The Art of Storytelling: Balancing Fact and Fiction

This chapter explores the speaker's journey in writing for television and feature films, highlighting the challenges and skills required in both arenas. It emphasizes the importance of collaboration, character motivation, and the delicate balance between factual integrity and emotional truth when crafting narratives, particularly in biopics. The conversation further critiques common pitfalls in character development, especially regarding the portrayal of female characters as complex individuals rather than mere victims.