INK, CINEMA & HISTORY

Download and read the script for the 2019 true crime drama series.
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A meticulously researched and captivating exploration of the interconnected murders of two iconic rap artists, and the alleged corruption within the LAPD.
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The Cider House Rules (Book Notes)
A richly layered novel that combines moral complexity, compelling characters, and a deep exploration of choice and consequence.
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The Cider House Rules (Book to Screen)
Screenwriter John Irving had the formidable task of condensing his own 550-page novel into a 136-page script for the 1999 film The Cider House Rules.
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The Cider House Rules (Script)
Download and read the Oscar-winning screenplay for the 1999 drama film.
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A spellbinding and sweeping tale that transports readers on an unforgettable journey through time.
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Download and read the 2014 historical romance/war/drama time-travel series scripts.
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Outlander: Episode 1 - Sassenach (Story Structure for Writers)
Breakdown of the story structure of the historical, action, romance, time-travel television show.
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Waypoints: My Scottish Journey - Sam Heughan (Book Notes)
Scottish actor & outdoors enthusiast, Sam Heughan, chronicles his adventures hiking Scotland's West Highland Way.
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Down and Dirty Pictures: Miramax, Sundance, and the Rise of Independent Film (Book Notes)
Peter Biskind's book is a great read for anyone interested in the history of independent film and the workings of the film industry.
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A comprehensive look at the rise of the "New Hollywood" movement in the late 1960s and early 1970s, and how it revolutionized filmmaking.
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American Independent Cinema (Book Notes)
An insightful and comprehensive exploration of the American independent film movement, offering a detailed analysis of its evolution, key players, defining characteristics, and cultural significance.
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Hampton Roads - The Battle of the Monitor & Merrimac (Historical Reprint)
Also known as the Battle of the Monitor and Merrimac, the Battle of Hampton Roads during the Civil War was the first battle between ironclad warships.
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Farragut at Mobile Bay (Historical Reprint)
The Battle of Mobile Bay marked a victory for the Union during the Civil War, and is best remembered for Rear Admiral Farragut's command, "Damn the torpedoes! Full speed ahead".
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Lieutenant Cushing and the Ram Albemarle (Historical Reprint)
In October 1864, Union naval officer Lt. William B. Cushing led a daring commando raid against the Confederate ram Albemarle.
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Winslow Homer's Civil War Paintings (History Notes)
Winslow Homer, known for his exceptional maritime art, also captured the American Civil War in paintings and sketches.
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Captured Freedom is the story of a group of Civil War Union officers who were prisoners-of-war of the Confederate army.
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In early 1968, roughly 6,000 Marines defending the Khe Sanh Combat Base in Vietnam were encircled and besieged by three North Vietnamese Army regiments of about 20,000 troops.
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The battle for Hue City stands as an example of urban warfare and how the U.S. military was able to secure victory in the face of severe odds.
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This narrative chronicles the activities of the U.S. Marine Corps in the build up of the Vietnam War.
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The Bataan Death March (History Notes)
The Bataan Death March was a brutal forced march of approximately 75,000 American and Filipino prisoners of war (POWs) by Japanese forces during World War II.
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Among Heroes: A Marine Corps Rifle Company on Peleliu (Historical Book - Free PDF)
Few Americans know of the battle of Peleliu during WWII. It became the bloodiest battle in Marine Corps history given the number of casualties compared to the number of troops involved.
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A Grave Misfortune: The USS Indianapolis Tragedy (Historical Book - Free PDF)
Indianapolis was a decorated World War II warship that is primarily remembered for her worst 15 minutes.
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