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Neon

The life and sacrifices of a devoted father during the Korean War sets a preamble to a merging American dilemma. The origins of the Bloods and the Crips.

Spanning decades to the turbulent streets of South Central Los Angeles, Neon follows the life of Rodney "Neon" Robinson, a young boy raised in a military family whose life takes a dark turn after the loss of his father in the Korean War. As he grows, Neon struggles with identity, violence and survival ultimately rising as the leader of the Bloods gang. His journey is one of resilience, loss and the relentless search for belonging in a world that seems determined to break him. Movie envision preview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfjW-bbsll4

Script Excerpt
Written by:
Format:
Screenplay
Genres:
Budget:
Mid
Starring Roles For:
Kelvin Harrison Jr (Neon)
Jonathan Majors (Willie)
Regina King (Dorothy)
In the Vein Of:
American Gangster
Colors
Menace To Society
Posted:
06/06/2021
Updated:
05/14/2025
Author Bio:
Johnny Russell's a retired law enforcement officer. After serving 30 years in a major metropolitan city he now lives in the city of San Diego. The original story is a profound crime drama and Award winner in three recent screenplay competitions: Winter 2025 New York film and Cinematography Awards, Fall 2024 Santa Barbara International Diverse Writers Screenplay Awards and the Fall 2024 Chicago Script Awards. Here's a the winners interview: https://www.

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Contest Results:
Santa Barbara International (First Place, https://www.santabarbarascreenplayawards.com/diverse_-writers_contest_results.ht) [2024]
Creative World (Semifinalist) [2025]
WriteMovies (Finalist) [2013]
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