alongside best friend and director Todd Newman, Navarro reflects on 30 years of attempted reconciliation of losing his mother and how the making of this documentary helped him to make peace as an adult.

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Photo: (L-R) Dave Navarro and Todd Newman

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    Elvis Mitchell

    host of KCRW’s The Treatment

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    Blake Veit

    Producer, 'The Treatment'

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    Dave Navarro

    guitarist, singer-songwriter and actor

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    Todd Newman

    writer and actor

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