0 00:00:05,000 --> 00:00:15,000 1 00:00:42,525 --> 00:00:45,628 (MUSIC PLAYS) 2 00:01:16,592 --> 00:01:19,495 (SIREN WAILING) 3 00:01:21,563 --> 00:01:24,467 (MUSIC PLAYS) 4 00:01:47,256 --> 00:01:49,288 (PAULETTE) We were watching TV and then I looked over at her, 5 00:01:49,290 --> 00:01:51,358 and she was just sort of slumped over. 6 00:01:51,360 --> 00:01:53,427 And when was the last time that she had something 7 00:01:53,429 --> 00:01:54,561 to eat or drink? 8 00:01:54,563 --> 00:01:56,296 (PAULETTE) About an hour ago, she had... 9 00:01:56,298 --> 00:01:58,665 she was drinking some tea. She had a couple cookies. 10 00:01:58,667 --> 00:02:00,534 (MAN) Has she had any fainting spells recently? 11 00:02:00,536 --> 00:02:01,571 No. Never. 12 00:02:03,304 --> 00:02:04,704 (MAN) How you doing, Agnes? 13 00:02:04,706 --> 00:02:06,305 You getting better? 14 00:02:06,307 --> 00:02:07,641 Hey, I still need to try that famous 15 00:02:07,643 --> 00:02:09,009 Bolognese of yours. 16 00:02:09,011 --> 00:02:10,644 How'd you know about Mom's Bolognese? 17 00:02:10,646 --> 00:02:12,679 (MAN) Who doesn't? 18 00:02:12,681 --> 00:02:14,514 Good. 19 00:02:14,516 --> 00:02:15,581 Much better. Yeah. 20 00:02:15,583 --> 00:02:17,317 Your blood pressure's up. 21 00:02:17,319 --> 00:02:19,686 I think you just needed some fluids. 22 00:02:19,688 --> 00:02:21,555 - Do you feel better? - (PAULETTE) Is she gonna be okay? 23 00:02:21,557 --> 00:02:22,889 (SUSETTE) Yeah, her color is coming back 24 00:02:22,891 --> 00:02:24,691 and her heart rate is down. 25 00:02:24,693 --> 00:02:26,892 You just got kind of wiped out there, huh? 26 00:02:26,894 --> 00:02:28,427 (AGNES) Mm-hm. 27 00:02:28,429 --> 00:02:32,299 Wait a minute. Are you, um... Susette? 28 00:02:32,301 --> 00:02:33,533 - It's Paulette. - I knew it was you. 29 00:02:33,535 --> 00:02:34,901 Oh, my God. 30 00:02:34,903 --> 00:02:36,703 Mama, it's Susette. 31 00:02:36,705 --> 00:02:38,739 - Remember her from school? - (SUSETTE) I remember you 32 00:02:38,741 --> 00:02:40,706 because you were one of the... 33 00:02:40,708 --> 00:02:42,376 I guess the only parent 34 00:02:42,378 --> 00:02:44,414 who would let me call you by your first name. 35 00:02:45,713 --> 00:02:48,548 I thought you were so cool. 36 00:02:48,550 --> 00:02:51,654 (CRICKETS CHIRPING) 37 00:03:04,832 --> 00:03:06,666 (HORN HONKS) 38 00:03:06,668 --> 00:03:07,437 (SUSETTE) Paulette! 39 00:03:09,637 --> 00:03:11,437 Look at you! It's so good to see you 40 00:03:11,439 --> 00:03:12,872 - back in the old neighborhood. - (SUSETTE) I know. 41 00:03:12,874 --> 00:03:14,640 - Hi. - (SUSETTE) I was just leaving you 42 00:03:14,642 --> 00:03:15,808 - a note with my number. - (PAULETTE) Oh, great. 43 00:03:15,810 --> 00:03:17,076 I'm just running to the hospital 44 00:03:17,078 --> 00:03:18,578 because Mom wants some of her stuff. 45 00:03:18,580 --> 00:03:20,747 (SUSETTE) All right. Here you go, and... 46 00:03:20,749 --> 00:03:21,882 it was so great to see you. 47 00:03:21,884 --> 00:03:23,317 - I am calling. - (SUSETTE) Great. 