Date of Thesis

Spring 2025

Description

This project is a feature-length, satirical comedy screenplay entitled Coast to Coast. The lead protagonist, Jules Bown, is a young woman who goes through a transformative experience after accepting the offer of a lifetime. As the story progresses, we follow Jules navigating her way through a fictional clash between the East Coast (New York) and the West Coast (California) for the new Capital of the United States. A variety of notable celebrities represent each coast, turning the battle into a fight between elite figures, rather than between citizens. The tension between East and West is inspired by the 1990s East Coast - West Coast hip-hop rivalry; songs from key players in the feud are featured throughout the script. The use of recognizable celebrities is aimed to provide commentary on the state of our current political climate, with famous individuals getting more and more of a say in nationwide decisions. Power, wealth, and status are all heavily explored in Coast to Coast, as we see firsthand the way it impacts certain characters and their decisions. Jules’s journey encapsulates the interpersonal conflicts that come with power and status, as she struggles with her long term romantic relationship and friendships.

Keywords

Screenplay, comedy, satire, celebrities, politics

Access Type

Honors Thesis (Bucknell Access Only)

Degree Type

Bachelor of Arts

Major

English- Film/Media Studies

Second Major

Philosophy

First Advisor

Brian Hauser

Second Advisor

Sheila Lintott

Third Advisor

Katie Tardio

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