About this episode

This episode discusses the innovative presentation of the underdog protagonist in 'Hidden Figures' and clarifies the difference between a logline and a premise statement.

Well, well, well ... this has to be THE most interesting presentation of an underdog protagonist that I've ever come across. Not only have the filmmakers gone above and beyond with respect to their audience's expectations, but they've innovated the heck out of the underdog. This you've got to see! And if you're not sure whether you've written a logline or a premise statement for your story (or why you'd need both and when you'd use them) then Melanie's got your back because in this episode, she explains it all. Enjoy! -V.

People in this episode

Host: Melanie Hill

Topics covered

• underdog protagonist
• reader expectations
• logline
• premise statement
• storytelling

Keywords

• Hidden Figures
• underdog
• reader expectations
• logline
• premise statement
• storytelling
• film analysis

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Hidden Figures

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