HBODocs Monday Movie: ‘My Depression (The Up and Down and Up of It)’

my depressionFamed Broadway writer, director and composer Elizabeth Swados has struggled with depression her whole life. In My Depression (The Up and Down and Up of It), she shares her experiences with this often-misunderstood condition to make a difficult and sometimes taboo topic more accessible and understandable. Based on Swados’ graphic memoir “My Depression: A Picture Book,” and featuring the voices of Sigourney Weaver (as Swados), Steve Buscemi, Fred Armisen and Dan Fogler, this animated musical documentary debuts MONDAY, JULY 13 (9:00-9:30 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO.

Other HBO playdates: July 13 (4:45 a.m.), 15 (12:05 a.m.), 16 (5:15 p.m.), 17 (9:45 a.m.), 18 (4:00 p.m.), 26 (12:45 p.m.) and 29 (2:15 p.m.)

HBO2 playdates: July 15 (8:00 p.m.), 23 (12:30 a.m.) and 31 (1:45 p.m.), and Aug. 1 (10:15 a.m.)

About Melissa Hanson

Melissa Hanson aka Dial M For Melissa - Managing Editor / Podcast Producer - Growing up, Melissa’s favorite destination was always the video store and would agonize over whether to watch something new or to rewatch a favorite. Things have not changed. Follow on Twitter @DialMForMelissa

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