OUR KIND OF PEOPLE - 8th NETWORK DRAFT 12-21-20
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And without even thinking, Angela lunges and SLAPS the Black Officer's hand and the box falls to the ground. As soon as her hand makes contact with the cop, Piggy screams -- PIGGY Angie, no! The Black Officer SLAMS Angela's face on the hood of the car. The CAMERA PUSHES in on her. Piggy and Nikki are afraid, but Angela is strong, like an angel is watching over her. ANGELA It's my mother's ashes. (then)
I always say grieving people need wristbands. A morgue should issue grief wristbands to let people know to stay the fuck out of our way because the only person whose judgment we cared about is gone. My mama raised me and she damn near raised my little girl over there. And she was one of "the help" in this town you probably would've pulled over. (a beat) Run my tags again. You'll see that I'm clean. Haven't ever even had a parking ticket. But what I do have is twenty three thousand IG followers who tune in every day to see me style this crown and give them some "Black girl magic."
She eyes his name tag, then motions over to Nikki who is still recording on her cell. Her eyes go back to the barrel of the White Officer's gun, daring him. ANGELA (CONT'D) Say hi to the camera, Officers. The tension is thick. Finally... the Black Officer is moved. BLACK OFFICER Let her go. (gives box to Angela) Sorry... for your loss. They return to the cruiser, scared but relieved. PIGGY Yelling at an officer was stupid as hell. ANGELA I know. Grief can give a bitch balls. (she looks at Nikki)
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