Caiti Blues

New Yorker Caiti Lord's childhood was marked by the dream of becoming a singer. She studied at the finest music schools and went on to perform on Broadway. But something went awry in what seemed like an inevitable path to stardom. Caiti now lives in the small town of Madrid (New Mexico), in self-exile far from the spotlight, where her art shines brighter than ever. This debut by French filmmaker Justine Harbonnier shows us a path - one full of uncertainties, but one in which freedom reigns - that might serve as an alternative to the unsettling shift making its way through the United States. As the country plunges into a dehumanized pit, Caiti has managed to stay true to herself and sing her songs from its margins. (JHE)