Age: 65
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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 Rebel Couturier: The Vivienne Westwood Story
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"Rebel Couturier" chronicles the life of Vivienne Westwood, a woman who reshaped the world of fashion and became an emblem of rebellion and creativity. The film opens with a glimpse into her early years in post-war England, showcasing her unconventional spirit and fierce determination. As she discovers her passion for design, we follow her through the punk rock revolution in London, where she, along with her partner and collaborator Malcolm McLaren, creates the iconic looks that define a generation. The heart of the story is Westwood's unwavering commitment to sustainability and political activism, which became integral to her brand. Her fearless advocacy for climate change, human rights, and environmentalism is explored in depth, revealing the woman behind the fashion legend.
