Lesson 1

[Dawn Greenfield]

Dawn Greenfield’s Transformational Journey for Baby Boom Mobster (placeholder title) Lesson 1

What I learned from this assignment? Starting with the Working video, I tweaked my logline to try to fit all the elements into a concise statement.

Story logline:

‘Crack shot’ Jack, a mobster, finds his life turned upside down when he is unexpectedly entrusted with the care of his sister’s baby. As Jack grapples with the unfamiliar responsibilities of taking care of Elsie, a social worker’s ultimatum for him to clean up his act within ten days turns him on his head. Jack’s ties to the criminal underworld start to unravel, forcing him to confront the true meaning of loyalty and love.

2. Who is your Hero and what is their Character Arc that represents a transformation?

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[Tyrone Huff]

This lesson taught me the value of understanding my main character’s transformative journey. It’s crucial to keep her journey in mind as it can serve as a metaphor for the audience’s potential transformation in grasping the horror of racism.

Malika – Character Description: Malika is a bright, ambitious young Black woman who combines her passion for history with a strong sense of social justice. She’s an optimist at heart but carries the weight of past racial traumas.

Internal Journey: Initially idealistic about the power of history to heal and unite, Malika’s experiences with the town’s hidden racism and the supernatural force her to confront the harsh realities of racial prejudice, leading to her growth into a more pragmatic and resilient activist.

External Journey: As a new curator in a small town, Malika’s excitement turns to isolation as she uncovers the town’s dark racial past, eventually becoming a catalyst for change and a beacon of truth in a community grappling with its history.

Old Ways:

• Behaviors: Malika initially sees her job as just about sharing history – she’s all about lectures, facts, and believing that if people know more, they’ll act better.

• Emotions: She’s full of excitement and hope, thinking she can make a real difference just by being passionate and knowledgeable about history.

• Thinking Patterns: Malika views racism as something from history books – important to learn about but not something that’s a big issue in her day-to-day life.

New Ways:

• Behaviors: After facing the town’s darker side and the haunting, Malika gets her hands dirty – she starts challenging people’s views directly and isn’t afraid to shake up the status quo.

• Emotions: She becomes tougher, more determined. There’s an edge of anger and a drive to not just teach but to actively fight against the racism she sees.

• Thinking Patterns: Malika realizes that racism isn’t just a thing of the past; it’s real, it’s now, and it’s messy. She sees that change needs more than just knowledge – it needs action.

This lesson taught me the value of understanding my main character’s transformative journey. It’s crucial to keep her journey in mind as it can serve as a metaphor for the audience’s potential transformation in grasping the horror of racism.