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The Hurting - Feature film Project seeking development

The Hurting

The Paul Abramson Story

By Paul Abramson AKA Paul van Richter

The Hurting is a harrowing tale of survival and redemption that

follows the life story of young Paul Abramson as he is put through

unimaginable abuse by his rich, but sadistic and negligent parents

in Chicago. Beaten and torn from a very young age, Paul is sent

off to a mental institution where he suffers unspeakable acts of

cruelty. We follow him through his storied childhood and

adolescence in yet another facility, all the way to adulthood

where he finally finds redemption in the form of healing and the

true meaning of family.

Survival is clear, but it’s not always clear cut. Family is

everything, but in this case, family destroyed everything.

Paul’s story is awful, but important. He is a beacon for his

generation and other survivors, but it hurts to think about what

he has been through. This is a movie that needs to be made,

because this is a life that needs to be shared. This is a story

that needs to be told

Prema Rose

This is a story that begs to be seen!

Van Richter

Thanks. Can you please help make that happen

Lucie Mayer-Wegelin

This story resonates with me because I know how hard it is to heal. Abuse is horrible. I encountered a verbally abusive neighbour last year; I have seen what that kind of behaviour can destroy (people's self-esteem). I am not a part of a production company but I hope you find someone who takes interest in your story. Best of luck!

Paul Abramson

Sir, my name IS Paul Abramson. I would appreciate it if you would please change your character's name. Thank you.

Van Richter

So you are asking to change the characters name even though this is a true story and the real person's name?!

Paul Abramson

Do NOT use my name.

Paul Abramson

Why are you saying, "By Paul Abramson AKA Paul van Richter"? I did not write this. Is your name Paul Abramson? My name IS Paul Abramson. That is the name on my driver's license. That is the name on my birth certificate.

Van Richter

There is more than one person named Paul Abramson in this world! This story involves another real Paul Abramson not you! You have no legal basis for your demand which is denied! Stop writing here because what you are saying is complete nonsense

Van Richter

FYI We recently did a massive rewrite of the script and it is now a master piece and Oscar worthy if we can ever get it made!

Paul Abramson

Then I wish us both good luck.

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