Medicine for Melancholy

Medicine for Melancholy
Film poster
Directed byBarry Jenkins
Written byBarry Jenkins
Produced by
  • Justin Barber
  • Cherie Saulter
Starring
CinematographyJames Laxton
Edited byNat Sanders
Production
companies
  • Strike Anywhere
  • Bandry
Distributed byIFC Films
Release dates
  • March 7, 2008 (2008-03-07) (SXSW)
  • January 30, 2009 (2009-01-30) (United States)
Running time
88 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$15,000
Box office$111,551

Medicine for Melancholy is a 2008 romantic drama film written and directed by Barry Jenkins in his feature directorial debut. The film stars Wyatt Cenac, Tracey Heggins, and Elizabeth Acker.

Medicine for Melancholy had its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 7, 2008. The film was theatrically released in the United States on January 30, 2009.