Chasing Diana - Perception vs. Reality
ACTION ADVENTURE CRIME DETECTIVE MYSTERY COMEDY DRAMA FAMILY SUSPENSE / THRILLER
1980s & '90s
Jack Firestone & Robin Firestone
Logline
While vacationing in Paris, the dysfunctional lives of an American family are at risk after witnessing the car crash that killed Princess Diana. Inspired by an astonishing true story.
Genre
Action, Adventure, Crime, Detective, Mystery, Comedy, Drama, Family, Suspense / Thriller,
Short Summary
Flash forward: One year after Diana's death, New Yorkers Rhonda & James Goodrich return to Paris to be interviewed on "Oprah" as the only American witnesses to Diana's fatal car crash. Upon landing at De Gaulle airport, the bemused Goodrichs are arrested by Interpol on fabricated charges of fraud.
Setting
New York, London, Paris
Based on a True Story
Yes
Plot - Premise
Internal Journey/Rebirth
Plot - Other Elements
Happy Ending, Twist
Mature Audience Themes
Language/Profanity, Substance Abuse
Main Character Details
Name: James Goodrich
Age: 38
Gender: Male
Role: Emotional
Key Traits: Narcissistic, Underdog, Aspiring, Faithful, Leader, Engaging, Flexible, Heroic, Manipulative, Outspoken, Aggressive, Charming, Complex, Perseverance, Insecure, Romantic, Sarcastic, Adventurous, Confident, Desperate, Masculine, Educated, Funny, Greedy
Additional Character Details
Name: Rhonda Goodrich
Age: 37
Gender: Female
Role: Logical
Key Traits: Romantic, Unapologetic, Adventurous, Clumsy, Faithful, Educated, Manipulative, Outspoken, Sarcastic, Sexy, Sophisticated, Beautiful, Blunt, Honorable, Aggressive, Decisive, Leader
Additional Character Details
Name: Ben Goodrich
Age: 12
Gender: Male
Role: Skeptic
Key Traits: Blunt, Heroic, Naive, Obedient, Engaging, Funny, Adventurous, Complex, Educated, Empathetic
Additional Character Details
Name: Gerard Barbette
Age: 49
Gender: Male
Role: Antagonist
Key Traits: Badass, Educated, Power-hungry, Secretive, Masculine, Aggressive, Charming, Complex, Confident, Criminal, Engaging, Lone Wolf, Villainous