Struggles of the Soul
Logline
The story is fictional, set in a South Florida community. Hal meets a young family of 5 and becomes a friend to each member as the plot unfolds. Hal coaches one of the teen boys to become a high school leader and pro football player. Johnny goes off to Iraq and comes back a hero with a black-eyed ..
Genre
Action,Family,Romance,Young Adult
Short Summary
It was a beautiful autumn day in the park and we'd just finished devouring everything in the picnic basket but the napkins... My wife, Marge, lay with her head in my lap reading and watching Jen, our 9 year old. "Honey, look at the man on the bench by the willow tree. . . . football game results.
Johnny was back from Iraq with his black eyed girl, Jimmy was home from college on his way to join the Atlanta Falcons, and he had a surprise for Hal. He brought his finance - Hal's step daughter - for a dual wedding. Jen planed it all!
Setting
South Florida Neighborhood. Football in the park. Fishing trip into central Georgia.
Based on a True Story
No
Plot - Premise
Other,Quest
Plot - Other Elements
Coming of Age,Happy Ending,Philosophical Questions,Meaningful Message
Mature Audience Themes
Information not completed
Main Character Details
Name: Hal
Age: very young 60
Gender: Male
Role: Mentor
Key Traits: Masculine,Charming,Confident,Engaging,Gracious,Visionary,Romantic,Educated,Honorable,Strong Moral Code,Religious
Additional Character Details
Name: Jennifer (Jen)
Age: 9
Gender: Female
Role: Sidekick
Key Traits: Funny,Strong Moral Code
Additional Character Details
Name: Jimmy
Age: 13
Gender: Male
Role: logical
Key Traits: Adventurous,Masculine,Aggressive,Charming,Decisive,Skillful,Leader
Additional Character Details
Name: Johnny
Age: 15
Gender: Male
Role: sidekick
Key Traits: Adventurous,Charming,Decisive,Romantic,Heroic,Educated,Honorable,Leader
Development Pitch
Struggles of the Soul is a fictional story centered around a young family as they grow up under the influence of a unique Senior Citizen, Hal, who, like Clint Eastwood, refuses to let the old man in and plays touch football in he park at 60 years of age and beyond. One beautiful Autumn day, Hal meets a young family and becomes special to each member. Hals football finesse that day makes him an immediate hero to Jimmy and Johnny and best buddies with Jennifer, his new team partner. Invited to church and dinner after the game, begins a beautiful relationship between Hal and the family: Bill, Marg, Jen, Johnny an Jimmy. As the story evolves, Hal mentors each member of the family with kindness and wisdom. You will see Jimmy grow up under Hal’s coaching to become a pro football player. And Jimmy will have a huge surprise for Hale later when he brings his girl home to meet the family and she turns out to be Hal’s stepdaughter, Liz. Hal takes Dad, Bill, on a fishing trip into central Georgia and counsels him on his trouble marriage. And Marge gets Hal to tell his business and personal struggles and temptations. Johnny goes to Iraq where he becomes a hero and brings home a lovely “black-eyed girl” whom he rescued under fire. The 9-year-old Jen becomes the favorite and cons Hal into all her activities. As Jen grows, she meets Liz and they become soul mates. The last chapter is a dual marriage and ends beautifully -- then Hal leaves town for another venture.