Greta Gerwig, Rebecca Miller talk 'Maggie's Plan' and messiness of modern love

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May 19, 2016

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Greta Gerwig, Rebecca Miller talk 'Maggie's Plan' and messiness of modern love

Actress Greta Gerwig and director Rebecca James sit down with Alex Cohen to talk about their new film, 'Maggie's Plan.'

Greta Gerwig and Ethan Hawke in the upcoming film 'Maggie's Plan'.

Actress Greta Gerwig and director Rebecca James sit down with Alex Cohen to talk about their new film, 'Maggie's Plan.'

"Maggie's Plan" tells the story of Maggie, a woman who is determined to have a baby on her own — until she falls in love with a married man.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbJ49IUyCcA

Actress Greta Gerwig plays Maggie, and Rebecca Miller is the director. They sat down with host Alex Cohen to talk about how the film caught Miller's interest, and how it captures the messiness that love can sometimes be.

"Maggie's Plan" debuts in theaters this weekend.