Darrell Hammond

A film by Michelle Esrick

In Cracked Up we witness the impact 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 creates an inspiring balance between comedy and tragedy helping us understand the effects of childhood trauma in a new light, breaking down barriers of stigma and replacing shame with compassion and hope.

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CRACKED UP:
THE EVOLVING CONVERSATION

Now available! Ep. 7 - Addiction. No Shame.

The Evolving Conversation Episode 7

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Catch up on Episodes 1-6 featuring expert panelists and special guests. Individual episodes are available in our store.

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VIRTUAL SCREENINGS FOR YOUR COMMUNITY OR ORGANIZATION

Many of you have asked us how to host virtual screenings and/or purchase digital educational licenses and DVDs to share with your school, library, organization, treatment center, virtual conference, etc. and now you can!

We are excited to announce the launch of our new online storefront! We have new Digital and DVD packages as well as Virtual Q&As with director Michelle Esrick and/or virtual speaking engagements. Explore all your options! Please email us with any questions you have— we're happy to custom-build a screening / license for your needs.

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HEAR THE THEME SONG

**Multi Academy Award-nominated songwriter Diane Warren wrote the original song Hide the Hurt for Cracked Up. The track is performed by Grammy-winning artist Macy Gray.**

Available from Spotify, Apple Music, iHeartRadio, Youtube

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TED TALK

**Watch Michelle Esrick’s powerful TED talk about her personal experiences during the making of Cracked Up, The Darrell Hammond Story!**

PRESS HIGHLIGHTS

CNN features CRACKED UP with Darrell Hammon and director Michelle Esrick.

An honest conversation on what it’s like to live with trauma and complex PTSD, and a compassionate approach for healing.

“ESRICK AFFECTINGLY PEELS BACK THE YEARS OF PROTECTIVE LAYERS TRAPPING THE TRAUMA, REVEALING A MAN WHO HAS FOUND A SEMBLANCE OF PEACE AFTER A LIFETIME OF BATTLING DEMONS.”

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