48 00:03:23,319 --> 00:03:24,685 - Bye. - (PAULETTE) Bye. 49 00:03:24,687 --> 00:03:26,719 (ENGINE STARTS) 50 00:03:26,721 --> 00:03:29,826 (MUSIC PLAYS) 51 00:03:34,529 --> 00:03:36,562 (WOMAN ON RADIO) Good morning, New London. 52 00:03:36,564 --> 00:03:38,731 Sports and weather at the bottom of the hour, 53 00:03:38,733 --> 00:03:41,701 and now our top story. 54 00:03:41,703 --> 00:03:43,003 A new jobs report tells us 55 00:03:43,005 --> 00:03:45,404 what you already knew. 56 00:03:45,406 --> 00:03:47,873 The regional economy isn't getting any better. 57 00:03:47,875 --> 00:03:49,408 This according to economists 58 00:03:49,410 --> 00:03:51,378 from the University of Connecticut. 59 00:03:51,380 --> 00:03:53,347 Now, they're saying jobs are scarce, 60 00:03:53,349 --> 00:03:54,781 and that there's no indication 61 00:03:54,783 --> 00:03:56,849 that's going to change any time soon. 62 00:03:56,851 --> 00:03:59,853 Of course, unemployment has been a big concern for years, 63 00:03:59,855 --> 00:04:00,920 many finding it difficult 64 00:04:00,922 --> 00:04:02,955 to secure even part-time work. 65 00:04:02,957 --> 00:04:06,626 So, what should we do about the lousy economy? 66 00:04:06,628 --> 00:04:08,662 Our lines are wide open right now, 67 00:04:08,664 --> 00:04:11,365 so call us and tell us what you think... 68 00:04:11,367 --> 00:04:14,070 (MUSIC PLAYS) 69 00:04:25,814 --> 00:04:27,781 (SUSETTE) Holy shit. 70 00:04:27,783 --> 00:04:30,687 (MUSIC PLAYS) 71 00:05:21,937 --> 00:05:25,040 (MUSIC PLAYS) 72 00:05:52,800 --> 00:05:53,769 (SCREAMS) 73 00:05:55,636 --> 00:05:57,607 Oh, my God. 74 00:06:04,545 --> 00:06:06,014 (CHUCKLES) 75 00:06:07,583 --> 00:06:08,551 Shit. 76 00:06:10,852 --> 00:06:13,622 (MUSIC PLAYS) 77 00:06:47,189 --> 00:06:50,492 (ROCK MUSIC ON RADIO) 78 00:06:55,963 --> 00:06:59,865 (BILLY) Well, I'd heard somebody finally bought this place. 79 00:06:59,867 --> 00:07:01,000 I had to meet the person 80 00:07:01,002 --> 00:07:04,170 ballsy enough to paint it pink. 81 00:07:04,172 --> 00:07:06,305 Well, it's not pink. It's "Odessa Rose". 82 00:07:06,307 --> 00:07:07,940 - If you say so. - (SUSETTE) (LAUGHS) 83 00:07:07,942 --> 00:07:09,643 Hi. I'm Billy. 84 00:07:09,645 --> 00:07:12,978 - Billy Von Winkle. - Oh, sorry. Susette Kelo. 85 00:07:12,980 --> 00:07:14,915 Nice to meet you, Susette Kelo. 86 00:07:14,917 --> 00:07:15,915 (BILLY) Welcome to the neighborhood. 87 00:07:15,917 --> 00:07:17,149 Thank you. 88 00:07:17,151 --> 00:07:18,884 So, how do you like it? 89 00:07:18,886 --> 00:07:19,985 Well, the view sucks. 90 00:07:19,987 --> 00:07:22,021 Other than that, it's nice. 91 00:07:22,023 --> 00:07:23,990 - It's fantastic. - Yeah. 92 00:07:23,992 --> 00:07:26,893 - (SUSETTE) Do you live nearby? - I own the deli on the corner, 93 00:07:26,895 --> 00:07:28,627 and a couple other buildings that I rent out. 94 00:07:28,629 --> 00:07:29,963 Cool. I've been meaning to come by. 95 00:07:29,965 --> 00:07:31,764 It's great to have a deli. 96 00:07:31,766 --> 00:07:34,266 - How about now? - I can't. Thank you, but... 97 00:07:34,268 --> 00:07:36,670 Come on. I'll let you buy me a cup of coffee. 98 00:07:36,672 --> 00:07:38,905 I just have a lot of work to do, so... 99 00:07:38,907 --> 00:07:41,110 Come on, Red. We need the business. 