The Man She Was
The Man She Was
Feature
· Historical · 101 pages
Status: Spec
Caught in the throes of the American Civil War, a passionate young soldier serves as a nurse and spy for the North while struggling to maintain a secret so scandalous it could cost him not only his career but his very life. He is a trans man.
***Based on the true story of Sarah Emma Edmonds, who served as Union soldier Frank Thompson.
Written by
Kasi Brown and Ric Averill
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Accolade Highlights
Semifinalist,
Final Draft - Big Break 2022
Quarterfinalist,
Shore Scripts Feature Contest 2017
2 Writers
Los Angeles, CA
Kasi is an LA-based LGBTQ+ comedy writer from the cornfields of Kansas. She suggested a writing partnership with Brandon Walter as a consolation prize after he hit on her at UCB. He agreed and they went on to write/direct award-winning feature film "Gone Doggy Gone". She is Coverfly RED LIST x 3, Launchpad's top 50, CineStory Finalist, PAGE semifin...
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Lawrence, KS
Ric Averill is an active published playwright and screenwriter. Ric has had options on several screenplays and scripts, including Alex and the Shrink World and Riding the Pine. Ric's writing partners include Academy Award winner, Kevin Willmott as well as Will Averill and Kasi Brown. Averill has acted in several features including Willmott's CSA ...
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Additional Project Info
Quarterfinalist Shorescripts, Second Rounder Austin Film Festival 2022 Quarterfinalist ScreenCraft Feature Competition 2022, Semi-Finalist Final Draft Big Break 2022