Screenwriter Shaun Grant On 'Nitram'
from The Write Way Hosted by Samuel Elliott
Screenwriter Shaun Grant joined me to discuss his latest film – a biopic of Port Arthur gunman, Martin Bryant, ‘Nitram’. TRIGGER WARNING: Topics discussed include gun violence, mass-shooting and the lead-up to these real-life events. Topics discussed include: - What drew him to the project, how his experience with adapting other Australian historical events and figures, from the legendary (‘The True History of the Kelly gang’) to the similarly infamous (‘Snowtown’) has helped shape the process – along with his collaboration on these projects with director Justin Kurzel. - The decision to include no on-screen violence, including not showing the events of Port Arthur. When that was made, and why that was so vital in telling the story they wanted to tell. - The inherent difficulties in presenting an authentic and complete storyline, without being interpreted as ‘humanising’ such a monstrous figure. - And heaps more. Thanks to Shaun for chatting with me on the program. ‘Nitram’ is set to arrive on streaming platform, Stan, in the coming week(s), along with a full national theatrical release too.
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