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A crash course in changing the world.
My graphic novel script for "Literacy"
EPISODE 1
MOROCCO
A book is like a garden carried in the pocket - Chinese Proverb
Page 1
Panel A
The sun is setting over a medina in a North African city. We see a minarett in the distance.
TEXTBOX Khemisset, Morocco, May 22, 2021
OFFPANEL: "No, we don't need that!"
Panel B
Inside of a clay building. The moroccan flag is hanging on the wall. A desk can be seen in the front with a
name plate: M. Khoumadi, Mayor
OFFPANEL: "We don't need you here!"
OFFPANEL: "I think you do, mayor."
Panel C
Face of the mayor in a close-up
MAYOR: How can you tell me what I need? Shouldn't I know that myself?
OFFPANEL: Yes you should.
Page 2
Panel A
The mayor and Ember from the side, opposing each other over the table.
MAYOR: So why are you insisting on forcing your will on me?
EMBER: My will is not important! The important thing is what is necessary for the world.
MAYOR: And I say we have everything that is necessary in this city.
Panel B
Close-up of Ember
EMBER: For now, you may be right. But what happens in the future?
Panel C
Close-up of Ember.
EMBER (desperate): Why not give us the chance to give reading lessons in your city? It already worked well in Mali and Burkina Faso.
Panel D:
Close-up of the Mayor.
MAYOR: We have all the education necessary. So thank you, but no!
Page 3
Panel A
Textbox: Later outside ...
In the background: Oriental home markets and customers ... busy haggling going on.
Ember is holding a communication device, talking inside.
EMBER: Sorry, Alchemy. He said he doesn't want a new school here.
Panel B:
Inside of the communication device. Alchemys face is visible.
ALCHEMY via the device: He obviously hasn't realized the problem yet.
EMBER (OFF PANEL): So what do we do now?
Panel C:
Inside Alchemy's office. Lots of communication panels on the wall.
ALCHEMY: I'll contact the network to collect some convincing facts. Meanwhile, check the local community
to see if you can find out anything.
Panel D:
The display of Alchemy's computer. We see the message he send out to the Evoke network: WE HAVE AN OBSTACLE
IN MOROCCO. CONTACT THE TEACHER'S COMMUNITY.
Page 4
Panel A
Textbox: Christchurch, New Zealand
Boathouses in the docks, an agent from the teacher's community answering the cell phone.
AGENT: Yes, I have time to come to nothern Africa by next month.
Panel B
Textbox: Madras, India
A open schoolhouse in some suburb of the city. A female agent in a sari on a cell phone.
AGENT: Sorry, I'm drowning in students here. But I will contact Antonio.
Panel C
Textbox: Naples, Italy.
Sunset over the Tyrrhenian Sea. An associated agent sitting in a café.
ANTONIO: Sure, I can take a jump across the sea to come to Morocco.
Panel D
Display of agent Ember's communication device.
ALCHEMY: OK, we have enough teachers together who can provide for the education. Now you need to do the
rest.
Page 5
Panel A
EMBER, smiling: Don't worry, I already have a plan.
Panel B
Textbox: Later in the city hall...
Ember hands over a piece of paper to the mayor.
EMBER: We have a great opportunity here, but if you choose to refuse ...
Panel C
Close up of the mayor.
MAYOR: I will not change my decision ...
Panel D
The mayor sings the piece of paper, Ember stands by his side.
Panel E
Side picture again with Ember opposing the mayor.EMBER (smiling): Thank you for agreeing with our plan.
MAYOR (astonished): What?
Panel F
The piece of paper with Ember's index finger pointing.
EMBER: These are not decorations. These are Thai letters. They say that you agree to build the new school.
Panel G
Look over Ember's shoulder from behind.
MAYOR (slamming the table): You tricked me!
EMBER (content): Yes I did. I wanted to show you what can happen when you lack a necessary skill. I don't think you
want to happen anything like that to your electors.
Panel H
The mayor is sunken into his armchair. He looks resignating.
MAYOR: I agree, you were very convincing.
EMBER: Thank you. You won't regret it.
Views: 15
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Comment by A.V.Koshy on May 9, 2010 at 4:52pm
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loved it oliver
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Comment by Oliver Hohlstein on May 9, 2010 at 4:56pm
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Thank you, Agent Koshy. :)
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Comment by Erin Sammons on May 10, 2010 at 11:57pm
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ooooh I liked that =)
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