"JFK": Read The Screenplay By Oliver Stone and Zachary Sklar
A mystery unsolved. A story still unfolding.
"JFK" (1991), penned by Oliver Stone and Zachary Sklar, isn’t just a political thriller. It’s a cinematic investigation that challenges the very nature of truth and power. With a daring nonlinear structure, explosive montage sequences, and a protagonist torn between duty and obsession, the screenplay remains a masterclass in storytelling that blurs fact with theory.
For screenwriters and educators, "JFK" is a blueprint on how to turn historical inquiry into riveting, emotionally charged drama.
Let's review Stone's 1991 working draft of the "JFK" screenplay, courtesy of 8FLiX and Warner Bros.
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Written by Oliver Stone and Zachary Sklar, "JFK" (1991) turns a political thriller into a masterclass in layered storytelling. With its nonlinear structure, bold montage sequences, and unwavering commitment to ambiguity, the screenplay blends fact, theory, and personal obsession into a gripping narrative that challenges perceptions of truth and power.
Screenwriting Takeaways: "JFK" (1991).
Stone and co-writer Zachary Sklar shatter traditional narrative flow, opting instead for a fragmented, investigative structure that mimics Garrison’s pursuit of truth.
Screenwriting Takeaway:
- Use nonlinear storytelling to mirror investigative or subjective themes.
- Fragmentation can enhance suspense and viewer engagement.
Educator Breakdown.
What if the real conspiracy was how the story was told? "JFK" (1991) is a landmark in political cinema, weaving fragmented timelines, bold montage, and relentless moral questioning into a screenplay that never stops asking, "What if?" This educator breakdown digs into how Oliver Stone’s script keeps us questioning, even three decades later.
Take a look at the "JFK" logline.
New Orleans District Attorney Jim Garrison discovers there's more to the Kennedy assassination than the official story. Warner Bros.
"JFK" Screenplay Details.
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| Version | ... | Stone Working Draft |
| Date | ... | 01.1991 |
| Pages | ... | 156 |
| Genres | ... | DramaHistoryThriller |
| Screenplay | ... | Oliver StoneZachary Sklar |
| IMDb ID | ... | 0102138 |
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