THE SECRET
Short Film Adaptation | Biographical Crime Drama
Written by Jennifer A. Davis
Inspired by True Events
"Delve into the shadows of Deception, Sacrifice, and Deadly Secrets. The untold story of Virgil 'Doc' Summers."
In "The Secret" a gripping and emotional biographical crime drama, follow the dark and dangerous life of a notorious gangster, Virgil "Doc" Summers, right-hand-man to "Bugs" Moran who was notoriously known for seven of his men being murdered in the St. Valentine's Day Massacre. Unbeknownst to Summers' only daughter, Patsy, who believes him to be her uncle, the gangster weaves a web of secrecy to protect her from his nefarious world. As their paths intermittently cross, he battles to shield her from his criminal activities, all whilst hoping to hide her true identity from the watchful eyes of the mob.
This short film has the potential to be adapted into a full-length feature film.
***Permission to write this story was given explicitly by Patsy (Summers) Hofman (Virgil's daughter) and her children (Virgil's grandchildren).