FADE I Screenplay LOTTERY One of the worst threats to our National Security based on the book Lottery One of the worst threats to our National security BY Tony Matula Email Address [email protected] Contact Number 717 273 5210 1 Scene Heading: Opening Night Evening Location: Int. of a Motion Picture Theatre. U.S.A. February 14th, 2020 Scene Description: Curtain opens The screen will host the following statement from Author Followed by The Feature Film Title Cha’s (Characters) in scene: None Sit. situation and Pur. purpose of action: To weed out the criticism of those looking for a train wreck And to expose to the audiences’ to the warning CRAWL/STATEMENT In no way does this story depict any factual actions or thoughts by any one person. Nor does this story intend to profile any one religion or group of people. Remember. Timothy McVeigh is a white/Caucasian ex American Marine. Blond hair and blue eyes. And, is one of Americas worst terrorists. He executed the Oklahoma bombing. America executed him. I hope I made my point. Trash knows no boundaries. There is good and evil wherever there is mankind. This book is fiction. This book could very easily become Non-Fiction. CONTINOUS CRAWL Feature Film Title LOTTERY “One of the worst threats to our National Security” 2 1957 Scene Heading: Where the story begins Location: Ext/Int. The White house Washington D.C United States of America Wednesday January 2nd 1957 7:35 A.M. Morning Foggy Scene Description: President Dwight D. Eisenhower has gathered his top administration and military officials to discuss The Eisenhower Doctrine Cha’s in scene: PRESIDENT DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER VICE PRESIDENT RICHARD M. NIXON Chief Justice Earl Warren Speaker of the House of Representatives Sam Reburn SENATE MAJORITY LEADER LYNDON B. JOHNSON and top military officials SECRETARY OF DEFENSE CHARLES ERWIN WILSON SECRETARY OF STATE JOHN FOSTER DULLES White House staffer Sit. and Pur. of action: To give the audience an understanding of how significant the signing of the Eisenhower Doctrine will be, establish the scene intended to allow the audiences’ to understand that, for the 1st time the Middle Eastern Countries will be put in a position as a result if this doctrine, weather to align with either the U.S. or the Soviet Union and be the spark in which will lead to Iraq and other middle Eastern Countries becoming an enemy of the U.S.A. That same spark will lead The audiences from beginning to end of Lottery. It’s important ESTABLISH/ACTION a descending aerial towards The White house and closing into the most centered position of the West Wing Window so close the audiences’ can look thru the thick glass and get a visual of the next scene ESTABLISH/CUT TO Int. White House West Wing 7:36 A.M. scene allowing the audiences’ a visual of all characters same time w/ President Dwight D. Eisenhower behind desk Vice President Richard M. Nixon Standing on the right side of desk Chief Justice Earl Warren Speaker of the House of Representatives Sam Reburn and Senate Majority Leader Lyndon B. Johnson are seated around front of desk and top military officials Secretary of Defense Charles Erwin Wilson Secretary of State John Foster Dulles are standing back behind the 3 Their body language and facial expressions are those of a worried and concerned group of advisers A female white House staffer is working her coffee cart dressed in all white and will be serving on the best White House China CLOSE ON President Dwight D. Eisenhower PRESIDENT DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER “Good Morning everyone, The reason for this early morning meeting is to weigh in on the scheduled January 5th, signing of The Eisenhower Doctrine. And what, we as a Nation, may encounter as a result of this comprehensive Order which will alter the allegiance of Middle Eastern Countries, and whether that allegiance will be with the United States of America or the Soviet Union.” MAJORITY LEADER LYNDON B. JOHNSON “Once this doctrine is signed we have put into motion a deliberate alternative on the table for Middle Eastern countries, whether it will be the United States of America or the Soviet Union in whom they will depend on for military and economic aid. Iraq is calling us the aggressor. We must address the negative ramifications in the event the signing takes place.” ACTION Staffer picks up coffee percolator from coffee cart Coffee is being served Making it impossible for the audiences’ not to notice that she is very familiar with the advisers preference and knows who wants coffee and who don’t. Staffer serves Chief Justin Earl Warren Senate Majority Leader Lyndon B. Johnson Secretary of State John Foster Dulles CLOSE ON/ACTION Staffer serves Johnson STAFFER “Mr. Johnson.” ACTION Johnson nods