Medicine for Melancholy
Synopsis
Waking from a one-night stand that neither remembers, Micah and Joanne find themselves wandering the streets of San Francisco, sharing coffee and conversation and searching for a deeper connection.
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MEDICINE FOR MELANCHOLY - Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-01-14
Top Cast
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Wyatt Cenac
Micah
Tracey Heggins
Jo
Elizabeth Acker
Housing Rights Committee Member
Melissa Bisagni
Cassandra Jay
DeMorge Brown
MOAD (voice)
Powell DeGrange
Housing Rights Committee Member
Chida Emeka
Housing Rights Committee Member
John Friedberg
Housing Rights Committee Member
Dana Julius
Housing Rights Committee Member
Ondine Kilker
Housing Rights Committee Member
Tommi Avicolli Mecca
Housing Rights Committee Member
Erin Klenow
Museum Staffer
Brent Weinbach
Waiter
John Thurgood
Loft Dude
Viktor Mikshansky
Cabby
Emily Taplin
Gallery Receptionist
Paul Paul
DJ 1
Pink Panzer
DJ 2
Release History & Theatrical Window
South by Southwest Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 30, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$13K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Barry Jenkins
- Screenplay & Story
- Barry Jenkins
- Original Title
- Medicine for Melancholy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Budget
- $13K
- Production Studios
- Bandry, Strike Anywhere
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Barry Jenkins
Barry Jenkins
James Laxton
Nat Sanders
Justin Barber
Department Leadership Roster
Barry Jenkins
Director
Barry Jenkins
Writer
Justin Barber
Producer
Nat Sanders
Editor
James Laxton
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Medicine for Melancholy
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What is Medicine for Melancholy about?
Waking from a one-night stand that neither remembers, Micah and Joanne find themselves wandering the streets of San Francisco, sharing coffee and conversation and searching for a deeper connection.
Who directed Medicine for Melancholy?
Medicine for Melancholy was directed by Barry Jenkins.
Who stars in Medicine for Melancholy?
The principal cast of Medicine for Melancholy includes Wyatt Cenac, Tracey Heggins, Elizabeth Acker, Melissa Bisagni, DeMorge Brown.
When was Medicine for Melancholy released and how long is it?
Medicine for Melancholy was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Medicine for Melancholy?
Medicine for Melancholy holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).