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

Name: My Depression (The Up and Down and Up of It)
Genre: Animation, Documentary, Music
Released: 2014-04-17

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

2014·30m·★ 7.4

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

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Light commitment · 30m

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