

Acting
Harden's spiral is physically exhausting to witness—in the best way.
Writing
Greco wrote from his own childhood; the specificity stings.
Director
Joseph Greco
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Greco cast actual patients from a Florida mental health facility as background actors; Harden spent weeks observing group therapy sessions.
The film's title refers to both Mary's painting and the 'blank canvas' of Chris's future—Greco leaves it cruelly unclear whether art or genetics wins.