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201995 minPGdocumentary

7.4/ 10(15 ratings)• TMDB

Mental Health Addiction

Cracked Up

201995 minPGdocumentary

7.4/ 10(15 ratings)• TMDB

Darrell Hammond, a former Saturday Night Live cast member, confronts childhood trauma and mental health challenges with Dr. David Kipper's guidance.

Mental Health Addiction

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Michelle Esrick,

Christopher Ashley,

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Darrell Hammond, a former Saturday Night Live cast member, confronts childhood trauma and mental health challenges with Dr. David Kipper's guidance.

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Michelle Esrickdirector

Christopher Ashley

Christopher Ashleydirector

David Beckerdirector

Darrell Hammond

Darrell Hammondcast

Lorne Michaels

Lorne Michaelscast

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Darrell Hammond, a former cast member of Saturday Night Live, shares his struggles with childhood trauma in Cracked Up. Despite a successful career in comedy, he faces flashbacks, self-injury, and addiction stemming from his past. Under the guidance of Dr. David Kipper, Hammond begins to confront repressed memories linked to toxic stress. Directed by Michelle Esrick, the film addresses mental health stigma and advocates for compassion in the healing process.

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