The Farnsworth Invention
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The Farnsworth Invention by Aaron Sorkin
DramaCharacters: 15 male 3 femaleIt's 1929. Two ambitious visionaries race against each other to invent a device called "television." Separated by two thousand miles each knows that if he stops working even for a moment the other will gain the edge. Who will unlock the key to the greatest innovation of the 20th century: the ruthless media mogul or the self-taught Idaho farm boy?The answer comes to compelling life in The Farnsworth Invention the new play from Aaron Sor
Sorkin, Aaron: - Aaron Sorkin is a writer, producer, and director who has worked in film, television, and theater. He first gained attention for his play A Few Good Men, a major success on Broadway, which he later adapted into an acclaimed movie. He is the author of many screenplays including Malice, The American President, Charlie Wilson's War, The Social Network (winner of an Academy Award for best-adapted screenplay), and Moneyball. His well-known work in television includes the highly acclaimed The West Wing, which won nine Emmy Awards in its first season alone, and The Newsroom. Sorkin made his directorial debut with Molly's Game, which he adapted from a memoir by Molly Bloom (and which was nominated for an Academy Award for best-adapted screenplay). In 2018 Sorkin's adaptation of Harper Lee's classic To Kill a Mockingbird premiered on Broadway, and was nominated for nine Tony Awards.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780573662867 |
| ISBN 10 | 057366286X |
| Title | The Farnsworth Invention |
| Author | Aaron Sorkin |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Samuel French, Inc. |
| Year published | 2010-11-12 |
| Number of pages | 108 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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