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

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

7.4 / 10 2014 30mNR English
AnimationDocumentaryMusic

Storyline

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

Cast & Crew

Sigourney Weaver

Sigourney Weaver

Elizabeth Swados (voice)

Lead
Steve Buscemi

Steve Buscemi

Suicidal Thoughts (voice)

Fred Armisen

Fred Armisen

Pill Bottle (voice)

Dan Fogler

Dan Fogler

Rachel Stern

Rachel Stern

Vocalist (singing voice)

JB

Joanna Bober

Hallie Cooper-Novack

Hallie Cooper-Novack

AS

Amanda Shechtman

Blonde Ponytail Girl (voice)

What People Are Saying

4.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Robert Marianetti's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
4.0
Every frame feels alive. My Depression (The Up and Down and Up of It) is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker