Desiree Akhavan's Breakthrough Breakup

Published: Jan. 14, 2015, 5 p.m.

Akhavan\u2019s debut feature film,\xa0Appropriate Behavior, mines the details of her own life\u2014particularly the most uncomfortable moments. It also\xa0earned her a spot on this season of\xa0Girls.\n\nSupport Death, Sex & Money by becoming a monthly sustaining member.\xa0Sign up now.\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices