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THE BROKEN SPOKE (FEATURE)

THE BROKEN SPOKE (FEATURE)
By DonnaMarie Miller

GENRE: Historical, Comedy
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The true story of a famous American honky-tonk that began as a humble drinking hole and slowly rose into a cultural landmark of country music history through love, loss and resilience.

SYNOPSIS:

This historical comedy, “The Broken Spoke,” is an true adaptation of the nonfiction book, “The Broken Spoke; Austin’s Legendary Honky-Tonk,” published and copyrighted in 2017 by Texas A&M University Press.

A heart-felt journey reminiscent of films like "Nonna's," and “Tucker: the Man and His Dream," The Broken Spoke characters navigate their dreams and relationships with connections to the past while celebrating the resilience of the human spirit. Founders James and Annetta White's dramatic arcs intertwine to provide a nuanced portrayal of a life-long partnership filled with humor, strength and resilience.

Housing five decades of country music memorabilia and about a thousand lifetimes of memories at the Broken Spoke, the Whites still honor a promise James made years ago: they’re “keepin’ it country.”

THE BROKEN SPOKE (FEATURE)

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Ashley Renee Smith

DonnaMarie Miller, this logline beautifully captures the emotional and cultural heart of your story. The focus on legacy, love, and resilience through the lens of a real Austin institution gives it a strong sense of place and relevance. The central characters and their personal stakes are clearly defined, and the setting offers rich, cinematic potential. To tighten it further, you might clarify the primary conflict or dramatic arc: what specific challenges threaten the Broken Spoke’s legacy? Sharpening that tension could add momentum to the pitch while keeping the heartfelt tone intact.

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DonnaMarie Miller

Thank you all very much for your generous ratings!

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