"Good-bye, Lord, I'm Going To New York" (2015 book) - looking for a screenplay adaptation from a pub...

Screenwriter is needed in United States.

I am seeking a skilled screenwriter to adapt my 2015 biography, “Good-bye, Lord, I’m Going To New York,” into a movie or TV screenplay. The book details the extraordinary, little-known life of William Harding Jackson, a former Wall Street lawyer, Army and OSS Colonel, CIA deputy director, and National Security Advisor, whose crucial roles in U.S. intelligence were not revealed until decades after his death. This story explores his military service, major contributions to intelligence operations during WWII, and pivotal influence in the shift from military to civilian control in the Intelligence Community. I am the author, with extensive research experience and unique insight into Jackson’s life, and have interest from major studios and publishers. I welcome proposals from experienced screenwriters who can offer thoughtful advice and collaborate on this challenging adaptation. The project is personal to me, and I am open to expert recommendations and potentially further work beyond the initial script.

Budget range:
$3,000 – 5,000 USD

Examples:
One man, William Harding Jackson, a successful Wall Street lawyer, emerged after Pearl Harbor as a silent hero. He was a Princeton and Harvard Law graduate who joined the Army Air Corps at age 41, oversaw ULTRA intercepts for General Bradley, led G-2 intelligence in the D-Day deception, and frequently briefed Eisenhower and OSS director Donovan. He left as an OSS colonel, battlefield-trained in espionage and counter-intelligence, and later approved Reinhard Gehlen’s ‘Operation Paperclip’ migration to the United States. As the CIA’s deputy director under Bedell Smith, he helped expose KGB double-agent Kim Philby and later served as National Security Advisor. This book examines how the U.S. Intelligence Community shifted from military dominance to civilian control in the early years. Mr. Jackson’s discreet counsel to three U.S. Presidents shows how one man helped redefine the I.C., a legacy his own family did not discover until long after his death.

Who are you, and what do you do?
Vic Currier attended the University of Arizona. He served four tours with the 7th Air Force in Vietnam, briefing commanders on top-secret communications and navigational aids at 6 air bases in support of MAC-V operations, the CIA-led Phoenix Program, interdictions along the Ho Chi Minh Trail, and Lam Son 719 in the Central Highlands. He spent 15 years in railroad operations and worked as a terminal manager supervising 300 Longshoremen in container freight at the Port of Los Angeles. He also spent 5 years with in-house FBI and RTC teams as an investigations coordinator and prosecution witness in white-collar crime cases at 22 failed banks. He later spent 12 years in Phoenix as a CEO in real estate and lending. Retired in Arizona, he is a life member of the VFW, American Legion, CSPOA, MICA, and the Society for Military History, dedicating his time to humanitarian philanthropy and writing biographical history.

In what capacity are you hiring?
Personal project

Where are you in the hiring process?
I will possibly make a paid hire

What type of work is this?
Single job with potential follow up work

What experience level is needed?:
Mid-level (Industry Average)