Movies and TvShows featuring "adapting-book-to-film" theme.

Author P.L. Travers reflects on her childhood after reluctantly meeting with Walt Disney, who seeks to adapt her Mary Poppins books for the big screen. Through flashbacks, we see Travers' close relationship with her alcoholic father and the inspiration for many of the characters in her books. In Los Angeles, Travers clashes with Disney and his creative team over their interpretation of her work. However, as she begins to confront her painful memories, Travers slowly opens up and ultimately grants Disney the film rights.

Breakfast with Hunter is a documentary film that delves into the life and work of Hunter S. Thompson, an influential American writer known for his unconventional style of journalism. The film explores Thompson's career as a gonzo journalist, his eccentric personality, and his impact on American culture. It also covers his involvement in a sheriff election in Louisville, Kentucky, his work as a novelist and magazine article illustrator, and his adaptation of his book into a movie. The documentary highlights the unique writing style known as gonzo journalism, which blurs the lines between fact and fiction. It also touches on Thompson's public letter writing and his influence on American justice and literary figures. The film is set in the 1990s, with significant parts taking place in Aspen, Colorado.