ESTEVAN THE BLACK – Karl Bauer & Michael Choi (Launch Pad)
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| Title: | ESTEVAN THE BLACK |
| Logline: | An African slave with a gift for languages travels with Spanish Conquistadors to Florida on a doomed quest to find and conquer the legendary city of gold. In this remarkable true story, he emerges as the unlikely hero on a journey that begins with 600 men, and ends with only four left alive. |
| Pitch: | THE REVENANT meets 12 YEARS A SLAVE |
| Writer: | Karl Bauer & Michael Choi |
| Genre: | Adventure | Period |
| Why to Read: | Exceptional writing is the biggest strength of this piece, with the period details, authentic dialogue, and superior character work anchor a fantastic adventure story that tells an untold chapter in history with emotion and a cinematic scope. Estevan is a great protagonist, and his gift for picking up on new languages quickly is really intriguing. We can’t wait for him to outwit and outlast everyone and find a place where he feels he belongs. With a clear goal – the quest for the City of Gold – and plenty of complications along the way, we have a well-plotted, character-driven historical epic with relevant and engaging racial themes that still resonate today. |
| Request: | CLICK HERE TO REQUEST THE SCRIPT |
