Gatsby in Connecticut: The Untold Story

SYNOPSIS:

The summer Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald met a mystery millionaire who threw extravagant parties inspired one of the world’s most beloved novels: The Great Gatsby. Discover the untold story of the real-life Jay Gatsby himself. Narrated by famous actor Keir Dullea.

STARRING:

Sam Waterston (Grace & Frankie), Bobbie Lanahan (Granddaughter of Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald), Charles Scribner III (Fitzgerald’s publisher), Barbara Probst Solomon (New Yorker author), Keir Dullea (2001: A Space Odyssey)

GENRE(S):

History, Arts, * New Releases

RUNTIME: (71 Min)

DIRECTED BY:

Robert Steven Williams

PRODUCED BY:

Robert Steven Williams

YEAR: 2020

FORMAT:

HD

LANGUAGES: 

English

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Key Marketing Points

• One of the greatest books in American History
• Companion book/national tour (see website)
• National press and social media campaign
• Full support of Sam Waterston for promotion
• Built-in audience through the success of The Great Gatsby (Leonardo DiCaprio) and Z: The Beginning of Everything (Cristina Ricci)

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Festivals

https://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-front-row/what-to-stream-an-amateur-filmmaker-takes-on-the-great-gatsby-and-its-scholars

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/20/nyregion/great-gatsby-setting-connecticut-long-island.html

https://booktrib.com/2021/01/13/gatsby-in-connecticut-the-untold-story-is-a-story-worth-telling/

Mystic Film Festival-Best New England Film-2020

Ramsgate International Film & Television Festival-Finalist-2020

Garden State Film Festival--2020

Las Vegas International Film Festival--2020

Sonoma International Film Festival--2020

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Long Synopsis

The summer Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald lived in Connecticut inspired one of the world’s most beloved novels: The Great Gatsby. We know the book, we know the films and series, but do we know the truth? Track down the mystery millionaire who threw extravagant parties, uncover new evidence of the location and players, and dig deep to discover the untold story of the real-life Jay Gatsby himself.