Trevor
Shorts International
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Plot Summary
Oscar-winning TREVOR consists of diary excerpts narrated by their author, a buoyantly charming 13 year old who loves to lip-sync to Diana Ross records, gets excited looking at photos of men, and develops a crush on the most popular boy in school, Pinky Faraday, who befriends him. Trevor's world comes crashing down when his true feelings for Pinky are discovered. Mocked by classmates and branded a "fairy", Trevor is shunned by his new best friend and attempts to kill himself in a scene that is both heart wrenching and darkly funny, but as played by Brett Barsky, Trevor is no victim. You can be certain that his enthusiasm and developing sense of self will see him through. "...a little gem." --NEW YORK TIMES "Trevor pierced the heart with a portrait of a gay boy coping with his sexuality." --ROLLING STONE "This remarkable film is not just about what it's like to grow up gay...It's about anyone who has ever felt different." --USA TODAY
Credits
Actors
- Brett Barsky
- Judy Kain
- John Lizzi
- Jonah Rooney
- Stephen Tobolowsky
Director
Screenwriter
- James Lecesne
Producers
- Peggy Rajski
- Randy Stone
Customer Reviews
An absolute must-see!
This heartbreaking short tells the painful but uplifting story of a thirteen year-old boy, Trevor (Brett Barsky) who has a crush on his friend, and a major thing for Diana Ross. Taunted by his schoolmates, Trevor tries to kill himself. His new friend, Jack teaches him about self-acceptance and being proud of who you are. This film won the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short in 1994.
Uplifting
Very good.
a great way to spend 18 mins.
sure it's another coming of age story, but it's a story told with grace, tears and laughter. the soundtrack gets you moving, and the story just moves you. it's a sweet tale of how a kid has to learn to accept just who they are. it's a general life lesson to all, whether or not you completely relate. five stars.
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