"A Place in the World"
Author: Michael J. Stern
Author: Michael J. Stern
SternLawPractice.com
Authors contact email: sternlawpractice@gmail.com
Authors' phone number: 248 396 6169
Authors' phone number: 248 396 6169
SYNOPSIS
When an organized crime leader tries to kill Sam, the prosecutor who is working to take him down, Sam is forced to leave Los Angeles and continue his investigation in hiding. Sam’s move to the Midwest brings him face-to-face with his most formidable foe: Doretta, the old lady condo board president at his new home. Sam teams up with Marcia - a Black architect who lives in his building and who convinces Sam to use his Justice Department skills in their battle against the geriatric condo board that refuses to allow their building to be dragged into the 21st Century. As the friendship between Sam and Marcia blossoms, Sam grapples with the unexpected loss of his younger brother. Based largely on actual events, this is a touching and funny story about persevering past life’s obstacles, accepting our imperfections, and finding our place in the world.
When an organized crime leader tries to kill Sam, the prosecutor who is working to take him down, Sam is forced to leave Los Angeles and continue his investigation in hiding. Sam’s move to the Midwest brings him face-to-face with his most formidable foe: Doretta, the old lady condo board president at his new home. Sam teams up with Marcia - a Black architect who lives in his building and who convinces Sam to use his Justice Department skills in their battle against the geriatric condo board that refuses to allow their building to be dragged into the 21st Century. As the friendship between Sam and Marcia blossoms, Sam grapples with the unexpected loss of his younger brother. Based largely on actual events, this is a touching and funny story about persevering past life’s obstacles, accepting our imperfections, and finding our place in the world.
Awards Won
Top award in the LGBTQ Unbordered Film Competition.
Also placed in: Austin Film Festival, Chicago Screenplay Awards,
NYC International Screenplay Awards,
Big Apple Film Festival, and Filmmatic Drama Screenplay Awards.