Title: Last Supper
Genre: Based on True Story Drama Script (R.I.P. Stephon Ramsey)
Logline:
In a neighborhood rife with adversity, a teenage boy named Michael becomes
the pillar of his family, navigating through challenges of poverty, crime, and personal
tragedy, until his life is tragically cut short in a crossfire, leaving his brother Brayden to
grapple with grief and newfound responsibilities.

Treatment/ Synthesis:

Act 1: Setting the Scene

In a gritty urban neighborhood, we meet Michael, a wise-beyond-his-years teenager
who serves as the glue holding his family together. His parents, Carl and Charlette,
struggle with financial hardships exacerbated by Carl’s battle with alcoholism and
Charlette's fight against cancer. Michaels younger sister Shania idolizes him, finding
solace and joy in his company amidst their challenging surroundings. Meanwhile,
Michael's older brother Brayden, a talented basketball player and the pride of the family,
faces the allure of both sports' stardom and the dangerous allure of his childhood friend
Kirby, who is deeply involved in local gangs.

Act 2: Conflict and Tragedy

As Michael strives to keep his family intact, tensions rise. Carl’s drinking worsens,
strained by the shame of unemployment, while Charlette’s health deteriorates, adding to
the families' burdens. Michael steps up, urging his parents to reconcile and find strength
in their love for each other. He also becomes Shania’s protector and mentor, picking her
up from school and shielding her from the harsh realities of their environment. Brayden's
struggles intensify as he faces increasing pressure from Kirby to rejoin his old lifestyle,
while also striving to maintain his basketball career and secure a better future for his
family. Despite Michael’s efforts to shield him from trouble, tragedy strikes when
Michael becomes an unintended victim in a crossfire. His death shatters the family,
especially Brayden, who is consumed by guilt and grief.

Act 3: Coping and Redemption

In the aftermath of Michael’s death, the family is devastated, grappling with profound
loss and buried secrets that come to light. Brayden, now burdened with the
responsibility of holding the family together, finds himself torn between pursuing a
college basketball career and seeking solace in the streets, where old temptations and
unresolved grief pulls him back into a dangerous path. As birthdays and milestones pass
without Michael, the family’s wounds slowly begin to heal as they rediscover the
strength and unity Michael had instilled in them. Brayden ultimately finds redemption in
honoring Michael’s memory, making peace with his past, and embracing his role as the
new anchor of the family.

Conclusion:
Last Supper: is a poignant and deeply human story that explores themes
of resilience, family bonds, and the enduring impact of loss. Through the lens of Michael
and Brayden's journey, the film reminds us of the strength found in love and the
transformative power of acceptance and forgiveness in the face of adversity. It’s a story
that resonates universally, reflecting the challenges many families endure and the
enduring hope that emerges from even the darkest of times.