THE GAME-CHANGER – Patrick Sherman (Launch Pad)
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Title: | THE GAME-CHANGER |
Logline: | A gay linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys deals with his life on the down low while struggling to make his mark in the most macho of professional sports, and the consequences of becoming the first active NFL player in history to come out of the closet. |
Pitch: | RUDY meets MILK |
Writer: | Patrick Sherman |
Genre: | Drama | Sports |
Why to Read: | This script is incredibly fresh and relevant, with its central premise bubbling up organically as a pleasant surprise in what initially seems to be a more traditional football story. At the basis of this ambitious story is Liam, a sympathetic, complex, and idiosyncratic protagonist who anchors a wide-ranging tale with ease. A touching story that avoids stereotypes and clichés while interweaving its themes subtly into a tight sports script, this is a case study in how to impart important ideas in an engaging and commercial way. |
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