A sculptor (Michelle Williams) preparing to open a new show must balance
her creative life with the daily dramas of family and friends, in Kelly
Reichardt's vibrant and captivatingly funny portrait of art and craft.
What the Critics are Saying:
Showing Up’s unassuming canvas carries the weight of creation -- its
difficulty and necessity in atomized times -- and though it never
preaches, Reichardt maintains there’s worth to the work, even if the
precarity never disappears.
Vikram Murthi
The New Republic
What initially seems to be a slice-of-life drama eventually reveals
itself as a paean to the difficulties, and rewards, of making art.
David Sims
The Atlantic
Audiences need to meet it halfway, with their eyes, minds and emotions
open. Those that do will have a fulfilling and memorable experience.
Mick LaSalle
San Francisco Chronicle