The Murder of Thomas Merton
The Murder of Thomas Merton
Television (One-hour)
· Drama · 64 pages
Based on true events, this dark thriller follows an investigation into the controversial life and mysterious death of famed monk Thomas Merton through the eyes of one of his biggest and least likely fans: an AWOL U.S. Army medic hiding in Bangkok during the Vietnam war. Based on true events.
Written by
John Fitch III and Mitch Smith
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Quarterfinalist,
ScreenCraft TV Pilot Script Competition 2024
2 Writers
John Fitch III, MFA, PhD, is a screenwriter, filmmaker, and film professor. He writes thriller, mystery, and horror features that often include nontraditional leads and supernatural elements. He's produced feature films, audio fiction podcasts, documentaries, and short films that have aired and screened in North America and Europe. https://www.profe...
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Richmond, KY
Award-winning screenwriter who has won or placed in contests through Fade In, Stage 32, Screencraft.org, Script Pipleline, Ink & Cinema, and many more.