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

This animated short film explores a woman's personal struggle with depression. Based on a picture book by Elizabeth Swados, the story depicts the emotional difficulties and internal conflicts associated with the condition.

Directed by Robert Marianetti, Elizabeth Swados, and David Wachtenheim, the film was released in 2014. It marks an early project for Marianetti, Swados, and Wachtenheim, who later worked together on the 2023 film Leo. The production was a collaboration between several companies, including HBO Documentary Films. The voice cast features Sigourney Weaver as the titular character, with Steve Buscemi voicing suicidal thoughts and Fred Armisen providing the voice for a pill bottle. Other contributors include Stephanie Hsu and Amanda Shechtman, while Rachel Stern provided singing vocals.

Combining elements of animation, documentary, and music, the thirty-minute production has received a moderate response from viewers. It currently holds a rating of 6.5/10 on IMDb based on 217 votes.