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How to handle sensitive material in lighter fare?

I am writing a family adventure that takes place in Coloma, CA shortly after the end of the gold rush. It is mostly a light-hearted story, however as there was horrific treatment of the indigenous people in the area, any thoughts on how best (or how much) to acknowledge this in the story? Any resour...

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Sarah Gabrielle Baron

Go there. That tribe still exists, even if they were relocated, they still exist. Get to know the people and their stories.. plus every tribe has their own website now. Avoid white man's history sites it poisons your mind. Keep digging. You will know when you are close to authenticity.

Scott Young

This component of your screenplay, could be the most intriguing compelling conflict of your script on the choice of what side of your characters go do they demonstrate compassion and rediscover who they are or do they judge ..uncomfortableness results in growth..a beautiful crescendo..

Jason Mirch

Hey Steffany Lohn Sommers - did you see that I just heard from a manager at Circle of Confusion that 'lighthearted" material is in high demand right now? If that is what you're writing write now, you'...

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Bill Costantini

Hi Steffany,

Regardless of the tone/subject matter, I'd want my story to realistically depict the times/ways/environment, and in this case I would start with a visit to the El Dorado County Historical...

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Steffany Lohn Sommers

That's great info, Bill. Thanks so much for your time and suggestions! :)

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