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My Depression (The Up and Down and Up of It)
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Wikipedia article
'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. Distributed by HBO, 'My Depression' was premiered at the 2014 Tribeca Film Festival and competed in Best Documentary (Short Film).
Cast
* Sigourney Weaver
* Steve Buscemi as "Suicidal Thoughts"
* Fred Armisen
* Dan Fogler
* Rachel Stern vocal
Critical response
'The New York Times' described the film "as charming and whimsical a discussion of depression as youre likely to find... it's honest and forthright as it talks about a condition often misunderstood and misrepresented." 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."
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