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The River List: First Winds
The River List: First Winds is a dark-comedy set in a small Wisconsin town, following the lives of teenagers Lee Boseman and Kurt Gunderson. The coming-of-age narrative structure is divided into three acts, each showcasing pivotal moments that drive the story forward. In Act 1, we are introduced to the characters and their desire for excitement and escape. Act 2 takes a turn when Lee and his friends embark on a fateful trip to an island, leading to a life-altering accident. Act 3 explores the aftermath of the accident and Lee's journey towards self-discovery and determination.
This screenplay presents relatable and entertaining characters who navigate through challenges and personal growth.
This screenplay presents relatable and entertaining characters who navigate through challenges and personal growth.
The Big Picture
Lee Boseman (class of 2000) is your average high school burnout when a near death experience changes everything. In a search for answers, Lee creates a list that he uses to guide him through the coming years.
Many years later, the list leads Lee back to the river where it all began in a very different world. As he flashes back, a trip through time is taken with each item on the list being revisited.
The stakes couldn’t be higher as an epic battle persists on and off the river. Non-stop chaos, conflict, and peculiar events continue throughout. Lee paddles down the Mississippi River through constant storms and a record setting flood event that tests every fiber of his being.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mississippi_River_floods_of_2019
* BASED ON TRUE EVENTS that can all be backed up with photos, video, weather reports, the local news, and a thorough polygraph test.
*All material associated with this project has been copyrighted
Many years later, the list leads Lee back to the river where it all began in a very different world. As he flashes back, a trip through time is taken with each item on the list being revisited.
The stakes couldn’t be higher as an epic battle persists on and off the river. Non-stop chaos, conflict, and peculiar events continue throughout. Lee paddles down the Mississippi River through constant storms and a record setting flood event that tests every fiber of his being.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mississippi_River_floods_of_2019
* BASED ON TRUE EVENTS that can all be backed up with photos, video, weather reports, the local news, and a thorough polygraph test.
*All material associated with this project has been copyrighted
Writer Statement
The United States of America has changed drastically since the year 2000. The River List (overall project) is a DRAMA - comedy that starts at that time and will portray America then and America now. Flashbacks illustrate key events and changes over the twenty- year period of time. Personal struggles ensue throughout the completion of the list and overarching questions about life (ie., who gets to live and who gets to die?) are examined along the way. Strong entertaining characters are developed in the pilot and brought back in flashbacks as the protagonist moves through his 2020 world. Several antagonists emerge throughout the story. New characters are also introduced from time to time as Lee works his way down the Mississippi River and revisits certain places in time. A powerful roller coaster ride spanning several countries and every part of the United States continues to the end.
Testimonials
Episode 1
North Highway
Episode 2
I Fear I’ve Been Followed
Episode 3
Where the People Don’t Change
Episode 4
Cigarettes for Dinner
Episode 5
WHERE WE ONCE WERE
Episode 6
Episode 7
Breaking Under
F.A.Q
IS THE RIVER LIST A BUCKET LIST?
No.
What is The River List: First Winds?
- A 90 minute feature comedy with a moderate budget that leaves the door open for a long episodic series.
What is the target audience for this project?
Young adults and adults (18-45).
Is the first script of this project available in audio format?
Yes, it has been fully produced by this writer and is available upon request.
How many seasons will there be?
SEVERAL SEASONS.. Season one is basically complete and it only scratches the surface.
Abraham Lincoln?
Yes, Abraham Lincoln. It’s a long story … in the story.
MUSIC (# 6 & # 7 on the list)
Each episode of The River List has a theme that is based off of one of many original songs written over a ten year period.
Each episode of The River List has a theme that is based off of one of many original songs written over a ten year period.
River Road
Copyright 2020
Sun down moving on Searching through the unknown Fall’s gone tonight Wading on this river road Oh mother won’t you pray for us Help read between the lines Everything keeps on leaving us We ain’t got much time Yeah we’re wading down the river road Wading down the river road
Copyright 2020
Howling on yeah the winds are changing Rising up through the cold at bay No one said it’d be easy Seasons form this way Wading down the river road Wading down the river road Oh mother won’t you pray for us Help read between the lines Everything keeps on leaving us We ain’t got much time Wading down the river road We keep wading down the river road Yeah we’re wading down the river road Wading down the river road
The Beginning
The End?
There is one thing on the list that has not been completed.
Don’t leave the days for the sideshow wars
Save what’s been left of the lives that won’t live anymore
Breathe on your way, go get what you’re fighting for
And don’t let the water go cold
Save what’s been left of the lives that won’t live anymore
Breathe on your way, go get what you’re fighting for
And don’t let the water go cold
Contact
- Illinois, United States
Now the blood’s been broken
oh we’ve fought all sides of us
Just as the floods keep rolling
Through every part of us
Through every part of us
Copyright 2020
oh we’ve fought all sides of us
Just as the floods keep rolling
Through every part of us
Through every part of us
Copyright 2020