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# PG SLUGLINE
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INT. VARIOUS HOUSES – VARIOUS ROOMS – DAY MONTAGE AS KIDS AROUND THE WORLD WATCH THE SAME YOUTUBE VIDEO: — A GIRL HIDES BEHIND A COUCH WATCHING HER PHONE, AS HER DAD IS HYPNOTIZED BY THE TV.
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EXT. KAREN’S HOUSE - CONTINUOUS The trash collectors get an eyeful of Karen’s backside and HOOT with delight as they continue to drive away. A retired neighbor walking his dog stares at Karen as she stands up and pulls her shirt down to cover her southern
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EXT. RESIDENTAIL NEIGHBORHOOD - CONTINUOUS Karen and Simone pull up in Karen’s RUSTED OUT TOYOTA. KAREN Babe, you keep making me drop you off further and further away. What,
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INT. SIMONE’S CLASS - CONTINUOUS The teacher writes at the board, and Simone is taking notes. Her PHONE VIBRATES. Very slowly, she extracts her phone from her purse and reads a text. On her screen, larger than life, is a picture of Karen, eyes fluttering, mouth twisted,
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INT. KAREN’S CAR - CONTINUOUS Karen calls Simone. No answer. She tries again. Finally, she texts her daughter. ARE YOU CATCHING A RIDE WITH ME? Beat. IT’S BEEN A LONG DAY. MAYBE WE CAN GET SOME TAKEOUT. SEE A MOVIE?
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EXT. PIPER’S HOUSE - AFTERNOON INT. PIPER’S BEDROOM - CONTINUOUS Piper’s room is distinguished by a sewing machine and lots of fabric and materials. She works on a project while Simone lies on her bed, staring at her phone. She is watching
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INT. SIMONE’S ROOM - LATE NIGHT Simone is passed out, face down on her bed. Karen enters and collects a half eaten plate of unsuccessful tamales. As she exits, she notices that Simone’s TABLET is on, and a VIDEO IS PLAYING.
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INT. KAREN'S ATTIC - EVENING Karen frantically tears through boxes of storage. Searching for clues. GIRL SCOUT PATCHES. CHESS CLUB MEDALS. She takes a long swig from a WINE BOTTLE. FORENSICS AWARDS. SCIENCE FAIR RIBBON. Her HIGH SCHOOL YEARBOOK. She pauses on a photo. Same
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INT. MATH CLASS - MORNING Bryston sits in Math class. The silence is broken by the ringing of the classroom phone. MRS. DANNON Bryston, you are being summoned to
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INT. KAREN’S BEDROOM - NIGHT Karen watches a series of YouTubers: - BELLAGAMBA, a pretty twenty-something girl in a closeup on her GLITTERY MAKEUP AND LARGE FAKE EYELASHES. She is WHISPERING almost inaudibly and FLUTTERING HER FINGERS, like
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INT. KAREN’S LIVING ROOM - DAY Karen arranges A BOX OF SUPPLIES on an elaborately laid out table, as Bryston arranges a simple LIGHT FIXTURE and puts his IPHONE on a stand. 33.
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EXT. WORTHINGTON’S DEPARTMENT STORE - DAY Karen and Simone shop together. They pass a bunch of CAPTAIN AND PENNY MERCHANDISE. A stuffed doll version of the pair. Penny’s picture on a line of home goods. Captain’s toothy smile on a t-shirt.
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INT. SHADY GROVE NURSING HOME - CONTINUOUS SHIRLEY’S CELL PHONE RINGS. Carl, a confused and weathered older man, eventually swipes his finger and answers the phone. CARL
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EXT. GERALD FORD MIDDLE SCHOOL - MORNING Karen and Simone, driving together, pull up to the outside of the school. KAREN You sure you don’t want me to park
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INT. HALLWAY - CONTINUOUS KAREN The hell, man? What happened to ‘cleaning it up in post’? BRYSTON
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INT. KAREN’S HOUSE - EVENING Karen, Simone and Bryston are huddled over his laptop. BRYSTON Look at these comments. Karen scans the screen.
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INT. PENNY’S HOUSE - CONTINUOUS Penny opens another MOM & ME video. She scoffs. PENNY Thrift Store ‘Fit Challenge. Oh, it’s worse than I thought. Only
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INT. PENNY’S HOUSE - CONINUOUS Penny shuts her laptop. Looking around all of her production staff has gone. PENNY Ash? You still here?
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EXT. KAREN’S HOUSE - AFTERNOON Karen is leaving the house and a notification hits her phone with a loud ding. Her YouTube account is showing a payment: $157.19. She smiles triumphantly. INT. GROCERY STORE - CONTINUOUS
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INT. KAREN’S HOUSE – VARIOUS KAREN (V.O.) Hey Guys! This is Karen. SIMONE And I’m Simone.
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EXT. URBAN HOSPITAL - DAY INT. NURSES STATION - CONTINUOUS SUPERIMPOSE: RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS ROADTRIP Simone races in, with her arms loaded with BOUQUETS OF FLOWERS.
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INT. KAREN’S HOUSE - SATURDAY MORNING Karen is reviewing comments on the YouTube channel compulsively, as Simone emerges from her room toting a small suitcase. The doorbell rings, and Karen answers. It’s REESE, Simone’s
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EXT. PENNY'S HOUSE - DAY The palatial home is ULTRA MODERN, with glass doors, white walls and loads of stainless steel. The living area segues into a set of offices, buzzing with Penny’s production team. 62.
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EXT. REESE’S APARTMENT - NIGHT Reese’s place is messy, small and covered in posters taped to the wall. Simone is asleep on the couch, as Reese enters loudly, propping up a visibly drunk Bree and helping her into the bedroom.
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INT. PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE - MORNING SIMONE (V.O.) She’s going full time. Karen struts confidently into the principal’s office and hands him a letter.
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INT. KAREN’S CLASSROOM - CONTINUOUS Karen packs up her desk into a cardboard box. INT. HALLWAY - CONTINUOUS Karen carries her box down the hallway. Head held high. Students watch her. Teachers watch her. Simone and Bryston
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INT. FIVE STAR RESTAURANT - NIGHT Karen, Simone and Shirley are all dressed up for a night on the town. The group is seated at a prime table in the posh, gourmet spot. SHIRLEY
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EXT. SHOPPING MALL - DAY Simone and the mean girls from school are hanging out at the food court, eating, comparing their spoils, and making fun of everyone who walks by. Willow points at a middle aged woman in workout gear.
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INT. BRYSTON’S ROOM - DAY Bryston reads an online news story about Karen, entitled The New Face of Motherhood. Bryston frowns. Continuing, he reads one part aloud. BRYSTON
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EXT. KAREN'S HOUSE - CONTINUOUS Simone is walking in, and runs into Bryston. BRYSTON Yo, your mom is off her medication. I have to bail out of the plane
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INT. KAREN’S NEW HOUSE/PRODUCTION STUDIO – DAY Karen leads her team of millennial production staff through a meeting. KAREN Take a look at this...
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INT. STUDIO – CONTINUOUS Ash and the team manipulate BOOM MIKES and LIGHTING and record as Karen and Simone attempt to make magic. KAREN Welcome to Mom & Me. Today we are
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EXT. SUBURBAN HOUSE – NIGHT A high school party is raging. Kids shuffle in and out of the house. Simone walks in, trailing her new friends. SCARLETT Let’s roast people.
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INT. KAREN’S HOUSE - MORNING Karen’s troop of helpers are carrying cardboard boxes. Shelly gingerly boxes up dishes. KAREN Ma. Just toss those. We bought all
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EXT. KAREN’S NEW HOUSE/STUDIO – DUSK Karen’s new place is huge and modern, like something from HGTV on steroids. Tom punches the security code and opens the huge steel pivot door, lugging a huge cardboard box.
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INT. REECE’S APARTMENT – LATE NIGHT Bree does her makeup, while Reece paces. BREE I really think she is starting to like me. Simone. She said I was
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INT. REESE’S LIVING ROOM - CONTINUOUS Simone watches Karen on her phone, in horror. SIMONE Oh, Mom. SUPERIMPOSE: SIX MONTHS LATER
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EXT. SHADY GROVE NURSING HOME - DAY Simone helps Shirley onto the nursing home bus. About a dozen residents are in seats. A couple of members of the nursing home staff are smoking outside the bus before the trip. 92.
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EXT. CITY STREET - CONTINUOUS An AMBULANCE SIREN BLARES as Karen and Penny are transported to the hospital. INT. KAREN’S HOSPITAL ROOM - DAY Shelly and Simone arrive bearing FLOWERS. Karen lies in her
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EXT. KAREN’S HOUSE - DAY Back where she started, Karen cleans up her little home. Her cell phone RINGS. SIMONE Hey mom. I was just checking on
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INT. VARIOUS HOUSES – VARIOUS ROOMS – DAY MONTAGE AS KIDS AROUND THE WORLD WATCH THE SAME TIKTOK VIDEO: — A GIRL HIDES BEHIND A COUCH WATCHING HER PHONE, AS HER DAD IS HYPNOTIZED BY THE TV. — A BOY ON A LAPTOP GAZES AT THE VIDEO WHILE HIS PARENTS
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INT. SIMONE’S ROOM - NIGHT On the bed, SIMONE SCHITZLINGER, sits smiling, transfixed by the TIKTOK video she is watching on her tablet. It’s her mom and Penny. Just then, Karen enters the room.

