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195 | Dustin Lance Black: Writing (And Adapting) Compelling Protagonists

The Screenwriting Life with Meg LeFauve and Lorien McKenna

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Developing Compelling Protagonists

The chapter explores the intricacies of creating protagonists, emphasizing the importance of imperfections and shadows to make characters engaging. Reflecting on popular media examples, the speaker discusses the challenges of maintaining audience engagement while portraying complex characters with depth and relatability.

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