Triptych in Four Parts

The film is divided into four parts, each exploring different aspects of the artist's experiences. The first part features a portrait of North Beach artist John Reed. The subsequent segments transport viewers to the deserts of the Southwestern United States and Mexico, focusing on the peyote cactus and its significance within Native American culture.

The creator, Lawrence Jordan, reflects on his personal journey and the spiritual insights gained through his experiences with peyote. This exploration of both the natural world and the inner self culminates in a fourth part that documents the zeitgeist of the era, infused with the poetry that emerged during that time.

As an experimental film, Triptych in Four Parts stands out for its artistic and philosophical approach, appealing to collectors interested in avant-garde cinema and the intersection of art and spirituality in the 1950s.