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Dreams on Spec

03/23/2007

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1hr 28min

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Documentary

A documentary about screenwriters for dreamers everywhere.

STORY

"Dreams on Spec" takes an intimate look at how far people will go - and how much they will sacrifice - for the chance to pursue their dreams. This feature-length documentary delves into the lives of three aspiring Hollywood screenwriters as they pour their hearts into their spec scripts, pitch their ideas to anyone who will listen, go to meetings, hold table reads, and work at low-level day-jobs - all in the hopes of one day seeing one of their beloved creations made into a movie. These poignant portraits are intercut with wisdom from a "Greek Chorus" of superstar Hollywood creative-types like James L. Brooks, Nora Ephron, Gary Ross, and Carrie Fisher to forge a funny and compelling look at inspiration, creativity, and solitude in the movie industry.

CAST & CREW

    Cast

  • Joe Aaron
  • Deborah Goodwin
  • David J. Stieve
  • Carrie Fisher
  • Scott Alexander

    Director

  • Daniel Snyder

INFORMATION

    Production Companies

    Production Countries

  • United States of America

LANGUAGES

    Cast

    Deborah Goodwin

    Self

    Carrie Fisher

    Self

    Sean Sweeney

    Self

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