Why is it that so many great books end up as terrible movies? What goes wrong? In this heartfelt talk, Owen McIntosh discusses how great books end up as terrible movies, makes a few suggestions that all sreenwriters need to follow, and ends with a rallying call for fans to demand better.

Owen McIntosh is a grade 9 student who is a student of great books and great movies. He is on a mission to ensure that his favorite books never end up as terrible film adaptations.

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx