Based on "History of the Johnstown Flood,” DAM BREAK tells the true story of the victims of the flood and the heroes who tried to save them.

Action,Drama,Epic,Political,Historical Fiction,Suspense/Thriller

When the South Fork Dam collapsed, 20 million tons of water traveling at 40 mph cascaded towards Johnston, Pennsylvania, taking with it trees, houses, railroad cars, and barb wire...

...The two hours of terror that followed killed 2,209 people, making it the largest loss of civilian life in the U.S. at the time.

Pennsylvania, 1889

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Tragedy

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Name: John J. Parker

Age: 40

Gender: Male

Role: Protagonist

Key Traits: Charming,Complex,Empathetic,Engaging,Faithful,Gracious,Heroic,Educated,Honorable,Leader,Modest,Skillful

Name: Cicely Parker

Age: 35

Gender: Female

Role: Emotional

Key Traits: Complex,Confident,Decisive,Empathetic,Engaging,Faithful,Gracious,Heroic,Educated,Honorable,Leader,Outspoken

Name: Henry Clay Frick

Age: 45

Gender: Male

Role: antagonist

Key Traits: Aggressive,Complex,Confident,Decisive,Greedy,Educated,Narcisstic,Power Hungry,Sophisticated

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"A compelling, timely sociopolitical commentary that ought to resonate with the current moment. The narrative juggles its ensemble cast with aplomb, cutting frequently between characters and their subplots at almost always the right moment. The actual dam collapse and ensuing flood of the valley is rendered with strong detail and offers visceral, richly cinematic action." -Professional script reader, from script coverage

I have an M.F.A. from Columbia University and a B.A. from Georgetown University. I have had multiple scripts optioned, completed many work-for-hires, and won multiple awards and fellowships. DAM BREAK, based on "History of the Johnstown Flood" by Willis Fletcher Johnson (public domain), is my first book adaptation.

Age: 18-34,35-54,55+

Target Gender: Universal

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