Synopsis/Details
It's the true story of a Harvard-educated, African-American Wall Street trader who succeeded in uncovering one of the largest investment house embezzling scams in U.S. History. As a whistleblower, he was forced to go underground to avoid violent retribution. In the story, he escapes to Harlem and works as a janitor in a popular local nightclub - as he plots to nail the embezzlers. The script is a mix of Wall Street, The Firm and 3 Days of the Condor.
Story & Logistics
Story Type:
Pursuit
Story Situation:
Crime pursued by vengeance
Story Conclusion:
Surprise Twist
Linear Structure:
Linear
Moral Affections:
Good Man
Cast Size:
Many
Locations:
Several
Special Effects:
Aerial image effects
Characters
Lead Role Ages:
Female Adult, Female Young Adult, Male Adult, Male Middle Aged, Male over 45
Hero Type:
Anti-Hero
Villian Type:
Corrupted
Stock Character Types:
Black knight
Advanced
Adaption:
Based on True Events
Subgenre:
Action Suspense-Thriller, African-American, Suspense-Thriller
Action Elements:
Physical Stunts
Equality & Diversity:
Minority Protagonist
Life Topics:
Quarterlife Crisis
Time Period:
Contemporary times
Country:
United States of America (USA)
Time of Year:
Spring
Relationship Topics:
Activities
Writer Style:
Aaron Sorkin, Frank Darabont, Guy Ritchie
