FILM TITLE: TEXAS GOLD
RUN TIME: 90 MINUTES
GENre: DRAMA / FAITH BASED
BASED ON THE TRUE STORY OF
Jared Weathers
BASED ON THE TRUE STORY OF Jared Weathers
MOVIE ASSIMILATION
"TRUE GRIT" meets "SOUND OF MUSIC" with AN "A STAR IS BORN" FEEL.
MOVIE PALETTE
ORANGE & Yellow / DAWN and DUSK / 2010 / GRITTY
PLOT SYNOPSIS
When a COUNTRY SINGER is shaken by an encounter with THE CARTEL. AFTER A DRUG DEAL GOES BAD, visible faith of a street-corner preacher SOON HELPS HIM SEE THE LIGHT, IN SPITE OF A GUN SHOT TO THE HEAD WHICH HAS MADE HIM CRIPPLED AND BLIND. he is reminded that truly believing always requires action. His response ignites a journey that impacts everyone it touches in ways that only God could orchestrate.
MOVIE TAGLINE
A MODERn tALE OF A COUNTRY SINGER IN A WORLD OF WEST TEXAS OIL RIGS.
STORY
Jared Weathers (JOSH PERI), a renowned LOCAL country singer, finds himself entangled with the cartel after a drug deal goes awry. In the chaos, he is shot in the head, leaving him crippled and blind. His life spirals into darkness, both physically and emotionally. As Jared's journey comes full circle, he realizes that faith is more than just believing—it is action.
With his family's help, he confronts the cartel and his drug addiction, freeing himself and his community from their grasp. As Jared grapples with his new reality, his family, wife Julie Weathers, daughters Blake and Arizona, reignites his passion for music and life. Their connection blossoms into love, providing Jared with the strength to confront his internal demons.
The Weathers Family ends up performing together in the final song "Texas Gold." this fulfills his promise to finish the song of his mentor, Doug Supernaw, who passed away in Jared's arms froM cancer.
Movie Plot Outline: "Texas Gold"
Introduction
Setting: A small, bustling town in Texas, where the local music scene thrives amidst the shadows of crime.
Main Characters:
- Jared Weathers (Joshua Peri): A seasoned country singer, struggling with internal demons and a traumatic past.
- Julie Weathers (Casting): A talented, but under appreciated artist, who becomes Jared's muse.
- Jim Menez (Casting): A cartel leader committed to the demise of Jared for killing his brother in self defense in a bar brawl.
- Doug Supernaw (Casting): Larger than life country singer who passes from cancer mentoring final song.
- Jake Wesley ( Tom Vera) A preacher and beacon of hope and faith, guiding Jared towards redemption.
- Troutola Salk aka Trout (Andi Saks): A vigilante nurse with a mysterious past, who plays a pivotal role in Jared's transformation.
- Arizona Weathers (Alexis Arnold): Older daughter to Jared Weathers. The one family member that holds true to her faith, inspiring her father to return to God.
- Blake Weathers (EmmaRain Welling): younger daughter to Jared Weathers. A rebellious 7 year old who reconnects with her father by the film's end.
A Shattered World
Jared Weathers, a renowned country singer, finds himself entangled with the cartel after a drug deal goes awry. In the chaos, he is shot in the head, leaving him crippled and blind. His life spirals into darkness, both physically and emotionally.
Despite his condition, Jared encounters a street-corner preacher whose unwavering faith sparks a glimmer of hope. The preacher's words resonate with Jared, reminding him that true belief requires action. This encounter plants the seed of change in Jared's heart.
A Journey of Redemption
As Jared grapples with his new reality, his family, wife Julie Weathers, daughters Blake and Arizona who reignites his passion for music and life. Their connection blossoms into love, providing Jared with the strength to confront his internal demons.
The turning point arrives with the passing of Jared's mentor, a legendary country singer. Before his death, the mentor entrusts Jared with an unfinished song, a symbol of Jared's potential for redemption. Inspired, Jared begins to write again, channeling his pain and hope into music.
Faith in Action
Jared's newfound faith begins to transform his life and the lives of those around him. He becomes a beacon of hope in the community, using his music to inspire change and unity. However, his journey is far from over.
His sight momentarily returns, only to be lost once more. In this moment of despair, Trotula Salk, a vigilante nurse with her own secrets, re-enters Jared's life. Her unconventional methods and unwavering belief in Jared's potential help him rediscover his purpose.
Conclusion Orchestrated by Faith
As Jared's journey comes full circle, he realizes that faith is more than just believing—it is action. With his family's help, he confronts the cartel and his drug addiction, freeing himself and his community from their grasp. The Weathers Family ends up performing together in the final song "Texas Gold." This fulfills his promise to finish the song of his mentor, Doug Supernaw, who passed away in Jared's arms from cancer.
Film Credit
Actors
JOSHUA PERI / Jared Weathers
TOM VERA / JAKE WESLEY
ALEXIS ARNOLD / ARIZONA WEATHERS
ANDI SAKS / TROTULA SALK (TROUT)
EMMARAIN WELLING / BLAKE WEATHERS
LEE MAJORS (RUMORED)
JAKE BUSey (RUMORED)
CREW
DIRECTOR: SHAWN WELLING
SCREENPLAY: SHAWN WELLING
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: WARREN PAGE BALMER III
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