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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 Flying High: The Randy Rhoads Story
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Randy Rhoads, a shy yet prodigiously talented young guitarist, grew up in a musical family in sunny California. With a background steeped in classical training and a deep love for rock, Randy’s early days in local bands laid the foundation for what would become an unprecedented journey. His meticulous attention to detail and boundary-pushing sound caught the attention of Ozzy Osbourne, then recently freed from Black Sabbath and struggling to define his solo career. Together, they created Blizzard of Ozz—an album that reshaped heavy metal forever. This biopic delves deep into the symbiotic bond between Rhoads and Osbourne, exploring not just the musical genius behind hits like “Crazy Train,” but the tensions, pressures, and emotional tolls of life on the road. Despite his growing fame, Randy’s humility and devotion to his classical roots set him apart from the rock-and-roll excesses surrounding him. Yet, his heart longed for more than fame—he wanted to leave a lasting impact, and he was already planning a solo album when tragedy struck. Flying High will examine Randy’s relentless drive to innovate, his fierce work ethic, his close relationship with his mother and brother, and his influence on future generations of guitarists. We will see the tender, often conflicted side of the musician—a boy who never truly saw himself as a “rock star” but rather as a student of music, determined to elevate the art form.
