The Turncoat - When Hate Is Skin Deep
MYSTERY SUSPENSE / THRILLER CRIME DRAMA HISTORICAL FICTION DETECTIVE DRAMA SUSPENSE/THRILLER CRIME DETECTIVE HISTORICAL FICTION
1920s & '30s
Renney Senn
Logline
In 1928 Alabama, Jed Haiger, a white racist, is mysteriously transformed into a black man where his knowledge of horrific KKK crimes becomes a death trap until a blockbuster federal trial transforms him into an enigmatic national hero with a deadly secret that, when revealed, stuns the nation.
Genre
Mystery, Suspense / Thriller, Crime, Drama, Historical Fiction, Detective,,Drama,Suspense/Thriller,Crime,Detective,Historical Fiction
Short Summary
After accidentally killing a black co-worker, white racist Jed Haiger, flees from the law. Haunted by losing his job and being punished, he descends into a deep depression that leads to a bizarre metamorphosis where he becomes the heart of his hatred—a black man.
Setting
Central Alabama
Based on a True Story
No
Plot - Premise
Internal Journey/Rebirth,,Overcoming Monster/Villain
Plot - Other Elements
Twist, Philosophical Questions,,Philosophical Questions
Mature Audience Themes
Language/Profanity, Extreme Violence
Main Character Details
Name: Jed Haiger
Age: 38
Gender: Male
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Insecure, Uneducated, Aggressive, Desperate,Desperate,Uneducated
Additional Character Details
Name: Anna Haiger
Age: 36
Gender: Female
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Strong Moral Code, Adventurous, Charming, Complex, Skillful, Sophisticated, Beautiful, Extraordinary Powers and Abilities, Honorable, Perseverance, Confident, Educated, Engaging, Heroic, Leader,Charming,Complex,Decisive,Engaging,Heroic,Educated,Leader,Skillful,Visionary,Faithful,Honorable,Outspoken,Romantic
Additional Character Details
Name: Fess Tilner
Age: 59
Gender: Male
Role: mentor
Key Traits: Complex, Confident, Leader, Skillful, Strong Moral Code, Decisive, Educated, Honorable, Patriotic,Empathetic,Engaging,Faithful,Gracious,Educated,Honorable,Skillful,Sophisticated,Strong Moral Code
Additional Character Details
Name: Enis Gatlin
Age: 52
Gender: Male
Role: antagonist
Key Traits: Strong Moral Code, Faithful, Empathetic, Engaging, Honorable, Patriotic, Sophisticated, Educated,Aggressive,Criminal,Desperate,Insecure,Masculine,Villainous,Uneducated