Two-time Academy Award winner Jodie Foster directs and co-stars with two-time Academy Award winner Mel Gibson in The Beaver – an emotional story about a man on a journey to rediscover his family and re-start his life. plagued by his own demons, Walter Black was once a Successful toy executive and family man who now suffers from depression. No matter what he tries, Walter can’t seem to get himself back on track….until a beaver hand puppet enters his life.

I caught up with Jodie Foster in San Francisco this week, were I found out the challenges of directing herself and how she came about hiring Mel Gibson.

The Beaver hits UK cinemas 17th June and also stars Anton Yelchin & Jennifer Lawrence. Check out our review of the movie here.