Katelyn Pomer Beth Caruso English 1103-003 3 April 2012 Adrift in the Depression-era, Marvin and Blanche Barrow

are forced into a life of crime. Similar to the Bonnie and Clyde tale, Marvin and Blanche have met under strange circumstances. In the film Forced To Be a Barrow, a new point of view of the Barrows tales will emerge showing Bonnie and Clyde were not the only contributors to the success of the many bank heist from the Barrows gang. This film will explore the other side showing what other options were out there. This movie will prove there is always another path. The Great Depression led to people becoming financially unstable, resulting in drastic lifestyle changes for most people. Many people became desperate in hope of a loop hole out of the horrible chaos. The Barrows gang wanted to help relieve some financial stress on the community. In order to do

Comment: Reviewed by Dana Porter 4/9

Comment: Not a part?

so, they began robbing banks. The main characters, Blanche and Marvin(Buck), are apart of the Barrows gang. However, it was only an act of brotherhood to their dear brother and friends that made this young couple become involved. Buck's brother, Clyde and his girlfriend, Bonnie, met in the same circumstances as Blanche and Buck. Both men were incarcerated in the state prison, while both women were married to a very violent man. Because they are brothers, they have similar traits making some of their decisions almost the same. Blanche and Bonnie, even though both are controlling, are nothing alike. Blanche's goal in life is to have a family were she can serve her husband while Bonnie wants to be a criminal on the run with all the power a man is said to have. How the women ultimately want to live their lives helps to carve a path for the two couples. Buck, a few years older than Clyde, has began to mature. He no longer wants to be a criminal, he just wants to be with the woman of his dreams. In one of the first scenes, the idea of the two path

ways becomes very present. The paths begin the same way with the brothers escaping prison and searching for their loved one. When finally in reach of starting a future together, both men are facing the decision on living life on the run or returning back to prison. Blanche immediately forces Buck back, while Clyde refuses to return and eventually is captured by the police. This scene is very important because this draws they line of who is responsibly and who is naive.
Comment: I think youre giving too much information about the movie. You should only be giving an overview that catches the interest of your audience.

Stuff I want to edit and possibly add, or just delete it: Both are put in the similar if not same circumstances and are forced to make decisions that will ultimately affect their future. While researching the history of the gang, I came to realize their story is mainly focused on two lovers, Bonnie and Clyde, rather than the other members of the gang. By showing a different point of view, I believe the viewer will become more interested as well as educated about the whole barrows gang. This idea of doing wrong for the greater good of society is a repeating theme throughout history and is viewed as admirable by most people. This concept is present in the life of Frank Lucas, and in the story of Robin Hood. Robin Hood would steal from the rich and give to the poor, whereas Frank Lucas sold heroin in New York City and would use the profits to help out the poor neighborhoods by providing food, money, and jobs to those in need. The legend of Bonnie and Clyde has since inspired many individuals to give their take on the couple and their crimes through articles, movies, and even songs. Though there are many works about Bonnie and Clyde, most of the writers seem more focused either on the crimes they committed, or the love between the Borrow Gang.
Comment: I like this paragraph. It includes your purpose but also add what you want your audience to take away from your move and also who your target audience is. Comment: This is a good idea to put into a shorter synopsis of your movie. Its more about themes of your concept not everything that happens.

Outline: Over view of movie Opposite paths Why is this movie important? Who are the main characters? Scene 3 *prison escape Why is this scene necessary? Scene 5 *request of involvement in gang Why is this scene necessary? Scene 7 *a bank heist Why is this scene necessary? Scene 13 *separating the gang Why is this scene necessary? Scene 14 *results of paths Why is this scene necessary? Overview of proposal/movie
Comment: I dont think it is necessary to put all of these, maybe just one or two?

completed without editing needs to be completed

Comment: I think you have a good start. Just remember to be looking back at our pitch assignment sheet on moodle to see everything that needs to be included. Also keep in mind that purpose of a pitch is to spark interest in your concept and make your audience think that your movie has to be made. You should be good if you keep that in mind and also read over what you already have for little easy grammatical mistakes that spell check already caught.