Slant of Light
Logline
As the Civil War approaches, a charming, idealistic social reformer and his resilient and practical wife lead a group of utopian colonists into the Missouri Ozarks to create the perfect society, only to find that the fracturing of America -- and their own personal failings -- will make that quest challenging.
Genre
Drama, Historical Fiction, War, Romance, Political,
Short Summary
Visionary social reformer James Turner leads a group of followers to a remote valley in the Missouri Ozarks to establish an ideal community. The colonists experience resistance from suspicious neighbors and internal strife. Turner's new bride, Charlotte, emerges as a force for harmony.
Setting
Missouri Ozarks, Kansas, Illinois, Massachusetts
Based on a True Story
No
Plot - Premise
Internal Journey/Rebirth
Plot - Other Elements
Meaningful Message, Philosophical Questions
Mature Audience Themes
Extreme Violence
Main Character Details
Name: Charlotte Turner
Age: 25
Gender: Female
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Gracious, Underdog, Blunt, Complex, Skillful, Outspoken, Perseverance, Educated, Empathetic, Engaging, Faithful, Honorable, Leader, Aspiring, Decisive, Flexible, Strong Moral Code
Additional Character Details
Name: James Turner
Age: 30
Gender: Male
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Heartthrob, Romantic, Funny, Confident, Engaging, Masculine, Aspiring, Leader, Power-hungry, Adventurous, Complex, Decisive, Narcissistic, Seductive, Visionary, Charming
Additional Character Details
Name: Adam Cabot
Age: 27
Gender: Male
Role: Emotional
Key Traits: Aspiring, Educated, Masculine, Naive, Modest, Complex, Engaging, Gracious, Honorable, Heartthrob, Patriotic, Romantic, Clumsy, Empathetic, Heroic, Selfless, Strong Moral Code
Additional Character Details
Name: Sam Hildebrand
Age: 40
Gender: Male
Role: Antagonist
Key Traits: Badass, Criminal, Decisive, Leader, Lone Wolf, Masculine, Outspoken, Unapologetic, Aggressive, Confident, Extraordinary Powers and Abilities, Skillful, Strong Moral Code