Monumental Divide

Brian Olliver
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MONUMENTAL DIVIDE is about a small rural town divided over politics, and follows a young couple as they come to terms with the social forces that drove them out. Stephanie, an outdoor enthusiast, moved into town two years ago with her boyfriend seeking recreation and a place to call home. Taking a job at the local non-profit, she inadvertently took sides in a bitter 20-year-old battle over land management. Now, four months pregnant, Stephanie navigates a town stuck in perpetual breakdown and questions whether she’s found the ideal community for her new family.
Showtimes
Movie Tavern 4
March 26, 2022 6:30 PM
Virtual 2
March 27, 2022 3:00 PM
Project Type: 
Short
TRT: 
23 mins
Credits: 

Director: Brian Olliver

Producers: Brian Olliver, Laurel Miller

Featuring: The residents of Escalante, Utah

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