Posted by Phil on February 1, 2004, at 22:20:48
In reply to Writing a script on mental illness, posted by delna on February 1, 2004, at 8:57:39
That really sounds fascinating but also sounds like your script will need some magic to pull them in.
"I'm here in India (visiting for a while) where mental illness isn't even taken seriously by the average person and as god's curse by others."
You can name it the George W story. (That's humor folks. Not advocating anything. Not trying to be uncivil nor disrespectful)
Sorry delna, slight disclaimer there.Okay, Ms Speilberg, here we go: The story would be set in Italy around a 5th generation master furniture maker/designer and his two sons who are taking more responsibility for the business. One son meets the depression trap at 28. The other sons wife is bipolar but has never been treated. Time is running out.
The father acts as if he doesn't know how his wonderful family can be so unhappy.
He flashes back to his misspent youth and realizes he too has suffered depression. He chose to drink his away....it hurt his craft and his family. He feels his actions put a 'spell' of sorts or a demon for his family to deal with.Cut!!! I hope I hear you interviewed on NPR.
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