My Depression (The Up and Down and Up of It)
“Life is not bad when I'm not feeling sad.”
2014•30m•7.4•Released
AnimationDocumentaryMusic
Based on Elizabeth Swados’ picture book of the same name, this animated short film charts one woman's struggle with depression.
Director
Robert Marianetti
Writer
Robert Marianetti, David Wachtenheim, Elizabeth Swados
Languages
English
Studio
HBO Documentary Films
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
Production
Company
HBO Documentary Films
Company
Buzzco Associates
Company
Swados Animation
Producer
Roz Lichter
Producer
Josh Hetzler
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