100 00:07:43,812 --> 00:07:45,845 All right. You know, let me just wash up 101 00:07:45,847 --> 00:07:46,980 and I'll meet you over there. 102 00:07:46,982 --> 00:07:48,081 Welcome to the neighborhood. 103 00:07:48,083 --> 00:07:49,819 - I'll see you there. - Okay. 104 00:07:52,020 --> 00:07:54,653 - (BILLY) So what's your story? - (SUSETTE) What? 105 00:07:54,655 --> 00:07:57,923 - You married? What? - (SUSETTE) Oh. Twice. 106 00:07:57,925 --> 00:08:00,225 Yeah. One ex-husband and one soon to be. 107 00:08:00,227 --> 00:08:02,163 Yeah? Which one pays the mortgage? 108 00:08:04,865 --> 00:08:06,968 - This one. - (BILLY) Good for you. 109 00:08:07,869 --> 00:08:10,937 So, what do you do? Huh? 110 00:08:10,939 --> 00:08:13,038 How do you make a living? 111 00:08:13,040 --> 00:08:14,641 (LAUGHS) 112 00:08:14,643 --> 00:08:15,809 I'm a paramedic. 113 00:08:15,811 --> 00:08:17,910 - No kidding, huh? - (SUSETTE) Nope. 114 00:08:17,912 --> 00:08:19,278 Well, you'll do good business in this town. 115 00:08:19,280 --> 00:08:21,247 Half the neighborhood's on its last legs. 116 00:08:21,249 --> 00:08:22,949 (SUSETTE) Oh, yeah, I noticed. 117 00:08:22,951 --> 00:08:24,119 (BILLY) Wow. 118 00:08:26,054 --> 00:08:26,752 Man, does it always... 119 00:08:26,754 --> 00:08:29,254 is it like this all the time? 120 00:08:29,256 --> 00:08:31,824 Because it stinks. 121 00:08:31,826 --> 00:08:33,659 You'd think the pastrami would kind of cover 122 00:08:33,661 --> 00:08:35,894 - the smell of the sewage plant. - Well, not quite. 123 00:08:35,896 --> 00:08:37,630 (BILLY) I mean, we've been complaining as far back 124 00:08:37,632 --> 00:08:39,164 as anybody can remember. What are you gonna do? 125 00:08:39,166 --> 00:08:40,966 It's like talking to a rock, right? 126 00:08:40,968 --> 00:08:42,302 Which is why I spearheaded 127 00:08:42,304 --> 00:08:44,269 Operation Caca de Pollo. 128 00:08:44,271 --> 00:08:47,006 What? Did you say "Caca"? 129 00:08:47,008 --> 00:08:48,341 I got a couple of big containers 130 00:08:48,343 --> 00:08:50,176 - of chicken shit. - (SUSETTE) No! 131 00:08:50,178 --> 00:08:52,245 (BILLY) I brought it to City Hall, basically, dumped it, 132 00:08:52,247 --> 00:08:54,813 and everyone was gagging and dry heaving. 133 00:08:54,815 --> 00:08:56,982 It took 'em weeks to clean it up. 134 00:08:56,984 --> 00:08:58,817 (BILLY) Yeah. But, spent an afternoon in jail for it 135 00:08:58,819 --> 00:09:00,653 but it was worth it. It was worth it. 136 00:09:00,655 --> 00:09:02,187 - And I got on Leno. - (SUSETTE) You did? 137 00:09:02,189 --> 00:09:05,091 - (BILLY) Jay Leno. - Was he... was he nice? 138 00:09:05,093 --> 00:09:06,158 - Very nice. - Yeah. 139 00:09:06,160 --> 00:09:07,729 Very, very nice man. 140 00:09:17,238 --> 00:09:19,905 (PETER) Your numbers are still strong. 141 00:09:19,907 --> 00:09:22,043 Hell, you've even got some Democrats who like you. 142 00:09:24,112 --> 00:09:25,945 That is why you're on my payroll. 143 00:09:25,947 --> 00:09:27,850 You do work miracles. 144 00:09:30,184 --> 00:09:32,121 But I do need one more. 145 00:09:34,055 --> 00:09:35,925 I want you to get me New London. 