Page One: ‘The Big Sick’ (2017)

Written by Emily V. Gordon, Kumail Nanjiani

A 2017 THR screenwriter roundtable where The Big Sick co-writer Emily V. Gordon talks about the unique challenge of adapting your own life story.

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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