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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.
Set against the vibrant and evolving backdrop of the 1970s and ’80s music scene, Jaco chronicles the meteoric rise and tragic fall of John Francis Anthony Pastorius III—better known as Jaco. From his early days as a self-taught prodigy in Florida to his dazzling tenure with Weather Report and unforgettable collaborations with legends like Joni Mitchell and Herbie Hancock, Jaco pushed musical boundaries with his virtuosic fretless bass playing and fearless innovation. But genius often comes at a price. Under his joyful on-stage charisma was a man battling inner demons—struggles with mental health, substance abuse, and a relentless need for perfection. As his personal life unraveled, Jaco’s career spiraled, leaving a legacy both luminous and heartbreaking. Jaco explores the tension between the beauty of creation and the chaos of self-destruction, offering an unflinching yet empathetic look at a man who lived for music, burned too brightly, and left an indelible mark on the world.
