The (New) American Way
Logline
Adam Marsh writes a book about a fictitious military takeover of the United States government. When his book becomes a reality, he finds himself at the forefront of the coup. The results of his actions are controversial, to say the least.
Genre
Action,Drama,Political,Historical Fiction
Short Summary
Adam Marsh is at a book signing and is approached by an FBI agent who wants to take him to a meeting with some people sympathetic to his views on government. Little does he know, it is the military wanting to do exactly as his book describes. They offer him the job of Commander In Chief .
Adam Marsh gives the government back to the people to hold elections. They are warned to do a better job and told "Don't make me come back !" He returns home, but wonders if the people elected to run the new government will really do any better this time.
Setting
Washington DC
Based on a True Story
No
Plot - Premise
Rebellion Against 'The One'
Plot - Other Elements
Philosophical Questions,Meaningful Message,Happy Ending
Mature Audience Themes
Extreme Violence
Main Character Details
Name: Adam Marsh
Age: 45
Gender: Male
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Adventurous,Aggressive,Badass,Charming,Confident,Decisive,Engaging,Faithful,Gracious,Heartthrob,Heroic,Educated,Honorable,Leader,Masculine,Sexy,Patriotic,Religious,Blunt,Selfless,Outspoken,Skillful,Funny,Visionary,Romantic,Sarcastic,Secretive,Seductive,Unapologetic
Additional Character Details
Name: General Scot St. Claire
Age: 68
Gender: Male
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Aggressive,Confident,Decisive,Heroic,Honorable,Leader,Masculine,Obedient,Patriotic,Blunt,Outspoken,Skillful,Funny,Visionary,Strong Moral Code,Unapologetic
Additional Character Details
Name: Cindy Marsh
Age: 41
Gender: Female
Role: emotional
Key Traits: Charming,Empathetic,Faithful,Gracious,Heartthrob,Educated,Honorable,Modest,Obedient,Sexy,Selfless,Funny,Romantic,Seductive
Additional Character Details
Name: Jerry Mathis
Age: 26
Gender: Male
Role: sidekick
Key Traits: Charming,Faithful,Gracious,Honorable,Insecure,Modest,Obedient,Patriotic,Selfless,Funny
Development Pitch
This is a story never told this way. The protagonist, Adam Marsh, is a lovable character, but his actions are extremely controversial. An audience would show such angst as the story unfolds. They would love what he does one minute and cringe the next. With such a polarized, engaged electorate that we have today, this movie or TV series would challenge people to think about what needs to be done to save our country from itself. The book answers so many of the hard questions facing our country today. It contains action, moral questions, common sense answers, family loyalty, and a little laughter. It is very present day ! This would be the most talked about movie or TV series at every water cooler in America. It would be that controversial ! As you read the book, you will have to keep telling yourself"It's just fiction." After you read it, you will realize that the entire premise of the story is not outside the realm of possibilities. Everyone who has read this book absolutely loves it or dismisses it as something that could never happen ! But in each case , the book initiates a passionate response. It's that kind of emotion movie goers want to experience. This story creates it !