03821oam 2200649I 450 991079192220332120230126204301.01-136-50662-41-283-54746-51-136-50663-297866138599140-203-14578-X10.4324/9780203145784 (CKB)2560000000089325(EBL)995735(OCoLC)829462017(SSID)ssj0000739184(PQKBManifestationID)11476305(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000739184(PQKBWorkID)10671109(PQKB)11692581(MiAaPQ)EBC995735(Au-PeEL)EBL995735(CaPaEBR)ebr10592821(CaONFJC)MIL385991(OCoLC)808366908(EXLCZ)99256000000008932520180706d2013 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrThe screenwriter activist writing social issue movies /Marilyn BekerNew York, N.Y. :Routledge,2013.1 online resource (201 p.)Description based upon print version of record.0-415-89715-7 0-415-89714-9 Includes bibliographical references and index.The Screenwriter Activist Writing Social Issue Movies; Copyright; Contents; Preface: MY REASONS TO BELIEVE; Acknowledgments; INTRODUCTION; What's It All About?; What's a Social Issue?; The Steps to Writing a Social Issue Movie; Spoiler Alert!; 1 MOTIVATION; Words to Write By; 2 TAKING ACTION; A Tradition of Good Works; The Infl uence of Movies on Trends and Fashion; All Art is Propaganda; The Social Issue List; Social Issue Oscar Winners; Participant Media- The Social Issue Production Company; 3 INSPIRATION; Issue Mapping Exercise; 4 CHARACTERIssue Map/Biography of Main Character Angela-A Native American Rights Activist5 ON THE SHOULDERS OF GIANTS; Labor Practices: Norma Rae; Gay and Discrimination Issues: Philadelphia; Censorship: Good Morning Vietnam; Euthanasia: Million Dollar Baby; Abortion: Vera Drake; 6 TRUE OR FALSE; Legal Precautions; 7 PLAN OF ATTACK; The Sherlock/Snitch: The Investigation/Whistleblower Model; The Lawyer-Up: The Trial Model; The Heart-Tugger: The Relationship Model; The Chuckle: The Satirical Model; The Life: The Biopic Model; The Yoda: The Mentor Model; The Shining Knight: The Hero/Rescuer ModelOutline Magic TemplateSocial Issue Screenplay Models; 8 RESEARCH; Basic Ground Rules; Interesting Things To Consider In Writing A Movie; Brief Information On Social Issues; 9 GETTING IT MADE; Making It: A Case Study; Afterglow; Notes; References; IndexHotel Rwanda. Philadelphia. Silkwood. Some of the most important films ever made have tackled real-world social issues, from genocide to homophobia to corporate greed. As storytellers, activist screenwriters recognize that social issues make great stories that can be gut-wrenching, heart-tugging, funny, tragic, and interesting to watch. The Screenwriter Activist helps screenwriters tell those stories in compelling, non-preachy, and inspiring ways. The Screenwriter Activist is an in-depth, practical guide, appropriate for students in intermeMotion picture authorshipSocial aspectsMotion picture authorshipPolitical aspectsMotion picture authorshipSocial aspects.Motion picture authorshipPolitical aspects.809.2/3Beker Marilyn.893661MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910791922203321The screenwriter activist3756896UNINA