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The true story of the trials and tribulations of Dred and Harriet Scott’s fight for freedom and the Supreme Court decision that changed America.
What is your screenplay about?
It’s based on the true story of the trials and tribulations of two slaves from Missouri in the 1800s, Dred and Harriet Scott, and their legal fight for freedom in the Supreme Court.
What genres does your screenplay fall under?
History – all of the characters and facts are real. The creative part came with trying to fill in the gaps on the lives of Dred and Harriet.
Why should this screenplay be made into a movie?
The story touches on one of the most impactful Supreme Court rulings in US history. Not only did the outcome contribute to the the sectoral division that lead to the Civil War, but it also was the basis for the introduction of the 14th Amendment to the Constitution which guarantees citizenship for anyone born in the United States, yet there’s never been a movie about it.
How would you describe this script in two words?
Courage and Resilience
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