Reviews

Screenplays

 

Detroit (Feature Film)

Logline: A 14 year-old boy of mixed race searches for his missing father in the poverty-ravaged city.

     Quotes from Industry Professionals (Screenplay Competitions):

         “Beautifully written. Heartbreaking.” (Academy Nicholl Fellowships)

         “Intensely moving, unsentimental yet emotional.” (Page Awards)

        “Lovely coming-of-age drama. Rings with authenticity. Poignant. Powerful premise.” (The Page Awards)

         “Strong commercial potential.” (The Page Awards)

         “A gorgeous look at the current state of the city and the impact of that depression on the residents.” (Fresh-Voices)

         “The script… offers a unique look at a city and demographic that’s rarely seen in mainstream film.” (The Black List)

         “A story about acceptance of those we love, flaws and all.” (The Page Awards)

          “Consistently terrific dialogue.” (The Page Awards)

          “Beautifully crafted characters. Colorful, fully-dimensional and sympathetic.” (The Page Awards)

          “Fantastic character work and dialogue with mesmerizing execution from a gifted storyteller.” (Austin Film Festival)

 

Knowing Jack (Feature Film)

Logline: An aging high school basketball coach takes one last run at a championship with a brand new assistant coach at his side: his daughter.

Quotes from Industry Professionals (Screenplay Competitions):

“Many scripts have approached the ‘death of the American male,’ but few with such grace and even handed observation.” (The Black List)

“A story of unexpected tenderness, loaded with telling observations, humor and a bit of pathos. An inspiring tale.” (The Page Awards)

“Carefully-observed, nuanced characters. Great dialogue.” (The Page Awards)

“Red-blooded sports action and a complex world where moral dilemmas aren’t solved with easy answers.” (The Page Awards)

“Jack is a truly memorable protagonist at a crossroads in his life.” (The Page Awards)

 

Saint Prep (TV Drama Pilot)

Logline: A headmaster begins his tenure at an elite prep school on one of the most tragic days in American history and guides his school through gut-wrenching change.

Quotes from Industry Professionals (Screenplay Competitions):

“Character-driven drama with a powerful message. Inspiring finale.” (The Page Awards)

“Sharp dialogue. Characters are living, breathing human beings, realistic and distinct.”  (The Page Awards)