My Depression (The Up and Down and Up of It) (2014)
Life is not bad when I'm not feeling sad.
Based on Elizabeth Swados’ picture book of the same name, this animated short film charts one woman's struggle with depression.
Genre: Animation, Documentary, Music
Runtime: 30 min
Release Date: April 17, 2014
Cast
- Sigourney Weaver - Elizabeth Swados (voice)
- Steve Buscemi - Suicidal Thoughts (voice)
- Fred Armisen - Pill Bottle (voice)
- Dan Fogler
- Rachel Stern - Vocalist (singing voice)
- Joanna Bober
- Hallie Cooper-Novack
- Amanda Shechtman - Blonde Ponytail Girl (voice)
- Stephanie Hsu
- Matthew Gehring
Screenplay
- Elizabeth Swados (Original Story)
- Robert Marianetti (Screenplay)
- Elizabeth Swados (Screenplay)
- Elizabeth Swados (Musical)
- Sean Lattrell (Storyboard)
Music: Dave Nelson
Production: HBO Documentary Films, Buzzco Associates, Swados Animation
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Musical Spectacle
Keywords
depression, based on novel or book, psychology, musical, therapy, mental illness, mental health, memoir, hand drawn animation, musical comedy, short film, counseling
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is My Depression (The Up and Down and Up of It) about?
- Based on Elizabeth Swados’ picture book of the same name, this animated short film charts one woman's struggle with depression.
- Who directed My Depression (The Up and Down and Up of It)?
- My Depression (The Up and Down and Up of It) was directed by Robert Marianetti, Elizabeth Swados, David Wachtenheim.
- Who stars in My Depression (The Up and Down and Up of It)?
- My Depression (The Up and Down and Up of It) stars Sigourney Weaver, Steve Buscemi, Fred Armisen, Dan Fogler, Rachel Stern, Joanna Bober.
- How long is My Depression (The Up and Down and Up of It)?
- My Depression (The Up and Down and Up of It) has a runtime of 30m (30 minutes).
- What genre is My Depression (The Up and Down and Up of It)?
- My Depression (The Up and Down and Up of It) is a Animation, Documentary, Music film.
- Where was My Depression (The Up and Down and Up of It) produced?
- My Depression (The Up and Down and Up of It) was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of My Depression (The Up and Down and Up of It)?
- The themes of My Depression (The Up and Down and Up of It) include: Musical Spectacle.