Little Pink House, Jeff Benedict's book about the Kelo v. City of New London case, looks like it is going to become a TV movie. According to this story in The Day (the New London paper):
Author Jeff Benedict has sold the rights to his book about the battle in New London over eminent domain to Lifetime. The network is gearing up to turn the piece into a TV movie.Benedict said Wednesday that the contract hasn't been signed, but all the terms have been agreed on and signing the papers is a formality at this point.
Details about the casting and where the movie will be shot weren't being made public as of Wednesday.
Asked whether they might film "Little Pink House" in New London, Benedict says, "That, I have no idea. I highly doubt it. ... I think it'd be really unusual."
Our casting choices? Melissa Leo, the recent Oscar winner, seems like she'd be good as Susette Kelo. Will Patton (No Way Out, The Postman) for the Institute for Justice's Scott Bullock. Alyssa Milano (Who's the Boss, and ...?) as IJ's Dana Berliner.
Our book review of LPH is posted here.
