My Depression (The Up and Down and Up of It) (2014)

04/17/2014 (US) • 30m

Animation, Documentary, Music

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

Overview

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

Top Billed Cast

Sigourney Weaver

Elizabeth Swados (voice)

Steve Buscemi

Suicidal Thoughts (voice)

Fred Armisen

Pill Bottle (voice)

Rachel Stern

Vocalist (singing voice)

Amanda Shechtman

Blonde Ponytail Girl (voice)


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

depression

based on novel or book

psychology

musical

therapy

mental illness

mental health

memoir

hand drawn animation

musical comedy

short film

counseling

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