Caitlin Plays Herself

Caitlin, a young Chicago performance artist, struggles to create work that is both personal and political. A piece she performs about the BP oil spill sends her relationship into a tailspin because her onstage nudity bothers her boyfriend.


Caitlin, a young Chicago performance artist, struggles to create work that is both personal and political. A piece she performs about the BP oil spill sends her relationship into a tailspin because her onstage nudity bothers her boyfriend.

Director: Joe Swanberg
Writer: Caitlin Stainken / Joe Swanberg
Stars: Caitlin Stainken / Joe Swanberg / Kurt Chiang / Megan Mercier / Spencer Parsons
Genre: Drama
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