146 00:09:37,125 --> 00:09:39,893 What the hell's in New London? 147 00:09:39,895 --> 00:09:41,097 Absolutely nothing. 148 00:09:47,069 --> 00:09:49,369 I do like the concept. 149 00:09:49,371 --> 00:09:51,203 I just don't know who could pull that off. 150 00:09:51,205 --> 00:09:53,038 (PETER) We need somebody with clout, 151 00:09:53,040 --> 00:09:56,076 integrity, popularity, 152 00:09:56,078 --> 00:09:57,943 not tied to any party. 153 00:09:57,945 --> 00:10:00,980 - Riding in on a unicorn. - (PETER) I know someone. 154 00:10:00,982 --> 00:10:04,017 - (GOVERNOR) What's his name? - Her name... 155 00:10:04,019 --> 00:10:05,719 is Charlotte Wells. 156 00:10:05,721 --> 00:10:07,120 (MUSIC PLAYS) 157 00:10:07,122 --> 00:10:10,123 (PETER) She's president of Walthrop College... 158 00:10:10,125 --> 00:10:12,491 with a Rolodex to kill for. 159 00:10:12,493 --> 00:10:15,360 PhD in French literature. 160 00:10:15,362 --> 00:10:19,164 Brains, relentless ambition. 161 00:10:19,166 --> 00:10:20,999 And a real charmer, 162 00:10:21,001 --> 00:10:23,937 if you know what I mean. 163 00:10:23,939 --> 00:10:26,972 Even her own husband has never seen her unkempt, 164 00:10:26,974 --> 00:10:27,976 shall we say. 165 00:10:30,344 --> 00:10:32,912 (CHARLOTTE) Those of us who are blessed 166 00:10:32,914 --> 00:10:34,047 with gifts must design 167 00:10:34,049 --> 00:10:36,783 a better world for the poor. 168 00:10:36,785 --> 00:10:39,451 - But first... - (WOMAN ON PA) Mr. Governor. 169 00:10:39,453 --> 00:10:41,221 Charlotte Wells here to see you. 170 00:10:41,223 --> 00:10:43,291 Send her in. 171 00:10:46,962 --> 00:10:48,293 - Charlotte. - (CHARLOTTE) Peter. 172 00:10:48,295 --> 00:10:49,796 Thanks for coming on such short notice. 173 00:10:49,798 --> 00:10:51,934 (CHARLOTTE) Always lovely to see you. 174 00:10:54,169 --> 00:10:55,371 Mr. Governor. 175 00:10:57,838 --> 00:10:59,105 Strong handshake. 176 00:10:59,107 --> 00:11:00,773 - (CHUCKLES) - (GOVERNOR) Please. 177 00:11:00,775 --> 00:11:02,207 (PETER) We take this blighted plot of land 178 00:11:02,209 --> 00:11:03,942 by the sewage treatment plant 179 00:11:03,944 --> 00:11:05,043 and we redevelop it. 180 00:11:05,045 --> 00:11:07,113 We lure a world-class company 181 00:11:07,115 --> 00:11:08,782 to build some high-tech facility 182 00:11:08,784 --> 00:11:11,116 and boom. Add jobs, tax revenue, 183 00:11:11,118 --> 00:11:12,818 economic miracle. 184 00:11:12,820 --> 00:11:14,120 (GOVERNOR) It'll certainly compliment the work 185 00:11:14,122 --> 00:11:15,254 you've already been doing. 186 00:11:15,256 --> 00:11:17,791 We rescue a struggling blue-collar city, 187 00:11:17,793 --> 00:11:19,895 - and everyone wins. - Well, Mr. Governor... 188 00:11:21,262 --> 00:11:23,296 I've been in the trenches, 189 00:11:23,298 --> 00:11:26,166 and it is a tall task 190 00:11:26,168 --> 00:11:27,966 trying to pull off something like this 191 00:11:27,968 --> 00:11:29,101 in a town that takes 192 00:11:29,103 --> 00:11:31,370 five years to approve a stop sign. 193 00:11:31,372 --> 00:11:32,971 All we need is the land. 194 00:11:32,973 --> 00:11:35,107 Land under jurisdiction of a mayor 195 00:11:35,109 --> 00:11:37,009 who would give zero support. 