Holding Trevor

Since age 16, floundering telemarketer Trevor (screenwriter Brent Gorski) has been taking care of his on-again, off-again boyfriend/best friend, Darrell, a troubled heroin addict. But this past trip to the hospital is the last straw: Trevor can't wait for Darrell to change any longer. Or at least he says he can't. Trevor still visits Darrell daily in hopes that this time his friend will get clean. Trevor's other friends-Jake (Jay Brenner of “Shortbus”), a struggling musician who is devastatingly promiscuous, and Andie, a lonely fashion designer-desperately want him to move on with his life. At a trendy Hollywood party, Trevor meets hunky Ephram, the intern who admitted Darrell to the hospital. Ephram makes Trevor smile uncontrollably, and the two quickly develop an intimate relationship. Trevor finally seems ready to leave his past behind. When Jake throws an HIV-free party, Darrell unexpectedly shows up high and begging for more help. Can Trevor say no? Rosser Goodman's HOLDING TREVOR skillfully explores the possibility of making changes in one's life. But something still seems to be holding Trevor back… – EJB