DRAMA, ROMANCE

Tobin is a young Native American boy who has had a few run ins with the law. His tribe is continually harassed by police and are generally unaccepted by the locals. He meets Laurie and falls in love with her. There town is unwelcoming to the native tribe, but Laurie and Tobin's love prevails.

GOOD

THIRD PERSON

Authors Writing Style: EXCELLENT

Characterization: GOOD

Commerciality: EXCELLENT

Franchise Potential: GOOD

Pace: EXCELLENT

Premise: EXCELLENT

Structure: EXCELLENT

Theme: EXCELLENT

Yes, the book profile accurately reflects the book.

The book begins with a major event in the story; Tobin's encounter with the police, ending with him being shot. There is also a trial occurring over the land that rightfully belongs to the Wampanoag tribe. There are few stories that show the point of view of a modern Native American tribe fighting against progress by white Americans. It was interesting and unique.

The book emphasizes the trial over the Wampanoag people needing to prove they are a tribe to then prove the land belongs to them. That storyline was more interesting than Tobin and Laurie falling in love. It turned into a typical romance with a hint of cultural strife. If the love story became secondary to the trial and instead, examined the tribe and its' relationship to the other townsfolks, it would be a more interesting film.

THE STORY DOES NOT RELY ON SPECIAL EFFECTS

The hook is that a young Wampanoag boy falls for a local girl. I would watch this film for the Native American element. There are few films that place Native Americans as the main characters. I also believe the narrative surrounding native people is important and should be brought to light, correctly.

This could have a large fanbase as a period romance drama. It also tackles social issues but has a happy ending.

This does have awards potential if there were more focus on the tribe and the trial. Tobin gets arrested for standing up for his rights and people, ending up in jail. There are many dramatic events that could be given more gravity that would give this awards potential. The romance would need to accompany the other events instead of taking precedence.

MEDIUM BUDGET

THE NOTEBOOK, GUESS WHO'S COMING TO DINNER, BELLE

The story is original because it sheds light on the problems facing native communities. There lands are being taken for the sake of progress. It could be more unique if it focused on the trial that would help determine if the tribe kept their lands.

The lead characters stands out because he isn't afraid to speak up for his people. He knows the injustices occurring, but he doesn't accept it quietly. He is shot for this very reason.

This is not a rare gem but does have elements that make it unique and welcoming, especially at this time. The call for representation is growing and that conversation does not always include the native people of the world. It is important that there story is also heard.

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RECOMMEND

This is a recommend because stories involving native people and their struggles need to be told. The structure of the story is familiar to audiences but this would expose the problems native cultures face. There is also a sweet romance that reinforces that humans are all the same, and that love is love.