Film
duologue
Thriller, Political Drama
2 Characters

The Policy of Non-Negotiation

from BURIED

Written by Chris Sparling

Paul Conroy, a civilian contractor buried alive in a coffin, desperately pleads for help from a government official. The tension escalates as he realizes that bureaucratic policy and the refusal to negotiate with terrorists may seal his fate.

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REBECCA: Rebecca Browning.

PAUL: Hello?

REBECCA: Yes, hello. I was just informed of your situation.

PAUL: Yeah, my situation. I’m running out of time and you people keep putting me on hold. What the hell is wrong with you?

REBECCA: I’m sorry.

PAUL: Don’t be sorry. Just help me.

REBECCA: I just have a few questions for you, Mister Conroy.

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CharactersPaul, Rebecca
Duration00:03:00
Age Range40s & 30s-50s
GenderMale & Female
GenreThriller, Political Drama
PeriodContemporary
Formatduologue
SourceBURIED
ToneFrustrated, desperate, bureaucratic, infuriating
AccentAmerican
Suitable Forself tape, general practice, agent showcase
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