On the surface Event Horizon is a classic "don't judge a book by it's cover" story. We see a character overcome the stereotypes to deliver profound ideas to unexpected audience.
Under the hood, I wanted there to be a threatened friendship, that becomes stronger in the face of adversity. That's where the turning point comes - Donnell and Kalif are free to bitching about everything that is not important, but come together on essential important topics.
I'm planning to shoot this in August. Let me know what you think in the comments below.