Spanglish: The Shooting Script

by James L. Brooks

Here is the complete book on Spanglish , the fifth movie directedby James L. Brooks, the story of Flor ( Sex and Lucia's Paz Vega)emigrating to Los Angeles from Mexico in hopes of finding abetter life for herself and her daughter. Hired by John andDeborah Clasky ( Punch-Drunk Love 's Adam Sandler and Flirtingwith Disaster 's Téa Leoni) as their housekeeper, Flor contendswith the language barrier, clash of cultures, and the eccentricClaskys' way of life in this honest look at marriage, parenting,and devotion to family. The Newmarket Shooting Script ® book includes an insightfulintroduction by writer/director James L. Brooks, the completeoriginal screenplay, scene notes, an exclusive Q&A with Brookson his creative process, stills, and credits.

208 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2004

Reviews

[Rob Kotaska · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love this film. The script was bizarre as they changed the end. In the original script had John and Flor having sex. Brooks addresses this in the afterword...it did not work. The film version is superior, far more romantic.