199 | The New Look Creator/Showrunner on Finding Empathy for our Characters
The Screenwriting Life with Meg LeFauve and Lorien McKenna
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Exploring Themes of Hope, Resilience, and Survival in a World War II Setting
The chapter delves into a show set during World War II, emphasizing survival, empathy, and tough choices individuals make under pressure. It highlights contrasting fashion designers, Coco Chanel and Christian Dior, reflecting on beauty, freedom, and survival during the war. The discussion also covers deep character development, family dynamics, and the meticulous research involved in portraying historical figures accurately.
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