East Jesus

Feature · Action · 110 pages
Status: Spec
When skyrocketing crime and moral decay threaten to wipe their tiny boomtown from the map, a pair of kinfolk cops resort to desperate, unorthodox measures to save it.
Written by Duane Graves
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Austin, Texas
Duane Graves has produced work showcased at Sundance, SXSW, Slamdance, & Tribeca. He co-wrote/directed THE WILD MAN OF THE NAVIDAD, released by IFC. Graves also co-wrote/directed the Western KILL OR BE KILLED, released by RLJE. Named by Coverfly as one of the best up and coming screenwriters, he is currently developing EDELWEISS with Kim Henkel, co-...
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The writer manages the rare feat of balancing a slice-of-life story about the hopelessness and despair of a forgotten small town, with a heart-wrenching, Coen Brothers-esque crime drama that keeps the reader gripped until the script's jaw-dropping climax. Featuring impeccable dialogue and characterization, Duane successfully brings to life a world the American consciousness has left behind.
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