Anyway, here are the main things that I feel that the script accomplishes to convey the message:
1) It has the non-linear story that doesn't feel forced and helps tell the story in a way that suits the story. It is better the structure is what it is instead of a linear story.
2) The main character's contradictions are clear. Due to the people he is with when he is talking, it makes sense why he would say what he says. He doesn't seem to care in front of the Mighty's because it's something they normally wouldn't sweat. He seems to be very into the crisis in front of Gina because it's something that she would care about.
3) The script, it seems, will be very easy to shoot. I don't imagine it being difficult to find locations that would be feasible to film.
I know that some of the odder moments maybe off putting (the Mighty commercial), but I find that some risks are worth taking. Whether or not it pays off, I have no clue.
The script is below (it's in text instead of the pdf because it's the only way I could share it)
Pluarality
by
Jacob Krivitzkin
FADE IN:
EXT. SIDEWALK - SUNSET
James, 17, walks down the neighborhood sidewalk, hands in
pockets. He stares down at the ground, headphones in ears.
From what the microphone can pick up, he's listening to loud
and messy metal.
The song ends and he skips a few tracks. We are now tuned
into the noise. Instead of music, dialogue is heard.
JAMES (V.O.)
Well isn't it obvious that we are
all fucked?
CEO (V.O.)
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. The
Mighty's do not associate with that
clown, nor the clowns that
associate themselves with that
clown.
CFO (V.O.)
Neva, ever!
GINA (V.O.)
The energy..
JAMES (V.O.)
Good ol 'lantis.
James takes out the earphones and inhales. He stares up at
the defunct power cables.
CUT TO:
INT. CAR
James sits alone, sullen... until a smile widens on his face.
CEO
That's a fool ol Curry.
He's sitting down with the CEO and the CFO of the Mighty's,
dressed in basketball clothes.
CUT TO:
INT. MIGHTY ROOM
The CEO and CFO of the Mighty's in a faux commercial:
CEO/CFO
(Simultaneously)
Hello planet Earth.
CEO (CONT’D)
I am the Cheif Executive Officer of
the Mighty's and disciple of Zues.
CFO
And I'm the Cheif Financial Officer
of the Mighty's and disciple of
Posideon.
CEO
We are a non-profit organization,
but we do take donations.
CFO
Not our faults.
CEO
Ever!
CUT TO:
INT.
A straight up improvised scene where the the three highest
officers of the Mighty's talk.
Things that need to be established:
1) James is a Mighty and the COO.
2) A lot of the lingo is used.
3) James is acting like them, but much more restrained.
4) It's a running joke, yet no one is willing to break it.
COO
Good ol Katrina.
CFO
Sexy ol Trina.
CEO
(hesitant)
Hey, don't you think we're all
fucked?
CUT TO:
INT. ROOM
JAMES
(Reading from phone)
Emergency Energy crisis! After the
near catastrophic nuclear plant
explosion and the high hikes in
coal and oil, Broward County is
likely to experience power outages
along with the rest of South
Florida. The White House has yet to
issue a statement. MORE COMING
SOON...
Gina and James are sitting down at a table, lit by candles,
shell shocked at the news.
GINA
That's why you asked me over. Any
time table?
JAMES
No. MORE COMING SOON... We are so
fucked.
GINA
Huh?
JAMES
Well isn't it obvious that we are
all fucked?
GINA
Well.. I don-
JAMES
Come on, Gina. "The White House has
yet to issue a statement." Why?
Because they are currently cooking
up some bullshit gumbo.
GINA
It hasn't been too long.
JAMES
Gina, please.
GINA
James.
JAMES
Don't be naive.
GINA
I'm not. I'm being practical. We
may not have TV for a few days, so
what? This isn't Katrina. There are
white people here.
JAMES
This isn't funny.
GINA
Either was Katrina.
CUT TO:
INT. CAR
CFO
CEO, it is irrelevant. Power
outages and what not. We've got the
mighty generators. Keep us nice us
nice and warm.
COO
And we still have the underwater
city.
CFO
Good ol 'lantis.
James laughs. Of course he's joking.
CEO
I'm just worried about gas prices.
I mean shit, they're going for $4
bucks a gallon. And the lines...
CFO
Just tell them that they're the CEO
of the Mighty's and all the cracker
jacks will move out of your way and
the gas station will give you all
the gas you want.
COO
It's a privilege to serve a Mighty.
Just roll up. "Excuse me sir!"
CFO
You won't even have to say that.
They know the Mightymobile on
sight.
COO
Of course. And drive up. The people
disperse like the Red Sea. Fill up.
Not my fault.
CFO
At all.
COO
The government will figure it out.
They always do.
The CEO doesn't looked all that convinced.
COO (CONT’D)
Anyway, back to Trina.
CUT TO:
INT. ROOM
JAMES
I'm not comparing it to Katrina.
GINA
Of course not, but... Whatever.
It's not important.
JAMES
Well this power outage thing
definately is. I mean, how are we
expected to be governed by a group
of knit-compoops, who don't really
give a shit about the electorate?
GINA
Sure, let's call for a revolution.
A coup d'etat. Those work.
JAMES
Coups work in Nigeria. It's how
they continually changed leaders in
the 70s and 80s. But in America,
the coup would be couped by the
government.
GINA
Is this a way to show you're
superior intellect?
JAMES
(sarcastic)
To the girl ranked 23 in the
school, yes of course.
GINA
This abrasive behavior will get you
far, keep going with it.
CUT TO:
EXT. FIELD - SUNSET
James, quiet for once, walks through the field with the
thoughts of what he said roam through his head. He stares up
at the power cables, occassionally the sound of power surging
through and then sparking out.
The constant struggle for power continues, as James accepts a
call from the Mighty's.
JAMES
(into his phone)
Sup bros.
CUT TO BLACK.
THE END
(Written Monday, March 20th)
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