A movie treatment presents the idea of the film before writing the entire script. It highlights the most important information about the film that came from the book; it includes the title, logline, story summary (that may be presented as three-act movie plot summaries), and character description. Treatments also give authors the chance to condense their story concept so they can pitch it to studio heads or producers who might want to fund the movie.
“CHASING SHADOWS: TERRORISTS, GANGSTERS, AND BANKERS AND THE AI CAPONE METHOD” by Peter W. Ashooh received the Book to Hollywood Movie Treatment after the successful movie script coverage that was previously written for the book. Considering the suggestions from the first level of writing a screenplay, the movie treatment shows the flow of the story that’ll be good on screen as it shows the thrill and suspense of how the characters deal with the conflict.
Peter W. Ashooh, a retired FBI Special Agent, first joined the FBI in 1979 after graduating from the College of William and Mary. He served as a firearms instructor, defensive tactics instructor, and tactical instructor for over twenty years. Ashooh acted as the undercover agent in more than twenty separate undercover operations. He trained in martial arts for over 50 years and achieved black belts in multiple styles, currently holding a ninth-degree black belt in Isshin-Ryu style of Okinawa karate, weapons, and jujitsu. He currently teaches classes several evenings per week in Virginia, where he lives with his wife, Wini.
“Chasing Shadows” by Peter W. Ashooh is a chilling yet ultimately hopeful exploration of the landscape of law enforcement in the post-9/11 era. Ashooh, a retired FBI special agent, offers a unique perspective informed by his years on the frontlines of counterterrorism.
The book opens with a powerful account of the chaos and horror that unfolded on September 11th, 2001. Ashooh doesn’t shy away from the raw emotions and the immediate response of the FBI. This sets the stage for the complexities that lie ahead. The ethical considerations explored in chapters like “5000 Arab Male Interviews” are thought-provoking. Ashooh grapples with the tension between ensuring national security and protecting civil liberties, a challenge that continues to resonate today.
Peter W. Ashooh concludes his book by reflecting on the changes within the FBI over the decades, including the challenges it faced in maintaining its integrity during periods of internal turmoil. Despite these challenges, he remains proud of his colleagues and the work the agency continues to do in combating cybercrime, child exploitation, and terrorism. His book is not only a tribute to the men and women of the FBI but also a call to return to the agency’s roots as a non-political, impartial law enforcement organization. Ashooh’s deep respect for his former colleagues is evident throughout, and he expresses confidence that the FBI will overcome its current difficulties and continue to protect the American people.