Dreaming big

Unless you saw my monologue in our senior class dinner theatre show, "I Know I Saw Gypsies," you might not think I am capable of such extravagance.

Frankly, my dear, I might have to agree with you.

My vision is a movie, about North Philadelphia, filmed locally with local talent. It's the story of 2 women, both born and raised in this neighborhood of poverty, violence, and what could be called the epicenter of the HIV epidemic in Philadelphia. Their diametric stories -- one is a doctor, the other addicted to drugs -- quickly intertwine. Ultimately, it is an unpredictable story of redemption, showing that things are never as simple or straightforward as they seem.

And I'd like to throw in a few song and dance numbers ala Scrubs, but we'll have to see about that.

Why would anyone want to do this?

Well, I can only speak for myself. I would like to bring greater attention to North Philadelphia and its issues.
I fear that if a disaster like a hurricane or (more likely) a flu epidemic were to hit Philadelphia, North Philadelphia would be devastated much like New Orleans.
(As a side note: Did you know that Charity Hospital in New Orleans has never reopened after Hurricane Katrina?)

And even if no greater attention were paid to North Philadelphia, wouldn't it be damn good fun to make a movie?!

I did notice on Facebook that my old friends are now successful with experience in a variety of industries. Yes, this means you, Apple, Fox, and Lucasfilms. And I would also rely on my new friends with experience in publishing, marketing, media, and dreaming big.

Not to mention my friends Zach Braff, Kevin Smith, and Tina Fey. I'm looking to you guys for funding.