Staffer serves Warren Dulles Secretary OF STATE JOHN FOSTER DULLES “I must acknowledge my genuine concern on how the signing of the Eisenhower doctrine maybe rolling the dice. “Iraq has already decided to lean on Russia for their military and economic aid as opposed to the United States. The government of Iraq is overwhelming their people with negative U.S. propaganda. Theirs major protests, American flag burning and promised revenge. This could influence other major Middle Eastern Countries to follow”. ACTION Foster lights up a cigarette Staffer brings him an ash tray SECRETARY OF DEFENSE CHARLES ERWIN WILSON “Let’s clarify exactly what the message is we are sending to the Middle Eastern Countries and the rest of the world.” VICE PRESIDENT RICHARD M. NIXON “This Doctrine is to encourage and give all Middle Eastern Countries a choice to lean on America for future economic and military support. and end the continued Soviet Union aggression. I don’t see Iraq as influential enough to sway other Middle Eastern power players”. SECRETARY OF STATE JOHN FOSTER DULLES “We must prepare and have a plan of action to rebound adversely on the originator in case we receive the opposite effect to what was intended.” 3 Scene Heading: The signing of The Eisenhower Doctrine Location: Int. of the White House Oval Office Monday January 7th 12:00 P.M. Scene Description: President Dwight D. Eisenhower signs the Eisenhower Doctrine Cha’s in scene: PRESIDENT DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER Vice President Richard Nixon Chief Justice Earl Warren Speaker of the House of Representatives Sam Reburn Senate Majority Leader Lyndon B. Johnson Secretary of Defense Charles Erwin Wilson Secretary of State John Foster 20 Extras in audience 15 Media personal Sit. and Pur. of action: To allow the audiences’ the opportunity to hear the original reading of the actual Eisenhower Doctrine ESTABLISH scene w/ President Eisenhower being the only character facing the audiences’ Vice President Richard Nixon Chief Justice Earl Warren Speaker of the House of Representatives Sam Reburn Senate Majority Leader Lyndon B. Johnson Secretary of Defense Charles Erwin Wilson Secretary of State John Foster seated in front Extras fill chairs Very live yet very solemn The lighting is bright The office features three large south facing windows behind the president's desk It has four doors The east door left of Eisenhower opens to the Rose Garden White House staff The audience only see their backs a heard of media crushed around the perimeter ACTION/SOUND Stok Video/Audio FAVOR ON Eisenhower President Dwight D. Eisenhower “This doctrine will Authorize the United States to co-operate and assist any nations or group of nations in the general area of the Middle East in the development of economic strength dedicated to the maintenance of National Independence. In addition to military assistance and co-operation with any nation or group of nations which desire such aid. including the employment of armed forces of the United States to secure and protect the territorial integrity and political independence of such Nations requesting such aid against overt armed aggression from any nation controlled by international Communist. Stock audio ACTION The Man signs it SOUND/VISUAL of the blinding camera flashes and clicking It’s 1957 Flash bulbs were huge The rustling sound of the entire room standing up at the same time showering the President with continuous loud applause 4 Scene Heading: Americas blind eye to reality Location: Int. of an average American home. Thursday March 28th Early evening Scene Description: Vintage furniture and television With a chasey Cha’s in Scene: MARK 28 FAYE 26 7-year-old son 6-month-old daughter MOLLY 16 Sit. and Pur. of action: Show the audiences’ how ignorant the American people are to the tension and building of military aggression that has been blossoming at a rapid rate in the Middle East in the year 1957 ESTABLISH/ACTION Scene to allow the audiences’ to view the 1957 décor shag maroon carpet paneling ugly curtains Mark who is in his mid-20’s husband and the father of 2 children is stretched out in a recliner holding his 7-year-old son watching the news He looks like Ricky Ricardo His wife Faye also in her mid-20’s is changing the baby’s diaper while periodically looking at the news She has a big beehive going on Faye is talking Baby Talk to the baby They are getting the children ready for the babysitter whose name is Molly who looks to be 18 years old The news cast audio will play a major role in this scene and the audience must be able to hear and understand most of it ending “As a retaliatory move in response to the Eisenhower Doctrine, the Iraqi government has positioned themselves as an adversary to the United States of America.