OUR KIND OF PEOPLE - 8th NETWORK DRAFT 12-21-20
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ANGELA You see labels on those people, I see struggle. LEAH I see struggle too, that’s why I live my life in a way that gives back. ANGELA But you still want to be just a little bit better. But I see you serving this lifestyle like you're wiping Jesus' feet. So maybe you're "the maid" up in here. LEAH Good night, Ms. Vaughn. ANGELA
My mother left me the only thing she had, the building at 28 Main. You know it? LEAH My family used to own it. Angela knocks back her Scotch as recognition dawns on Leah. But she is not yet ready to accept it. ANGELA Come see about me. Eve’s Crown can hook your dry ends up. See you around the Bluffs. Angela grabs the wig box and goes, letting the door slam -- ANGELA (V.O.) Mama couldn’t fight. But I can. EXT. BOSTON STREET - NIGHT - FLASHBACK 61 Little Angela picks up the watch as the man gets in the car -- ANGELA (V.O.) INT. TEDDY'S CAR - CONTINUOUS - FLASHBACK 62 Rain falls on the windshield as a YOUNG TEDDY takes a moment to gather himself, clearly shaken. The camera reveals someone in the passenger seat -- a YOUNG GIRL, 9, neatly dressed. LITTLE LEAH Daddy, who is that? She died of a broken heart. A life unlived. She had dreams and he took them...
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