American Woman: the Norma Jean Story
Following an escape from severely abusive relationship, a single mother from American Midwest undergoes facial makeover - in order to fulfill her lifelong dream of becoming a famous entertainer.
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(feature script / crime-drama based on real life)
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B. R. TatalovicWriter
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Kristy Winter McCawWriter
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Norma JeanWriter
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Project Type:Screenplay
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Number of Pages:99
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Country of Origin:United States
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Language:English
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First-time Screenwriter:No
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Student Project:No
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Bare Bones IMFF (2018)Oklahoma City, OK
Best Feature Screenplay (finalist / nominated) -
The Indie Gathering IFF (2017)Cleveland, OH
Best Feature Screenplay (honorable mention)
Screenplay written by B. R. Tatalovic and Kristy Winter McCaw (pictured), based on story by Norma Jean.
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B. R. Tatalovic, Serb-American motion picture artist and media educator. Immigrated to the United States from Yugoslavia in 1988 (as 22-year old). In his 20s and 30s worked as: union steelworker (USWA), milling machinist, VHS rental clerk, and home repairs "handy man". Known today as: multimedia artist, screenwriter, and film producer/director/actor.
Kristy Winter McCaw is a graduate of Chapman University (MFA in Screenwriting, 2009). Her film experience includes various positions on independent film sets. She writes short and feature-length scripts in all genres. McCaw lives in California.
Norma Jean is an American stand-up comedy artist, SAG-AFTRA actress and an outspoken advocate against domestic violence.
Several years ago I met an actress and entertainer in Los Angeles. Her name was Norma Jean. She told me her life story. And I decided to write a script - inspired by her story. My 7-page treatment led to script's first draft, completed by my co-writer Kristy Winter. It's a life-inspired "harsh reality" drama with elements of thriller-noir, spiced up by hardcore adult comedy. It's a story about abuse, love, hate, hope and dreams. It's a story about one strong and brave American Woman.
-- Bruno Tatalovic (writer)