196 00:11:37,011 --> 00:11:39,479 The State of Connecticut will make sure that you succeed. 197 00:11:39,481 --> 00:11:41,380 N-L-D-C. 198 00:11:41,382 --> 00:11:43,216 New London Development Corporation. 199 00:11:43,218 --> 00:11:45,150 It sounds familiar. 200 00:11:45,152 --> 00:11:46,985 NLDC was established in 1978 201 00:11:46,987 --> 00:11:49,254 with the goal of assisting with economic development. 202 00:11:49,256 --> 00:11:50,389 Oh, that's right. 203 00:11:50,391 --> 00:11:52,225 (GOVERNOR) It's been gathering dust 204 00:11:52,227 --> 00:11:53,326 ever since, so, 205 00:11:53,328 --> 00:11:55,195 we simply dust it off 206 00:11:55,197 --> 00:11:58,163 and give it to you. 207 00:11:58,165 --> 00:12:00,099 How generous. 208 00:12:00,101 --> 00:12:03,336 Now, why would you do that? 209 00:12:03,338 --> 00:12:04,937 (PETER) You lead the NLDC, 210 00:12:04,939 --> 00:12:07,105 but the city officials are familiar with it, 211 00:12:07,107 --> 00:12:09,274 so, they're comfortable. 212 00:12:09,276 --> 00:12:11,311 The NLDC finds a worthy project, 213 00:12:11,313 --> 00:12:12,445 and it gets funded 214 00:12:12,447 --> 00:12:14,214 thanks to the governor. 215 00:12:14,216 --> 00:12:16,148 I simply just can't be the face 216 00:12:16,150 --> 00:12:17,517 of the operation, obviously. 217 00:12:17,519 --> 00:12:19,255 Just the mastermind. 218 00:12:21,021 --> 00:12:23,121 I'll tell you what. 219 00:12:23,123 --> 00:12:25,258 Why don't you sleep on it? 220 00:12:25,260 --> 00:12:26,124 I have a fundraiser. 221 00:12:26,126 --> 00:12:27,362 (CLEARS THROAT) 222 00:12:30,165 --> 00:12:31,129 It has been such a pleasure. 223 00:12:31,131 --> 00:12:32,197 Mm-hm. 224 00:12:32,199 --> 00:12:33,368 Hmm. 225 00:12:43,011 --> 00:12:45,814 (PHONE RINGING) 226 00:12:50,184 --> 00:12:52,284 - Hello? - (TIM) Hi, it's Tim LeBlanc here. 227 00:12:52,286 --> 00:12:55,187 Your number came up on my caller ID. 228 00:12:55,189 --> 00:12:56,522 Oh, I'm sorry. 229 00:12:56,524 --> 00:12:59,057 I must have misdialed. Sorry about that. 230 00:12:59,059 --> 00:13:01,226 - (TIM) Okay, well, I thought... - Thank you. 231 00:13:01,228 --> 00:13:02,495 - (TIM) ...maybe you were the customer who came in... 232 00:13:02,497 --> 00:13:04,364 Listen, I can't... 233 00:13:04,366 --> 00:13:06,265 I can't buy anything. 234 00:13:06,267 --> 00:13:09,201 I can't donate anything. 235 00:13:09,203 --> 00:13:11,270 I apologize, it was a mistake, 236 00:13:11,272 --> 00:13:14,072 and would you please take me off your list? 237 00:13:14,074 --> 00:13:15,508 - (TIM) (INDISTINCT) - Okay? Thanks a lot. 238 00:13:15,510 --> 00:13:17,076 - Bye-bye. - (TIM) Okay. 239 00:13:17,078 --> 00:13:18,613 I'm not actually a telemarketer... 240 00:13:22,516 --> 00:13:23,953 (SUSETTE) (SIGHS) 241 00:13:28,223 --> 00:13:30,226 Oh, shoot. 242 00:13:44,072 --> 00:13:46,205 (TIM) If you go down this aisle, you'll see picture frames 243 00:13:46,207 --> 00:13:47,273 up on the... up on the left. 244 00:13:47,275 --> 00:13:48,408 Yeah. 245 00:13:48,410 --> 00:13:51,977 (PHONE RINGING) 246 00:13:51,979 --> 00:13:54,379 Hi. Tim LeBlanc, telemarketer speaking. 