EP: 1425: Screenwriter Matthew Clark (MADE IN PHILADELPHIA)
Watch the best scene reading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KD7-GJD_6EU
The untold true story of Phil Leonetti, the youngest underboss in mafia history, and how he brought down the mob. Set in one of the most brutal eras of the Philadelphia Crime Family, young Phil Leonetti rose through the ranks to become second-in-command to his uncle, Nicodemo “Little Nicky” Scarfo, and eventually turned government witness. His cooperation turned convictions against his own family, John Gotti, Vincent Gigante, and countless others. The downfall of La Cosa Nostra as it was began with Phil Leonetti.
Get to know the writer:
What is your screenplay about?
Philadelphia Crime Family in the 1980s (I’ll expand on this)
What genres does your screenplay fall under?
Crime/Thriller
Why should this screenplay be made into a movie?
It has not been done before, in any capacity, and there is an audience for this kind of work. It’s an untapped story with incredible potential
How would you describe this script in two words?
Untold and engrossing
What movie have you seen the most times in your life?
The Godfather
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