Fathers of Invention: An Original Screenplay for a Motion Picture with Additional Features

By John D. Macarthur

Read any good movies lately? As the written blueprint for a motion picture, the screenplay is a unique literary form that bridges the gap between literature and film.Logline: When a drug developer gets involved with the Delaware Indian women whose DNA his biotech company is desperate to acquire for a melanoma drug, he pursues an environmental solution to skin cancer that puts them both in danger from those profiting from the disease.The 127-page screenplay is followed by 40 pages of additional features (including as many illustrations) that explore the images and historical symbols key to the story, including an in-depth report that tells for first time the full story why America's founders chose Egypt's Great Pyramid to symbolize their new nation to the world and to the future. Another report explores how Native Americans influenced the designers of the Great Seal."I would love to see this produced. It struck me as so masterful, the characters, the symbols and themes repeating and linking up throughout. It's an idea I've never seen before. I love the way it's tied to modern, historic and ancient times. Gives it depth and gravity and relevance all at the same time." - Ellen Santasiero, Adjunct Professor of English, Oregon State University-Cascades"John has done an amazing amount of research and planning with the story. I highly recommend it for its story, quality of writing, characters, message, and overall appeal. I would pay money to see this.... There is romance, dramatic tension, a strong character arc for the protagonist, scenes with interesting special effects possibilities and a strong usage of foreshadowing and subtlety. The characters are likable and real and the writing is strong.... an excellent piece of work with serious repeat-viewing potential and cross-market appeal." - Greg Phillips, AEI

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1456362933
• ISBN13: 9781456362935
• Release Date: January 2011
• Publisher: Get It In Writing
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.0" x 10.0"