247 00:13:54,381 --> 00:13:55,948 (SUSETTE) I'm so sorry. 248 00:13:55,950 --> 00:13:57,083 Anyway, are you open right now? 249 00:13:57,085 --> 00:13:59,585 You know what? I'm gonna be here right up to the point 250 00:13:59,587 --> 00:14:01,486 - where I leave. - (SUSETTE) Oh. Good. All right... 251 00:14:01,488 --> 00:14:04,389 - Good. You gonna come by? - (SUSETTE) No, I'll come over. 252 00:14:04,391 --> 00:14:06,058 Risk it. 253 00:14:06,060 --> 00:14:07,396 Oh, my God. 254 00:14:11,598 --> 00:14:13,201 Now I have to go. 255 00:14:14,669 --> 00:14:16,269 - I do... I like the red one. - Yeah. 256 00:14:16,271 --> 00:14:19,138 - It's just... - Well, everything is half off. 257 00:14:19,140 --> 00:14:20,706 Well, it's just that one's a little 258 00:14:20,708 --> 00:14:23,408 - out of my price range, so... - How's that? 259 00:14:23,410 --> 00:14:24,610 - Oh, that's nice. - All right? 260 00:14:24,612 --> 00:14:26,346 - Yeah. - That's in excellent shape. 261 00:14:26,348 --> 00:14:28,514 - Cushions are good. - (SUSETTE) Oh, they're beautiful. 262 00:14:28,516 --> 00:14:30,383 - Yeah. - Yeah. 263 00:14:30,385 --> 00:14:34,086 - And everything's a half off. - (SUSETTE) Great. 264 00:14:34,088 --> 00:14:36,655 - Even this? - No, that's a million dollars. 265 00:14:36,657 --> 00:14:38,291 Oh. 266 00:14:38,293 --> 00:14:40,393 Oh, I'm... I... 267 00:14:40,395 --> 00:14:42,095 - do you deliver? - (TIM) Sure. 268 00:14:42,097 --> 00:14:44,563 - And... oh, thank you. - Yeah. 269 00:14:44,565 --> 00:14:46,432 How much would that cost? 270 00:14:46,434 --> 00:14:49,168 How about a meal? 271 00:14:49,170 --> 00:14:49,969 Oh. I got... 272 00:14:49,971 --> 00:14:51,671 it doesn't have to be a big meal. 273 00:14:51,673 --> 00:14:53,438 (SUSETTE) Do you take checks? 274 00:14:53,440 --> 00:14:57,275 (MUSIC PLAYS) 275 00:14:57,277 --> 00:14:59,512 (GOVERNOR) No. No. Move Jason to the morning. 276 00:14:59,514 --> 00:15:01,346 (WOMAN ON PA) Mr. Governor, I have Charlotte Wells... 277 00:15:01,348 --> 00:15:04,152 - Just a sec. - (WOMAN ON PA) ...on line one for you. 278 00:15:05,386 --> 00:15:07,552 Is this the call I've been waiting for? 279 00:15:07,554 --> 00:15:09,455 (CHARLOTTE) Well, it very well might be, 280 00:15:09,457 --> 00:15:11,025 Mr. Governor. 281 00:15:13,660 --> 00:15:16,395 Just one question. 282 00:15:16,397 --> 00:15:17,663 Why the sudden interest 283 00:15:17,665 --> 00:15:19,968 in my little town? 284 00:15:21,368 --> 00:15:22,302 Well, I care deeply 285 00:15:22,304 --> 00:15:25,370 about revitalizing distressed communities. 286 00:15:25,372 --> 00:15:28,273 Well, if you would allow me to take a wild guess 287 00:15:28,275 --> 00:15:30,342 at another reason... 288 00:15:30,344 --> 00:15:32,412 And what's that, Charlotte? 289 00:15:32,414 --> 00:15:33,413 Republican governor 290 00:15:33,415 --> 00:15:35,748 of Democratic state 291 00:15:35,750 --> 00:15:39,217 rescues struggling Democratic city? 292 00:15:39,219 --> 00:15:43,322 You're the hero. You woo plenty of voters. 