Cowboy & indian
“Cowboy & Indian” is an emotionally charged drama-comedy set in a quaint American town. At its core, we follow the journey of Steve, a devoted advocate of conservative principles and a staunch supporter of former President Trump. He harbors deep-seated concerns about the evolving landscape of America, often attributing perceived challenges to immigrants, minorities, transgender individuals, and Democrats, believing these factors contribute to the nation’s decline.
However, Steve’s world takes an unexpected turn when he crosses paths with Laila, who strongly opposes him due to what she perceives as his prejudiced views. Her affection for Vijay, Steve’s Indian-American friend, compels her to navigate a delicate compromise, leading to begrudging interactions with Steve.
Friendship and Diversity
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Daniel Lester Chestnut
Leo Prashant Shelley
Friendship Story
Daniel and I accidentally met in 2010 at an expat gathering in Kyiv, Ukraine. We became casual friends and helped each other as expats usually do.
Daniel returned to the U.S. in 2012, but we stayed in touch.
In 2014, my pharmaceutical business took a hit during Ukraine’s political and economic turmoil. In 2015, I decided to start a new chapter of life in the U.S., and Daniel and I reconnected.
As the U.S. grew more divided, our friendship strengthened, grounded in common values of friendship.
In 2019, disappointed by the polarization in the US society, I wrote a story about our friendship and named it “Cowboy & Indian.” To dramatize it, I enlisted the help of several writers. They were all very skilled at their craft. But we couldn’t afford to make a film as rich as their imagination.
So in August 2023, I wrote a new script from scratch that we should be able to turn into a film soon.
We hope “Cowboy & Indian” entertains and encourages tolerance.
Warmly,
Leo Prashant Shelley
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