Cracked Up
Synopsis
In Cracked Up we witness the effects adverse childhood experiences can have across a lifetime through the incredible story of actor, comedian, master impressionist and Saturday Night Live veteran, Darrell Hammond. Behind the scenes Darrell suffered from debilitating flashbacks, self injury, addiction and misdiagnosis, until the right doctor isolated the key to unlocking the memories his brain kept locked away for over 50 years. Cracked Up, director Michelle Esrick, creates an inspiring balance between comedy and tragedy helping us understand the impact of toxic stress and childhood trauma in a new light, breaking down barriers of stigma and replacing shame with compassion and hope.
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Cracked Up (Official Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-11-14
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Release History & Theatrical Window
DOC NYC
Festival / Special Debut
September 13, 2019
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michelle Esrick
- Original Title
- Cracked Up
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Abramorama
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michelle Esrick
Adam Yaffe, Mark Juergens
David Becker, Michelle Esrick
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David Becker
Producer
Michelle Esrick
Director
Michelle Esrick
Producer
Adam Yaffe
Editor
Mark Juergens
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What is Cracked Up about?
In Cracked Up we witness the effects adverse childhood experiences can have across a lifetime through the incredible story of actor, comedian, master impressionist and Saturday Night Live veteran, Darrell Hammond. Behind the scenes Darrell suffered from debilitating flashbacks, self injury, addiction and misdiagnosis, until the right doctor isolated the key to unlocking the memories his brain kept locked away for over 50 years. Cracked Up, director Michelle Esrick, creates an inspiring balance between comedy and tragedy helping us understand the impact of toxic stress and childhood trauma in a new light, breaking down barriers of stigma and replacing shame with compassion and hope.
Who directed Cracked Up?
Cracked Up was directed by Michelle Esrick.
Who stars in Cracked Up?
The principal cast of Cracked Up includes Darrell Hammond, Lorne Michaels, Steve Higgins, Bessel van der Kolk, Whoopi Goldberg.
When was Cracked Up released and how long is it?
Cracked Up was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.