293 00:15:43,324 --> 00:15:44,423 Maybe even myself 294 00:15:44,425 --> 00:15:46,458 and you win reelection 295 00:15:46,460 --> 00:15:47,559 in a landslide 296 00:15:47,561 --> 00:15:49,461 and more importantly, 297 00:15:49,463 --> 00:15:51,364 that kind of narrative plays well 298 00:15:51,366 --> 00:15:53,131 on a national stage. 299 00:15:53,133 --> 00:15:55,370 - Am I right? - Are you in? 300 00:15:57,505 --> 00:15:59,404 It's not gonna be easy 301 00:15:59,406 --> 00:16:00,472 trying to convince 302 00:16:00,474 --> 00:16:02,107 a world-class company 303 00:16:02,109 --> 00:16:04,443 to redevelop next to a sewage plant. 304 00:16:04,445 --> 00:16:06,412 (GOVERNOR) Well, 305 00:16:06,414 --> 00:16:07,679 you're creative. 306 00:16:07,681 --> 00:16:09,782 I'm sure you have some great ideas. 307 00:16:09,784 --> 00:16:11,253 Mm-hm. 308 00:16:12,786 --> 00:16:14,419 I'm in. 309 00:16:14,421 --> 00:16:15,654 But you better take my calls 310 00:16:15,656 --> 00:16:17,525 when you're in the White House. 311 00:16:20,227 --> 00:16:23,528 It was nice chatting again with you, Charlotte. 312 00:16:23,530 --> 00:16:25,034 Au revoir. 313 00:16:28,203 --> 00:16:29,203 Hmm. 314 00:16:31,338 --> 00:16:34,242 (CRICKETS CHIRPING) 315 00:16:58,800 --> 00:17:01,500 (WOMAN ON RADIO) And you're back with the Lyndon and Power Show. 316 00:17:01,502 --> 00:17:03,269 (MAN ON RADIO) So did you guys hear? Something called 317 00:17:03,271 --> 00:17:04,804 the New London Development Corporation 318 00:17:04,806 --> 00:17:06,471 is supposedly gonna rescue our local economy. 319 00:17:06,473 --> 00:17:08,574 (WOMAN ON RADIO) Yeah, well, good luck with that. 320 00:17:08,576 --> 00:17:09,909 (MAN ON RADIO) Yeah. We wanna hear what you think. 321 00:17:09,911 --> 00:17:13,645 Economic development and social justice, 322 00:17:13,647 --> 00:17:15,448 they go hand in hand. 323 00:17:15,450 --> 00:17:17,249 And with this project, 324 00:17:17,251 --> 00:17:18,351 well, we might actually 325 00:17:18,353 --> 00:17:19,519 make New London hip. 326 00:17:19,521 --> 00:17:20,586 (LAUGHTER) 327 00:17:20,588 --> 00:17:23,588 Imagine a Fortune 500 company 328 00:17:23,590 --> 00:17:24,923 in New London. 329 00:17:24,925 --> 00:17:26,828 - Sante. - (MAN) Cheers. 330 00:17:33,534 --> 00:17:37,403 Thank you again for joining me ce soir, Howard. 331 00:17:37,405 --> 00:17:39,438 It's too bad your husband couldn't join us. 332 00:17:39,440 --> 00:17:42,607 (CHARLOTTE) Well, if you weren't such a slave driver, 333 00:17:42,609 --> 00:17:44,245 David might have been able to. 334 00:17:46,947 --> 00:17:49,414 David tells me you have some important business 335 00:17:49,416 --> 00:17:50,749 to discuss. 336 00:17:50,751 --> 00:17:53,451 - C'est tellement vrai. - I'm sorry? 337 00:17:53,453 --> 00:17:54,822 So very true. 338 00:17:59,327 --> 00:18:00,326 Fuck you. 339 00:18:00,328 --> 00:18:01,894 (TIM) I found the problem. There's a tampon 340 00:18:01,896 --> 00:18:03,328 - in your faucet. - Really? 341 00:18:03,330 --> 00:18:04,963 (TIM) Yeah. Okay, well, I'm gonna go 342 00:18:04,965 --> 00:18:07,900 to the hardware store and pick you up a toilet kit 343 00:18:07,902 --> 00:18:09,769 'cause your chain's all fucked up. 344 00:18:09,771 --> 00:18:11,503 Oh, great. I'll just... 345 00:18:11,505 --> 00:18:13,638 I'll pay you back whatever. 