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Robert Sherwin

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Character driven supernatural thriller

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Supernatural thriller, Gothic horror

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Confederate Ghosts

When a Black writer researching Civil War re-enactments follows a mysterious 'recruiter,' he and his colleague find themselves trapped in a living Confederacy where history isn't re-enacted—it is kept alive by those who will not let go. To free an enslaved mother and her daughter, he must become witness, warrior, and storyteller.

When a Black writer researching Civil War re-enactments follows a mysterious 'recruiter,' he and his colleague find themselves trapped in a living Confederacy where history isn't re-enacted—it is kept alive by those who will not let go. To free an enslaved mother and her daughter, he must become witness, warrior, and storyteller.

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UNIQUE SELLING POINT

This script uniquely blends supernatural horror with historical reckoning, creating a time-loop narrative where the ghosts of the Confederacy literally haunt the present. Unlike typical ghost stories, it uses supernatural elements to explore America's unresolved racial trauma, making it both a thriller and a serious examination of historical legacy. The concept of a 'living history' park that traps visitors in an endless Civil War cycle offers fresh horror mechanics while addressing contemporary cultural debates.

STANDOUT FEATURES

  • Unique Hook: The intertwining of historical events with supernatural elements, allowing for a fresh take on the Civil War narrative.
  • Major Twist: The revelation of Jay's connection to Lewis and the implications of their shared history.
  • Distinctive Setting: The use of both historical and modern settings to explore themes of legacy and memory.

WRITER'S NOTE

From a Black List reviewer: "A powerful, thematically urgent screenplay with exceptional ambition and emotional intelligence. Dense but deliberate. With minor trims, this could be a defining work."

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Confederate Ghosts

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UNIQUE SELLING POINT

A muscular social thriller that stages morally charged period set‑pieces where modern protagonists choose to intervene in slavery rather than merely witness it, then collide with the same antagonists in the present to fight over who owns history. The crossing’s rules and the Park’s rituals (medals, burials, recruitments) create a pressure‑cooker engine across eras.

STANDOUT FEATURES

  • Unique Hook: The intertwining of past and present narratives that explore the legacy of slavery and its impact on contemporary identity.
  • Major Twist: The revelation of Jay's connection to Sadie's family and the implications of their shared history.
  • Distinctive Setting: The contrast between the historical plantation setting and modern-day Brooklyn, highlighting the ongoing struggle for identity.