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Drama Sci-Fi

While We're Young

When a devoted father who sacrificed his own promise for his family is suddenly thrust into an alternate life where he chose himself, he must reconcile two memories — and the teenage son left behind — to decide what kind of man he really wants to be.

Drama Sci-Fi
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When a devoted father who sacrificed his own promise for his family is suddenly thrust into an alternate life where he chose himself, he must reconcile two memories — and the teenage son left behind — to decide what kind of man he really wants to be.

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UNIQUE SELLING POINT

This script uniquely blends grounded family drama with subtle sci-fi elements to explore the emotional cost of parental sacrifice across timelines. Unlike typical time-travel stories focused on spectacle, it uses the concept to examine generational trauma, poverty's impact on ambition, and what it means to be present for those you love. Its authentic portrayal of Black family dynamics, basketball culture, and urban life offers fresh perspective on universal themes of fatherhood and regret.

STANDOUT FEATURES

  • Unique Hook: The juxtaposition of a high-stakes basketball game with the emotional weight of family responsibilities.
  • Character Development: Marcus's journey of balancing his dreams with the realities of his family's expectations.
  • Setting: The vibrant and challenging environment of South Side Chicago, which adds depth to the narrative.

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Drama Family Coming-of-age Romance Sports

While We're Young

After sacrificing his basketball dreams to keep his family afloat, a South Side father wakes in an alternate life where he was successful — but when he finally meets the teenage son he can't remember, he must choose whether to reclaim the past or keep the life he built.

Drama Family Coming-of-age
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After sacrificing his basketball dreams to keep his family afloat, a South Side father wakes in an alternate life where he was successful — but when he finally meets the teenage son he can't remember, he must choose whether to reclaim the past or keep the life he built.

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UNIQUE SELLING POINT

This script offers a rare, authentic exploration of Black fatherhood, generational poverty, and the emotional cost of 'making it' that feels lived-in rather than academic. It rejects villain archetypes to present complex characters making impossible choices within systemic constraints. The central sci-fi/fantastical element serves emotional truth rather than spectacle, creating a magical realism framework for examining trauma, memory, and what we inherit. Its specificity about South Side Chicago life combined with universal themes of love and sacrifice gives it both cultural significance and broad emotional appeal.

STANDOUT FEATURES

  • Unique Hook: The juxtaposition of Marcus's basketball success with his family's struggles and Celine's personal journey.
  • Character Development: Celine's evolution from self-doubt to confidence as she navigates her feelings for Marcus and her own identity.
  • Emotional Depth: The exploration of family dynamics and the impact of personal choices on relationships.

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Drama Family Coming-of-age Sports Romance

While We're Young

When a former high-school basketball prodigy who gave up his future to save his family inexplicably wakes up in an alternate life he built for himself, he must confront a teenage son he doesn't remember and decide whether to reclaim the family he left or keep the success he fought for.

Drama Family Coming-of-age
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When a former high-school basketball prodigy who gave up his future to save his family inexplicably wakes up in an alternate life he built for himself, he must confront a teenage son he doesn't remember and decide whether to reclaim the family he left or keep the success he fought for.

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UNIQUE SELLING POINT

A uniquely personal exploration of Black fatherhood, poverty, and generational trauma through a speculative fiction lens that prioritizes emotional truth over sci-fi mechanics. Unlike typical time-travel stories, this focuses on the emotional consequences of choices rather than the mechanics of time manipulation, offering raw, authentic dialogue drawn from lived experience rather than polished Hollywood patter.

STANDOUT FEATURES

  • Unique Hook: The intertwining of sports and personal relationships, showcasing the emotional stakes of a basketball player's journey.
  • Plot Twist: The revelation of Marcus's son, Jaden, and the emotional confrontation that follows, adding depth to Marcus's character arc.
  • Distinctive Setting: The South Side of Chicago serves as a vibrant backdrop, highlighting the cultural and social dynamics of the characters.