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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.
"Hysteria: The Steve Clark Story" is a gripping biopic chronicling the meteoric rise, creative brilliance, and tragic downfall of one of rock’s most iconic yet enigmatic guitarists, Steve Clark of Def Leppard. Set against the backdrop of the 1980s hard rock revolution, the film is a deeply emotional journey through fame, addiction, and the price of genius. From his humble beginnings in Sheffield, England, Steve Clark’s talent with the guitar set him apart—a self-taught prodigy who merged raw emotion with technical mastery. The story follows his rise to stardom with Def Leppard, from their early days as underdogs in the New Wave of British Heavy Metal to their historic breakthrough with Pyromania and the record-shattering Hysteria. As the band climbed the charts, Clark became known as “The Riffmaster,” penning legendary tracks that would forever define rock music. Yet, behind the electrifying performances and stadium anthems lay a man haunted by inner demons. The film delves into Clark’s struggles with self-doubt, the pressures of fame, and his battle with addiction, juxtaposed with moments of pure creative triumph. It also explores the deep camaraderie within Def Leppard, particularly Clark’s complex friendship with bandmate Phil Collen, who tried to guide him through his darkest days.
