GhostCry Productions
presents
Burden of Justice
A Staged Reading of a New Screenplay
Sponsored by Boulder Community Media
One Day Only!
Broomfield Auditorium
Sunday, September 18, 2011, 1 PM – 3 PM
Open to the public for free, donations welcome
This is the story of an American dream gone terribly wrong. In Detroit in 1925, one of the most explosive trials in history divided a nation along racial lines. An African American doctor, Ossian Sweet, defended his home in a white neighborhood, against a violent mob. A bystander named Leon Breiner was shot and killed. Dr. Sweet, his wife, family members and friends were put on trial for their lives with little hope for success. Clarence Darrow, the “Great Defender”, one of the most controversial lawyers of all time, took their case. Both men must face who they have been and who they want to be in this moving portrayal of a pivotal moment in American history.
Screenplay by Karilyn T. Starks
Directed by Michael T. Starks
Our staged reading may influence how the final draft is prepared for agents and producers in Hollywood. The production is going to be recorded, and the video footage is going to be included in the materials viewed by producers for funding purposes. For additional information, contact Michael at 303-726-5210, or respond by e-mail at mtstarks@gmail.com. We hope to see you there!