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THE LAST JITNEY
By Anthony McBride
When a pandemic and racial riots topple the city of Philadelphia, a rideshare driver must forsake his old ways to get his life back, salvage the relationship with his son and bring order to the chaotic city.
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The Last Jitney is the story of Chauncey Johnson who still drives a Jitney, or a pay by cash taxi, in 2020, the age of Uber and Lyft. Chauncey has a “grudge” against society and refuses to work for corporate America and, therefore, relegates to driving a Jitney.
When the pandemic rocks the world, things change as everyone is alarmed by the sudden emergence of a virus that is killing people by the thousands. To make things worse, the country is devastated by the police murder of George Floyd and race riots coupled with looting and violence shatter the cultural relations in the United States.
Chauncey is tasked with dealing with the cultural climate in Philadelphia while having to mend relations with his son who just came home for serving time for an armed robbery 12 years ago.
The Last Jitney is an examination of race, family and friendship and is a relevant and current story designed for the masses.
THE LAST JITNEY
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how are these two connected? good first try, maybe research what it is and try again - a logline is like a hook! 25 words or less best of luck https://screencraft.org/2020/02/26/the-simple-guide-to-writing-a-logline
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Sounds like a really cool story Anthony. The logline is almost there but you're missing some elements like the stakes for the protagonist. The city is in ruins and somehow he saves it but are there obstacles to that goal and the goal of reconnecting with his son and what happens if he doesn't reach those goals (Stakes). Good luck and keep writing.