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True Blue Widow

Drama Thriller

A patriotic Afghan-American woman loses her parents in the World Trade Center on 9/11 and volunteers to infiltrate al Qaeda for the CIA. But a day comes when she must decide just how far she is willing to go to fight terrorism.
Written by:	Birgit Syran Myaard [Contact Author]
Format:	Screenplay
Posted:	09/12/2012
Updated:	05/02/2013
Author Bio:	Finalist - 2012 Creative World Awards International Screenwriting Contest Semifinalist - 2012 Screenplay Festival contest. One of seven nominees for Best Foreign Script - 2011 Fresh Voices Screenplay Competition I am a former US Department of State Foreign Service Officer who lived for four years in Islamabad, Pakistan working on terrorist and narcotics issues. The Fresh Voices reader wrote: "You have written a breathtakingly original and compelling dramatic thriller that features an unusual, fiercely intelligent protagonist who feels both human and accessible." The CWA reader wrote: "This is an extremely strong story that effectively portrays the post 9/11 world from the unique perspective of a Muslim family... This is a fantastic screenplay: original idea, interesting characters, and a gripping story with a great theme..."
Contest Results:	Creative World (Finalist) Fresh Voices Feature (Semifinalist, Nominee--Best Foreign Script) Screenplay Festival (Semifinalist, Contest Ongoing)

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