But in order to realize his dreams in a solid film, he needs a director, an older man from an upstanding background, with a talent for organization and structure that builds believability, a quality even more important in cinema than in literature.
Justice Department officials say the three witnesses will be allowed to provide background information on the Puerto Rican independence organization FALN, and its deadly bombing campaign in the United States, but not on the discussions or recommendations to grant clemency.
He said such allegations would give them pause if there was proof against an organization, but he acknowledged the Census Bureau does not have the capability of background checking individuals within partner organizations.