Paragraph 175

Two lovers are torn apart by Hitler’s little known but relentless persecution of gays: one becomes a prisoner; the other his captor. In the vein of Schindler’s List and Brokeback Mountain, the historical fiction novel Paragraph 175 will fill your heart with every emotion — from joy to despair and everything in between.

Paragraph 175 was first written as a screenplay and was included in the top 10 inaugural Glaad List. It was also a featured screenplay on the Black List and was an Academy Nicholl Fellowship semifinalist.

Black List Reviews

Their annual list of the most liked unproduced scripts has included Oscar-winning films such as JUNO, THE KING’S SPEECH, and ARGO. Each quote below is from a separate Black List reviewer.

“PARAGRAPH 175 is both a brutal depiction of a lesser-known facet of one of history’s worst atrocities, and a gut-wrenching portrait of the power of real love to endure in the most hellish circumstances.”

“This is an unforgettable story, both chilling and riveting from start to finish.”

“This beautifully written drama grabs your attention from the first page and holds it until the very end as it takes the audience on a journey that evokes every emotion from anger, hurt, devastation, heartbreak, and even joy.”