All of Me Welcomed
Submision Type
book
Logline
A black youth from a middle class family learns some less than productive habits while visiting family in the project apartments. As he grows up trying to find his place in the world he strikes a balance between being book smart and street smart.
Genre
Biographical
Short Summary
At a young age he finds himself out of place and out of touch with both his black and white peers. Desperate to find some common ground either way, he discoveries some subtle and not subtle differences amongst his counter-parts.
Setting
Small-town in the Southeast region of the USA
Based on a True Story
Yes
Plot - Premise
Internal Journey/Rebirth
Plot - Other Elements
Coming of Age
Mature Audience Themes
Substance Abuse,Sexual Abuse,Nudity,Extreme Violence, Language/Profanity
Main Character Details
Name: the Author
Age: 8-17
Gender: Male
Role: Antagonist
Key Traits: Adventurous,Aspiring,Badass,Charming,Clumsy,Complex,Confident,Decisive,Desperate,Empathetic,Flexible,Heartthrob,Educated,Insecure,Leader,Modest,Sexy,Power Hungry,Outspoken,Skillful,Sarcastic,Secretive,Seductive,Lone Wolf,Underdog
Additional Character Details
Name: Kadien J.
Age: 10-15
Gender: Male
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Villainous,Aggressive,Aspiring,Adventurous,Crazy,Criminal,Power Hungry,Greedy,Secretive,Manipulative,Unapologetic
Additional Character Details
Name: Kia
Age: 13-16
Gender: Female
Role: antagonist
Key Traits: Aspiring,Clumsy,Obedient,Sexy,Religious,Empathetic,Selfless,Faithful,Romantic,Sophisticated,Naive
Additional Character Details
Name: Kenny Southerland
Age: 8-18
Gender: Male
Role: protagonist
Key Traits: Adventurous,Badass,Masculine,Charming,Confident,Outspoken,Heartthrob,Leader,Unapologetic
Genre
COMEDY, ROMANCE, DRAMA
Brief
A young African-American boy grows up in two worlds - the middle class life of his parents and the urban universe of his big city relatives. This is his tale about coming-of-age in those two worlds and striking a balance between them as he develops into a man.
Overall Rating
GOOD
Narrative Elements
Authors Writing Style: GOOD
Characterization: EXCELLENT
Commerciality: GOOD
Franchise Potential: FAIR
Pace: EXCELLENT
Premise: EXCELLENT
Structure: GOOD
Theme: EXCELLENT
Accuracy of Book Profile
Yes, the book profile does depict the book.
Draw of Story
The unique perspective of the protagonist is compelling.
Possible Drawbacks
Nothing made me want to put the book down.
Use of Special Effects
THE STORY DOES NOT RELY ON SPECIAL EFFECTS
Primary Hook of Story
Can a young man torn between a middle class life and a life on the urban streets navigate his way into a successful manhood
Fanbase Potential
If this were done by the right actors, there could be a sizeable Young Adult audience.
Awards Potential
The right actors could win awards in a film like this.
Envisioned Budget
LOW BUDGET
Similar Films/TV Series
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE, EVERYBODY HATES CHRIS, BLACK-ISH
What’s New About the Story
The premise that it's true makes it unique by default. It's an area that has been explored but from a fresh perspective.
Lead Characters
They are authentic!
Uniqueness of Story
This is a decent story. A good script and good actors could make this work.
Possible Formats
Film - Indie, Film - Streaming, Film - Studio, TV Series - Cable, TV Series - Network, TV Series - Limited Run / Mini-Series, TV Series - Streaming
Analyst Recommendation
CONSIDER
Justification
This is a good story. It's familiar turf but a good writer could turn this into something. It seems well suited for episodic TV.