Peter Dunne
Award-winning producer and writer, Peter Dunne brings more than three decades of writing and producing to workshops around the world. He served as Vice President of Development for several Hollywood studios before beginning his career as a screenwriter and producer focusing on social change and justice. Among the projects he has produced and/or written are the mini-series Sybil starring Sally Field and Joanne Woodward, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, JAG, Melrose Place, Dallas, Knots Landing, Eight is Enough, Dr. Quinn: Medicine Woman, and many others. Peter has received the Emmy Award, the prestigious Peabody Award for Conspicuous Service to Broadcasting for Social Change, the distinguished Kennedy Foundation Award for Exceptional Achievement in the Field of Mental Retardation, the Paul Newman Foundation’s Scott Newman Award for Exceptional Television Writing on Substance Abuse, the Chicago International Film Festival’s Silver Hugo Award for Achievement in Television Drama, The Film Advisory Board’s Award of Excellence for Family Drama, and two Media Access Awards among others.
Learn more @ www.pdunne.com
Virtual Workshop Schedule — Register here
Friday, September 25, 2020–1:00 to 2:00 pm
Confronting Social Justice: Writing and Fighting in Times of Crisis
There comes a time in every writer’s life when the need to speak truth to power presents itself. That time is now. No matter the genre we choose, when we assume the mantle of Writer we acknowledge the unique influence it carries, along with the gravity of its obligations.
Truth to power will make waves, and those waves will cause resistance because civil engagement must test morality. Testing morality on a good day is a challenge. In times of crisis, testing morality inflames power. Battle lines are drawn between fear and freedom in chambers of power, on our city’s streets, and at our nation’s borders. Questions arise meant to obfuscate intention, suggesting in the asking, moral malleability. What is ethical? What is necessary force? What are boundaries? Our answers must be loud and clear and immediate. Language defines humanity.
In times of crisis, our words matter more than ever.
Your words matter. Use them.
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