My Depression (The Up and Down and Up of It)

My Depression (The Up and Down and Up of It)
2014
★★★★☆ 7.4/10
⏱️ 30 min
📅 Released
🌐 EN
AnimationDocumentaryMusic
Based on Elizabeth Swados’ picture book of the same name, this animated short film charts one woman's struggle with depression.

Where to Watch (US)

Stream

Amazon Prime Video
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Buy

Amazon Video

Cast

Sigourney Weaver
Sigourney Weaver
Elizabeth Swados (voice)
Steve Buscemi
Steve Buscemi
Suicidal Thoughts (voice)
Fred Armisen
Fred Armisen
Pill Bottle (voice)
Dan Fogler
Dan Fogler
Rachel Stern
Rachel Stern
Vocalist (singing voice)
Joanna Bober
Joanna Bober

Crew

Director
Robert Marianetti, Elizabeth Swados, David Wachtenheim
Writer
Robert Marianetti, Elizabeth Swados, David Wachtenheim
Producer
Sheila Nevins, Roz Lichter, Josh Hetzler

Production

HBO Documentary Films, Buzzco Associates, Swados Animation

Keywords

depressionbased on novel or bookpsychologymusicaltherapymental illnessmental healthmemoirhand drawn animationmusical comedy