Michelle Williams and Kelly Reichardt's 'Showing Up' is a Sublime Portrait of an Artist.

"Showing Up," the latest collaboration between director Kelly Reichardt and star Michelle Williams, explores the toil and trouble of creating art with grace and sly wit. The film follows Lizzy, a sculptor struggling to finish her work for an upcoming show while dealing with various obstacles, including a broken water heater, a wounded pigeon, and a mentally unstable brother. Reichardt and Williams are an ideal match, crafting emotionally messy characters with humanity and depth. "Showing Up" is a deceptively casual and naturally wonderful work of art.