CinemaOSMovie · 2014 · 0h 30m

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

Life is not bad when I'm not feeling sad.

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Based on Elizabeth Swados’ picture book of the same name, this animated short film charts one woman's struggle with depression.

Directed byRobert Marianetti, David Wachtenheim, Elizabeth Swados

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Status: Released
Runtime: 0h 30m
Language: EN
Released: April 17, 2014

Studios

Buzzco AssociatesSwados Animation

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My Depression: The Up and Down and Up of it (HBO Documentary Films)

Featuring

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10 credited

Starring

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

voice

Matthew Gehring

Creative team

Directed by: Robert Marianetti
David Wachtenheim
Written by: Robert Marianetti
David Wachtenheim
Produced by: Roz Lichter
Josh Hetzler

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