About This Film
Film Overview
Of all the films that have ever been or will be, nothing compares to BEAVER TRILOGY. It's an organic cinematic experience which evolved over 18 years from a chance encounter in a parking lot into a haunting and hilarious film that resonates with pure emotion rooted in reality but transformed into fiction. Trent Harris (“Plan 10 From Outer Space”) is more than director of this phenomenon. His role as both observer and artist was a key component in the intricate development of the film. It all began with his videotaping an earnest, small town dreamer form Beaver, Utah, giving a breathtaking monologue. Motivated by his newfound “friend,” the man staged a talent show and performed in drag as Olivia Newton-John, which Harris had the genius to tape. This episode inspired the next segment, which has a young Sean Penn reeenacting the same scenario. Utilizing Penn's astonishing ability, Harris adds to the story, commenting on the motivations and the fate of the sweet outsider as well as his own funtion as objective documentarian. In the final piece, Crispin Glover portrays the same character. The names and places have changed, but the evocative undertones remain. Each segment adds a layer to viewers' interpretations of not only the film but also their reactions to it, offering a unique opportunity to witness the transformation of inspiration into creation. Don't miss being a part of this unique odyssey. – Trevor Groth
