Scipio Africanus Jones by Gary Newton

Scipio Africanus Jones

Television (One-hour) · Historical · 59 pages

Status: Spec

Following the worst race massacre in U.S. history, a privileged African-American attorney - SCIPIO AFRICANUS JONES - born into slavery, partners with a former Confederate Colonel to seek the freedom of 79 unjustly convicted Black sharecroppers, including 12 sentenced to death.

Written by Gary Newton

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Semifinalist, Austin Film Festival 2021

Second Rounder, Launch Pad Pilot Competition 2022

Quarterfinalist, ScreenCraft TV Pilot Script Competition 2022

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Gary Newton

Little Rock, Arkansas

Since his first principal role as a "Sprocket" on SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE, the eighth generation Ozarks native has persistently tried, failed and succeeded in multiple disciplines on both coasts and in the heartland. A graduate of American Musical & Dramatic Academy, the Groundlings-trained writer/actor produced the ensemble comedy feature ANTIQUITIES ...

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