Moving Pictures

467 pp. "...represents six of Root's adapted screenplays sandwiched between two traditional stories. Little Elton and the Kings follows two brothers, one a musical prodigy and the other his protector, after tragedy befalls them. March Mayhem brings together a gambling-addicted teacher, and ESPN reporter, gangsters, the FBI, and rabid college fans for the strangest hoops tournament in history. The Professor's Son explores the dark side of the rising bright star. Meet Me In Austin chronicles the collision between Hollywood power-brokers, aspiring filmmakers, and festival organizers that bring their world together. Funny Not Funny finds a comedian dealing with the most somber situation of his life. Moon Nine shows the lengths a family will go to help one of its own--even when that family is a dysfunctional group of Wild West performers!"