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Call Me Crazy: A Five Film is a 2013 American drama anthology television film which premiered on Lifetime on April 20, 2013. It is a sequel to the 2011 film Five.
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| Created by | Marta Kauffman |
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| Composer | Alex Wurman |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
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| Producer | Jeff Freilich |
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| Running time | 88 minutes |
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| Network | Lifetime |
| Release | April 20, 2013 (2013-04-20) |
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Grace explores bipolar disorder through the experience of a teenage daughter whose mother grapples with the condition.
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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.
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the eyes of a comedian's wife as she grapples with understanding how her husband Eddie, who is so loved, can be so withdrawn and overcome with sadness.
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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 and her memories of being sexually assaulted.
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Outcome |
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| 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 |
