OUR KIND OF PEOPLE - 8th NETWORK DRAFT 12-21-20
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MEMBERS "... But few are chosen." LEAH
If you're lucky enough to make it, you will be inducted along with the new brothers of the Boulé at the Grand Illumination Gala at the end of the summer. (piercing Angela with her eyes) Our sisterhood is sacred. Leah and Angela stare each other down as we CUT TO: INT. EPISCOPAL CHURCH BASEMENT - SAME 41 Well-dressed, uber-successful men line the corridors of the bowels of the church. Quincy sits next to Raymond and Vernon. Raymond whispers to Quincy. RAYMOND The members of the Boulé stand as the initiates kneel before them. Vernon leads them in reciting INVICTUS. It's haunting. VERNON Out of the night that covers me, Black as the pit from pole to pole... BOULÉ MEMBERS I thank whatever gods may be for my unconquerable soul.. . INT. LINKS CLUBHOUSE - NIGHT 42 We continue to hear the men as a LINKS MEMBER stands -- JOSEPHINE I nominate Angela Vaughn. Angela stands, along with the other prospects -- BOULÉ MEMBERS (O.S.) The Boulé has the power to affect change, to hold the line for the African American community. When no one appears to be watching, we are...
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In the fell clutch of circumstance, I have not winced nor cried aloud. Under the bludgeoning of chance my head is bloody, but unbowed.
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