Tenacity
MEMOIR MYSTERY ADVENTURE
1960s & '70s,1980s & '90s,2000s,Contemporary,20th Century (multiple decades)
Veena Sharma
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Logline
“Tenacity: Penciling the Journey and Inking the Destiny” is a memoir of a woman’s courage and resilience in the face of adversities. Veena takes her readers on the journey from Fiji to her final destination Florida. She talks about her struggles, sacrifices, accomplishment and hopes.
Genre
Memoir,Mystery,Adventure
Short Summary
Veena Sharma was born in a very remote place in Fiji Islands called Dawasamu. Beginning with a painting of life in Fiji that cradles readers so softly that they wish that they had been born there.
In this debut memoir, she shares her life journey, struggles, accomplishments, determination, and perseverance in the face of adversity. Veena wishes to inspire, motivate, and encourage people and to evoke higher frequencies of hope.
Setting
Fiji Islands, Vancouver,BC, California, Florida
Based on a True Story
Yes
Plot - Premise
Rags to Riches,Internal Journey/Rebirth,Overcoming Monster/Villain
Plot - Other Elements
Meaningful Message,Philosophical Questions,Happy Ending
Mature Audience Themes
Information not completed
Main Character Details
Name: Veena Sharma
Age: 56
Gender: Female
Role: Mentor
Key Traits: Aspiring,Adventurous,Confident,Decisive,Empathetic,Engaging,Heroic,Educated,Honorable,Selfless,Visionary,Strong Moral Code,Unapologetic
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Development Pitch
Veena Sharma is an Indo-Fijian author, who has released her memoir “Tenacity.” It is a story of risk, courage, and determination. Ultimately, it’s a story of the human spirit’s triumph over fear. Born into poverty, uprooted from her homeland, forced to marry a stranger, subjected to physical and emotional abuse. Veena Sharma’s spirit demanded that she risk the emotional pain of ostracism and realize her right to determine the colors of her own story. It is her story of embracing risk and change and learning to dance with them. Beginning with a painting of life in Fiji that cradles readers so softly that they wish that they had been born there, readers then accompany her on an adventure to Canada as her family relocates. There is no way to grasp her family’s insistence she marry a stranger. Her parents, victims of cultural conformity, insist that she stay with him regardless of the physical and mental abuse he inflicts. Veena’s choices inspire readers to deny fear it’s power and to embrace change so they can become the authors of their own stories. “From my perspective, every experience and every person we meet serves a purpose in our life, either good or bad. Your experience in life, including mistakes, struggles, and failures, doesn’t have to define who you are, but instead, it can indeed lead you to discover your true self,” says author Veena Sharma.
Genre
DRAMA
Brief
Veena was born in Fiji, living a simple, secluded life with her family. Life changes as they move to the big city and then to an even bigger country, Canada. At 19, she has an arranged marriage and between abuse from her husband, raising her children and studying to be a nurse, she is finds out what life is all about.
Overall Rating
GOOD
Narrative Elements
Authors Writing Style: EXCELLENT
Characterization: EXCELLENT
Commerciality: GOOD
Franchise Potential: FAIR
Pace: GOOD
Premise: FAIR
Structure: GOOD
Theme: EXCELLENT
Accuracy of Book Profile
Yes, the book profile accurately reflects the book.
Draw of Story
The story begins with a beautiful description of Fiji and Veena's family roots there. There are not many stories from that part of the world from the perspective of those who live there.
Possible Drawbacks
The book can be bland at some points. She has a beautiful story about the human spirit and going for goals, but it isn't particularly unique to any other story. There are a million and one stories similar to this one.
Use of Special Effects
THE STORY DOES NOT RELY ON SPECIAL EFFECTS
Primary Hook of Story
The hook is that Veena grows in the gorgeous paradise that is Fiji but the farther removed she is the harder her life gets. I would watch the movie to see an inspiring story of a woman who decides she deserves more even when going against her family and culture. It is also wonderful to see a story of a woman of color.
Fanbase Potential
This could have a large fanbase because there human stories are always welcome and necessary. There is a call for more stories of women, by women and of women of color.
Awards Potential
This could have awards potential depending on the screenplay and director. At the moment, the story is good but could be dramatize considerably for the screen without altering Veena's story. Focusing on Veena dealing with her marriage and her family pushing her back to her husband while she worries for her children and then her pushing to further educate herself and support her family would give more gravitas to the story. There are many important moments in her life that can be given more time to.
Envisioned Budget
MEDIUM BUDGET
Similar Films/TV Series
THE NAMESAKE, ENGLISH VINGLISH, JOY, THE DRESSMAKER, EAT PRAY LOVE
What’s New About the Story
The main element that is original is the setting. Veena grew up in Fiji, in a remote part of the island where she relied on herself for entertainment. She lived a simple , happy childhood in Fiji. The rest lies in the fact that this a true story.
Lead Characters
Veena is an ordinary woman who does the best with the cards life has dealt her. She is human and learns how to handle life along the way.
Uniqueness of Story
This is an above average story because it shows a woman of color living life. She doesn't get it right always, she goes through hard times and learns about herself and what she wants in the process. It isn't a gem because she has a similar story to many people in the world but it is still worth telling.
Possible Formats
Film - Indie, Film - Streaming, Film - Studio
Analyst Recommendation
CONSIDER
Justification
This is a consider rather than a recommend because it is a great true story, but it isn't very unique. The story has a great base that can be dramatize as a screenplay. It needs work to make it more intriguing for an audience.