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Dallas Buyers Club (2013) — Screenplay

A homophobic electrician diagnosed with HIV in 1986 fights the medical establishment to smuggle unapproved treatments and extend his life.

Written by
Craig Borten, Melisa Wallack
Genre
Drama, Biography
Studio
Focus Features
Length
111 pages

Study this screenplay for its masterful character transformation, as the protagonist's prejudice crumbles under the weight of his own mortality. The dialogue crackles with authenticity, grounding the high-stakes medical drama in raw, human moments. A tight narrative structure keeps the tension relentless, making it a clinic in biographical storytelling.

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