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Aaron Benjamin Sorkin (born June 9, 1961) is an American screenwriter, playwright and film director. Born in New York City, he developed a passion for writing early on. As a writer for stage, television, and film, Sorkin is recognised for his trademark fast-paced dialogue and extended monologues, complemented by frequent use of the "walk and talk" storytelling technique. Sorkin has earned numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, five Primetime Emmy Awards, and three Golden Globes. Sorkin rose to prominence as a writer-creator and showrunner of the television series Sports Night (1998–2000), The West Wing (1999–2006), Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip (2006–07), and The Newsroom (2012–14). He is also known for his work on Broadway, including the plays A Few Good Men (1989), The Farnsworth Invention (2007), To Kill a Mockingbird (2018), and the revival of Lerner and Loewe's musical Camelot (2023). He wrote the film screenplays for A Few Good Men (1992), The American President (1995), and several biopics, including Charlie Wilson's War (2007), Moneyball (2011), and Steve Jobs (2015). For writing The Social Network (2010), he won the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. He made his directorial film debut with Molly's Game (2017), followed by The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020) and Being the Ricardos (2021). Description above from the Wikipedia article Aaron Sorkin, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Aaron Sorkin
Writer
for Writer in Criss Oliva: The Voice of a Shattered Soul
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In the late 1980s and early '90s, heavy metal was on the rise, and at the heart of it was Criss Oliva—a virtuoso guitarist and co-founder of the legendary band Savatage. "Criss Oliva: The Voice of a Shattered Soul" is a biopic that takes us inside the mind and life of a troubled genius, tracing Criss’s journey from his early days in Tampa, Florida, to becoming one of the most respected guitarists in rock history. The film will explore Oliva’s deep musical bond with his brother Jon, their creation of Savatage, and how their groundbreaking albums like Hall of the Mountain King and Gutter Ballet pushed the boundaries of heavy metal. Through gripping musical sequences, we’ll see Criss’s technical brilliance and his role in pioneering symphonic metal, fusing complex riffs with orchestral arrangements that would influence generations to come. However, Criss’s story is not just one of triumph. The film will delve into his personal demons—the pressure of fame, his internal struggle for self-acceptance, and his relationships within the chaotic rock world. Alongside his brother Jon, Criss's bond with his bandmates and his love for his wife will be at the center of his emotional conflict.
