There Is A Dark Side

Separated as kids, Jackson and Randy meet as adults. Jackson’s Father (Pop) is arrested and dies in the hospital. Jackson is arrested, setup by his Uncle DZ a drug dealer. All because of Tupac Shakur.

Type:

Short

Status:

For sale

Page Count:

77pp

Genre:

Drama

Budget:

Independent

Age Rating:

17+

Synopsis/Details

After being separated as kids, Jackson and Randy meet in a club. A few weeks later Jackson’s Father (Pop) is setup by his brother DZ, Jackson’s uncle. Pop is arrested, put in jail then transferred to the hospital where he dies. Jackson’s uncle sets him up also. Jackson is arrested then released. In retaliation for his father’s death, Jackson sets up DZ who is arrested for being a drug dealer. All because of Tupac Shakur. There IS a Dark Side to most the people you meet. You just never know about how real the Dark Side can be until you see it in a family member.

Story & Logistics

Story Type:

Revenge

Story Situation:

Crime pursued by vengeance

Story Conclusion:

Surprise Twist

Linear Structure:

Linear

Moral Affections:

Bad Man

Cast Size:

Few

Locations:

Few

Characters

Lead Role Ages:

Male Young Adult

Hero Type:

Ordinary

Villian Type:

Criminal, Pure Evil

Advanced

Equality & Diversity:

Minority Protagonist

Life Topics:

Death

Drug Topics:

Illegal Drugs

Illness Topics:

Physical

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Submitted: 2021-Aug-02

Last Updated: 2021-Aug-12

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The Writer: Roland Morrison

I have been writing screenplays since the early 90s with my primary focus in the genres of fiction, drama, suspense, and mystery. Screenplays include features, shorts and commercials. I am open to collaboration or trading scripts for feedback. Go to bio

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