Film
duologue
Thriller
2 Characters

The Unveiling of Zero Red

from The American Way

Written by Jeremy Drysdale

The American Way

Two investigators piece together a conspiracy involving the FBI, the mob, and the systematic elimination of political dissenters within labor unions. As they connect the 'Zero Red' operation to J. Edgar Hoover, they realize the terrifying scale of state-sanctioned assassinations used to control the American workforce.

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BILL: 1931... do we have any cases pre-dating 1931?

CARROLL: Let me see, let me see... no.

BILL: So this begins in 1931. Why 1931?

CARROLL: When were the last big mob wars? On the national level? Last eight, things have been business-like. Relatively.

BILL: Underworld enters period of peace and pros

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CharactersBill, Carroll
Duration3 min
Age Range25-35
GenderMale
GenreThriller
PeriodContemporary
Formatduologue
SourceThe American Way
Toneintense
AccentAmerican
Suitable Foragent showcase, self tape, general practice
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