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)

  • B. R. Tatalovic
    Writer
  • Kristy Winter McCaw
    Writer
  • Norma Jean
    Writer
  • Project Type:
    Screenplay
  • Number of Pages:
    99
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • First-time Screenwriter:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Bare Bones IMFF (2018)
    Oklahoma City, OK
    Best Feature Screenplay (finalist / nominated)
  • The Indie Gathering IFF (2017)
    Cleveland, OH
    Best Feature Screenplay (honorable mention)
Writer Biography - B. R. Tatalovic, Kristy Winter McCaw, Norma Jean

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.

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Writer Statement

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)