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A struggling single mother, Karen, and her teenage daughter, Simone, navigate the challenges of life and social media influence, leading to a journey of personal growth and the restoration of their relationship.

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This heartfelt and humorous script stands out with its fresh perspectives on family dynamics, self-discovery, and the impact of social media. The unique journey of Karen, a harried working mom, and her daughter Simone, explores the challenges and rewards of modern motherhood, while also tackling important themes like cyberbullying and self-acceptance. With authentic characters, witty dialogue, and a keen eye for the absurdities of daily life, this script offers a refreshing and engaging story that will resonate with audiences of all ages.

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Genres:
Drama 50% Comedy 40% Romance 15% Action 5%

Setting: Contemporary, Various locations including Cleveland, Ohio, a hospital, a school, a nursing home, and a bar

Themes: Personal Growth and Transformation, The Power of Social Media, The Importance of Family, The Dangers of Comparison, The Importance of Resilience

Conflict & Stakes: The primary conflicts revolve around Karen's struggle to balance her newfound online fame with her personal life, her relationship with her daughter Simone, and her rivalry with influencer Penny. The stakes include Karen's reputation, her family dynamics, and her personal growth.

Mood: Humorous, heartfelt, and introspective

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  • Exploration of Online Fame: The screenplay delves into the impact of social media on personal lives and relationships.
  • Inter-generational Dynamics: The dynamic between Karen, Simone, and Shirley adds depth and emotional resonance to the story.
  • Redemption Arc: Karen's journey of self-discovery and redemption offers a compelling narrative arc.
  • Humorous Moments: The screenplay balances humor with heartfelt moments, creating a relatable and engaging story.

Comparable Scripts: Lady Bird, The Office, The Mindy Project, Fleabag, PEN15, Girls, The Big Sick, Unbelievable, The End of the F***ing World, Russian Doll

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