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Pieces of April

The Shooting Script

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The biggest sale of the Sundance Film Festival, now from United Artists in September 2003, features a stellar cast including Katie Holmes, Patricia Clarkson, Oliver Platt, and Derek Luke. This marks the directorial debut of Oscar-nominated Peter Hedges, known for his work on acclaimed films like "About a Boy" and "What's Eating Gilbert Grape." This edition includes an original introduction and scene notes, presenting the complete shooting script of a poignant and humorous film about a family navigating Thanksgiving Day in New York City's Lower East Side. 21-year-old April Burns (Katie Holmes), who has a strained relationship with her mother (Patricia Clarkson), is persuaded by her boyfriend (Derek Luke) to host the family dinner. As she grapples with a broken oven and seeks help from neighbors, the Burns family drives to the city, reminiscing about April's past failures. April's father (Oliver Platt) is determined to create a memorable experience despite his wife's undermining remarks, while the family includes April's perfect-daughter sister, younger brother, and forgetful grandmother. The edition features 20 black-and-white photos. Peter Hedges, a versatile director, screenwriter, playwright, and novelist, was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for "About a Boy." He has also adapted "A Map of the World" and authored "What's Eating Gilbert Grape." A graduate of the North Carolina School of the Arts

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Pieces of April, Peter Hedges

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Titre
Pieces of April
Sous-titre
The Shooting Script
Langue
Anglais
Publié
2003
Format
souple
Pages
160
ISBN10
1557046042
ISBN13
9781557046048
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The biggest sale of the Sundance Film Festival, now from United Artists in September 2003, features a stellar cast including Katie Holmes, Patricia Clarkson, Oliver Platt, and Derek Luke. This marks the directorial debut of Oscar-nominated Peter Hedges, known for his work on acclaimed films like "About a Boy" and "What's Eating Gilbert Grape." This edition includes an original introduction and scene notes, presenting the complete shooting script of a poignant and humorous film about a family navigating Thanksgiving Day in New York City's Lower East Side. 21-year-old April Burns (Katie Holmes), who has a strained relationship with her mother (Patricia Clarkson), is persuaded by her boyfriend (Derek Luke) to host the family dinner. As she grapples with a broken oven and seeks help from neighbors, the Burns family drives to the city, reminiscing about April's past failures. April's father (Oliver Platt) is determined to create a memorable experience despite his wife's undermining remarks, while the family includes April's perfect-daughter sister, younger brother, and forgetful grandmother. The edition features 20 black-and-white photos. Peter Hedges, a versatile director, screenwriter, playwright, and novelist, was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for "About a Boy." He has also adapted "A Map of the World" and authored "What's Eating Gilbert Grape." A graduate of the North Carolina School of the Arts