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

My Depression (The Up and Down and Up of It) is a 2014 animated short film based on My Depression: A Picture Book by Elizabeth Swados. The film was written and directed by Swados, Robert Marianetti and David Wachtenheim, and featured the voices of Sigourney Weaver, Steve Buscemi and Fred Armisen.[1] Distributed by HBO, My Depression was premiered at the 2014 Tribeca Film Festival and competed in Best Documentary (Short Film).[2]

My Depression (The Up and Down and Up of It)
Film poster
Directed by
Produced by
  • Josh Hetzler
  • Rosalind Lichter
Written by
Based onMy Depression: A Picture Book
by Elizabeth Swados
Starring
Music by
Release date
  • April 24, 2014 (2014-04-24) (Tribeca Film Festival)
Running time
30 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Cast

Critical response

The New York Times described the film "as charming and whimsical a discussion of depression as you’re likely to find... it's honest and forthright as it talks about a condition often misunderstood and misrepresented."[3] BroadwayWorld commented, "Simultaneously heartfelt and entertaining, My Depression illuminates the symptoms, emotions and side effects of the disorder through witty animation, comedy and unique musical numbers."[4]

References
  1. "My Depression Premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival". Seven Stories Press. Archived from the original on 2015-05-25. Retrieved 2015-12-14.
  2. "Here Are The 58 Short Films Screening At TFF 2014 | Tribeca". Tribeca. Retrieved 2015-12-14.
  3. Genzlinger, Neil (2015-07-12). "Review: 'My Depression (The Up and Down and Up of It)' Offers Hope to Others". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2015-12-14.
  4. "Broadway Writer Featured in New HBO Musical Documentary MY DEPRESSION, 7/13". broadwayworld.com. Retrieved 2015-12-14.
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