RAGTIME WARRIOR
A FORGOTTEN MUSICAL GENIUS! James Reese Europe fights racism, Army prejudice and the Germans when he takes command of the “Harlem Hellfighters” band, introduces jazz and pop tunes; he revolutionizes military band music forever. A WW1 action musical biopic; all music public domain. Can be adapted to TV miniseries. Professional Coverage: “Recommend” Dave Trottier (Author “The Screenwriter’s Bible.”) OFFICIAL FINALIST - New York Screenplay Competition
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30s African-American
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Screenplays
Jim specializes in screenplays based on historical true events (including musicals), bio/pics and/or disasters. In alphabetical order:
“BOJANGLES, EUBIE AND BERT!” Three black musical legends of the past – Bert Williams, Eubie Blake and Bill “Bojangles” Robinson – relive their show business success in spite of racism and theatrical bigotry.
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When a gang war threatens to spill into her county, a Texas Sheriff uses unconventional methods to protect it.
The Glade
Rose Ferguson just wants the family back she’s never known.
Aviana
Earth in 25 million years. The uber species, evolved from birds, live in a Fertile Crescent-type village surrounded by a predator-infested wilderness.
Howlingween
A dream holiday becomes nightmarish when a family encounters a malicious wolf and traders in fresh human organs.
Incidental Music
At a party, a famous director is the only one that hears a variety of film scores that goes with his actions.
Halo & Horns
Two centuries old enemies – a male angel and a female demon – compete to guide the relationship of a new young couple only to wind up falling in love with each other.
Eriksson
The Viking Leif Eriksson, who, to prove himself to his legendary father Erik the Red, embarks on a dangerous voyage to find new lands and inadvertently discovers America.
A Fading Finish Line
Four lifelong middle aged men deal with the challenges of starting over in employment, relationships, parenting and health when they are so close to reaching their goals.
Third Fiddle
The Holy Spirit, who is frustrated with getting third billing all the time and has become jealous of God and Jesus, seeks therapy from a psychiatrist that has troubles of his own.
Man(ny) Versus Machine
When an awkward ad exec named Manny beats up a coffee maker, every mechanical device goes after him thwarting his chances of winning a CLIO advertising award and destroying his relationship with the woman he loves.
