Page One: ‘Rachel Getting Married’ (2008)

Written by Jenny Lumet

The movie version of the opening:

If you haven’t seen this movie, do it. Terrific performances, strong script, and Jonathan Demme a masterful job as director.

Page One is a daily Go Into The Story series featuring the first page of notable movie scripts from the classic era to contemporary times. Comparing them is an excellent way to study a variety of writing styles and see how professional writers start a story.

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