Animation ·Documentary ·Music · United States of America · 2014 · 30m

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

My Depression (The Up and Down and Up of It) poster
Director
Robert MarianettiElizabeth SwadosDavid Wachtenheim
Cast
Sigourney Weaver as Elizabeth Swados (voice) Steve Buscemi as Suicidal Thoughts (voice) Fred Armisen as Pill Bottle (voice) Dan Fogler as Rachel Stern as Vocalist (singing voice) Joanna Bober as
Crew
Dave Nelson — Original Music Composer Robert Marianetti — Screenplay Elizabeth Swados — Screenplay David Wachtenheim — Screenplay Roz Lichter — Producer Josh Hetzler — Producer
Tagline

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

Synopsis

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

Trailer My Depression (The Up and Down and Up of It) — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
depressionbased on novel or bookpsychologymusicaltherapymental illnessmental healthmemoirhand drawn animationmusical comedyshort filmcounseling
Key Collaborators
Robert Marianetti Director Elizabeth Swados Director David Wachtenheim Director Dave Nelson Original Music Composer Robert Marianetti Screenplay Elizabeth Swados Screenplay David Wachtenheim Screenplay Roz Lichter Producer Josh Hetzler Producer
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