Call Me Crazy: A Five Film
| Call Me Crazy: A Five Film | |
|---|---|
| Created by | Marta Kauffman |
| Written by |
Jan Oxenberg Deirdre O'Connor Erin Cressida Wilson Stephen Godchaux Howard Morris |
| Directed by |
Laura Dern Bryce Dallas Howard Bonnie Hunt Ashley Judd Sharon Maguire |
| Starring |
Sarah Hyland Brittany Snow Mitch Rouse Jennifer Hudson Sofia Vassilieva |
| Theme music composer | Alex Wurman |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| Production | |
| Producer(s) |
Jeff Freilich Jennifer Aniston Kristin Hahn |
| Running time | 88 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Echo Films |
| Release | |
| Original network | Lifetime |
| Original release | April 20, 2013 |
Call Me Crazy: A Five Film is a made-for-television film which was first aired on Lifetime on April 20, 2013.
Plot
An anthology of five short films exploring the impact and stigma of mental illness. Three of the five stories are connected.
Segment Lucy
Directed by Bryce Dallas Howard and written by Deirdre O'Connor.
Lucy follows the film's title character, a law student who finds herself amidst the horror of schizophrenia, landing her in an institution where, through the support of a new friend, meds and her psychotherapist, she begins her path to not only healing, but also a promising future.
Cast
- Brittany Snow as Lucy
- Clint Howard as Harold
- Jason Ritter as Bruce
- Octavia Spencer as Dr. Nance
Segment Grace
Directed by Laura Dern and written by Jan Oxenberg.
Grace explores bipolar disorder through the experience of a teenage daughter whose mother grapples with the condition.
Cast
- Sarah Hyland as Grace
- Melissa Leo as Robin
- Melissa Farman as Izzy
- Aimee Teegarden as Olivia
- Andrea Bendewald as Laura
Segment Allison
Directed by Sharon Maguire and written by Howard J. Morris.
Allison weaves together comedy and family drama in a story about healing when an eldest daughter Lucy, the subject of the first segment, returns home from inpatient treatment and spoils her sister Allison's unveiling of her new boyfriend to their parents.
Cast
- Sofia Vassilieva as Allison
- Ken Baumann as Luke
- Jean Smart as Claire
- Richard Gilliland as Hugh
Segment Eddie
Directed by Bonnie Hunt and written by Stephen Godchaux.
Eddie delves into the world of depression as seen through the eyes of a comedian's wife as she grapples with understanding how her husband Eddie, who is so loved, can be so withdrawn and overcome with sadness.
Cast
- Mitch Rouse as Eddie
- Lea Thompson as Julia
- Chelsea Handler as Alex
- Dave Foley as Danny
- Jay Chandrasekhar as Joey
- James Avery as Dr. Beckett
- Ross Mathews as MC
Segment Maggie
Directed by Ashley Judd and written by Erin Cressida Wilson.
Maggie, a female veteran returns home from war to her son and father, only to have her life shattered by the onset of posttraumatic stress disorder.
Cast
- Jennifer Hudson as Maggie
- Melanie Griffith as Kristin
- Ernie Hudson as Percy
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Health Awards [1] | Primetime Drama – Major Storyline | Won | |
| 2014 | Black Reel Awards | Best Supporting Actor: Television Movie/Cable | Ernie Hudson | Nominated |
| Black Reel Award for Best Supporting Actress: Television Movie/Cable | Octavia Spencer | Won | ||
| Satellite Awards | Satellite Award for Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film | Melissa Leo | Nominated | |
| Gracie Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Drama | Won | ||
| PRISM Awards | TV Movie or Miniseries | Won | ||
| Best Ensemble Cast | Won |