Plot Analysis Summary
Tracks the journey of a 2013 American drama from script development through festival premiere, distribution acquisition, and critical reception.
Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases
Pre-Production & Casting
Director Charles Murray develops the script and assembles the core cast including Hampton, Hardwick, and Nelson. Supporting actors Beach, Jones, and Missick join the ensemble.
Key Events
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Film Concept Development — Charles Murray writes and directs the film project. Location: Production Studio
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Lead Casting Announcement — Three lead actors are officially cast for the drama. Location: Casting Office
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Supporting Cast Assembly — Additional cast members join the production team. Location: Casting Office
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Principal Photography — Main filming phase begins with the full ensemble cast. Location: Film Set
Festival Premiere & Debut
The completed film premieres at the Greater Cleveland Urban Film Festival in April 2013. Lead actors and the director attend the screening for the first public viewing.
Key Events
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Principal Photography — Main filming phase begins with the full ensemble cast. Location: Film Set
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Post-Production Editing — Director oversees the final assembly and editing of the film. Location: Editing Suite
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Festival Submission — Completed film is submitted for festival consideration. Location: Festival Committee
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Greater Cleveland Premiere — Film premieres publicly at the Cleveland festival in April 2013. Location: Greater Cleveland Urban Film Festival
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Audience Screening — General audience views the film for the first time. Location: Festival Theater
Distribution & Theatrical Rollout
Codeblack Films acquires U.S. rights in June 2013. Marketing campaigns launch leading to the official theatrical release on September 6, 2013.
Key Events
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Audience Screening — General audience views the film for the first time. Location: Festival Theater
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Distribution Negotiation — Studio executives review the film for potential acquisition. Location: Business Office
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Codeblack Acquisition Deal — Codeblack Films officially acquires U.S. distribution rights in June 2013. Location: Codeblack Films Office
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Marketing Campaign Launch — Promotional materials are prepared for theatrical rollout. Location: Marketing Department
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Theatrical Release — Film opens in theaters on September 6, 2013. Location: Cinemas Nationwide
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Opening Weekend Box Office — Initial ticket sales and audience turnout are recorded. Location: Box Office Counters
Critical Reception & Aggregation
Critics from RogerEbert.com, Philadelphia Inquirer, and Patch publish reviews. Rotten Tomatoes aggregates the ratings into a 67% score, marking the film's public evaluation.
Key Events
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Opening Weekend Box Office — Initial ticket sales and audience turnout are recorded. Location: Box Office Counters
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Critical Review Collection — Professional critics publish their assessments of the film. Location: Media Outlets
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RogerEbert.com Rating — Christy Lemire awards the film two stars. Location: Review Platform
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Philadelphia Inquirer Review — Carrie Rickey gives two and a half stars out of four. Location: Review Platform
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Patch Magazine Grade — Andrea Thompson grades the film a B+. Location: Review Platform
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Rotten Tomatoes Aggregation — Critical consensus aggregates to a 67% rating. Location: Aggregator Website
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Audience Reception Analysis — Post-release audience feedback and word-of-mouth are analyzed. Location: Market Research
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Film Legacy Documentation — Film is archived with cast, crew, and reception data. Location: IMDb Database
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