by Oliver Stone
First published 1992
This publication presents Oliver Stone's complete screenplay for his controversial JFK film in book form. The screenplay follows New Orleans District Attorney Jim Garrison as he investigates the assassination of President Kennedy and uncovers what he believes to be a vast conspiracy. Garrison pursues leads from the French Quarter to Dallas, questioning witnesses and challenging the official Warren Commission findings. His investigation puts strain on his family and career as he faces mounting pressure from federal authorities. The book includes 340 detailed research notes that support Stone's narrative choices. Commentary comes from notable figures including Norman Mailer, Tom Wicker, and former President Gerald Ford, who offer 97 reactions to Stone's interpretation of events. The screenplay captures Garrison's determination to expose what he sees as the truth behind November 22, 1963, even as the investigation threatens everything he holds dear.
Genres: biography, historical-fiction, 20th-century, american-history
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: investigation, unreliable-narrator
Setting: New Orleans, Dallas
Period: 1963
593 pages · Hardcover · Applause Theatre & Cinema Books