Shit Year

• Director: Cam Archer
• Writer: Cam Archer
• Cast: Ellen Barkin, Melora Walters, Luke Grimes
• Theatrical Release Date: September 21, 2011
• Criticwire: C+

Synopsis: Renowned actress Colleen West abandons her successful career for a secluded life in the hills. But the quiet and peace of mind she longed for is disrupted by the noisy construction of neighboring housing developments. Before long, Colleen discovers that she really can't stand herself now that she has given up the only thing that she has ever truly been passionate about. As an alternative to isolation, she reluctantly befriends her jubilant, whimsical neighbor and reconnects with her estranged brother. Haunted by loneliness and past desires, Colleen begins to feel as if she has lived her life through the characters she has played on stage and screen.