Lee Daniels' The Butler (2013) — Screenplay
A White House butler witnesses decades of racial and political change while serving eight presidents, torn between duty and his son's activism.
- Written by
- Danny Strong
- Genre
- Drama, Biography
- Length
- 113 pages
This script is a masterclass in using a single, consistent point of view to anchor sweeping historical events. Cecil's quiet, observational role provides a unique lens on political and social change, while the contrast between his personal restraint and the turbulence around him creates powerful, subtle tension. Study how the dialogue reveals character through understatement and how the episodic structure builds a rich, cumulative portrait of a life.
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