346 00:18:13,640 --> 00:18:15,607 - Oh, man. - This thing. 347 00:18:15,609 --> 00:18:17,542 (HAMMERING) 348 00:18:17,544 --> 00:18:21,346 How much is that thing? I wanna pay you for that. 349 00:18:21,348 --> 00:18:22,582 Fifty bucks. 350 00:18:22,584 --> 00:18:24,717 (SUSETTE) Are you kidding? That was in the junk pile 351 00:18:24,719 --> 00:18:27,653 in the back. That's not worth 50 bucks. 352 00:18:27,655 --> 00:18:30,623 All right, it's got a bit of rot. Maybe... 353 00:18:30,625 --> 00:18:32,525 minus pizza, 354 00:18:32,527 --> 00:18:33,659 beer... 355 00:18:33,661 --> 00:18:35,294 - Twenty bucks. - (SUSETTE) Okay. 356 00:18:35,296 --> 00:18:36,828 And then if you go to the hardware store, 357 00:18:36,830 --> 00:18:38,463 I'll pay you back. 358 00:18:38,465 --> 00:18:39,467 Here. Move. 359 00:18:42,302 --> 00:18:43,903 We should probably stain that before we start 360 00:18:43,905 --> 00:18:46,605 hammering on it. You know? 361 00:18:46,607 --> 00:18:49,608 (SUSETTE) I'm tired. 362 00:18:49,610 --> 00:18:51,611 (CHARLOTTE) New London Mills is ripe 363 00:18:51,613 --> 00:18:52,778 for development. 364 00:18:52,780 --> 00:18:55,283 All we need is the right partner. 365 00:18:57,618 --> 00:18:59,919 The city is hungry, Howard. 366 00:18:59,921 --> 00:19:01,787 A project like this 367 00:19:01,789 --> 00:19:03,623 would bring so much good 368 00:19:03,625 --> 00:19:05,460 to so many people. 369 00:19:07,028 --> 00:19:09,961 - There. - (HOWARD) (CHUCKLES) 370 00:19:09,963 --> 00:19:12,667 - It's funny. - What's funny? 371 00:19:14,368 --> 00:19:15,968 I don't know how much David has told you 372 00:19:15,970 --> 00:19:17,569 about what's going on over here. 373 00:19:17,571 --> 00:19:19,672 Not a thing. 374 00:19:19,674 --> 00:19:22,407 Well, I'll tell you, 375 00:19:22,409 --> 00:19:25,944 since it's about to go public very soon. 376 00:19:25,946 --> 00:19:29,582 We've hit on something big. 377 00:19:29,584 --> 00:19:32,487 So big that we're gonna need to expand. 378 00:19:34,722 --> 00:19:36,588 Oh, do tell. 379 00:19:36,590 --> 00:19:37,758 What is it? 380 00:19:40,427 --> 00:19:41,926 (MUSIC PLAYS) 381 00:19:41,928 --> 00:19:43,996 (WOMAN) Don't let erectile dysfunction 382 00:19:43,998 --> 00:19:46,932 get in the way of your golden years. 383 00:19:46,934 --> 00:19:48,701 Millions of men struggle 384 00:19:48,703 --> 00:19:50,935 with erectile dysfunction. 385 00:19:50,937 --> 00:19:52,971 Get your prescription today. 386 00:19:52,973 --> 00:19:54,573 Results may vary. 387 00:19:54,575 --> 00:19:57,609 Talk to your doctor about possible side effects. 388 00:19:57,611 --> 00:20:00,346 - Side effects may... - (SUSETTE) Tim? 389 00:20:00,348 --> 00:20:01,515 Yeah? 390 00:20:06,087 --> 00:20:09,020 - Voila. What do you think? - Beautiful. 391 00:20:09,022 --> 00:20:10,024 Yeah. 392 00:20:11,626 --> 00:20:12,758 - I'm gonna kill them. - Yeah. 393 00:20:12,760 --> 00:20:14,926 Are you my permanent gardener? 394 00:20:14,928 --> 00:20:16,796 All part of the master plan. 395 00:20:16,798 --> 00:20:18,396 (SUSETTE) (LAUGHS) 396 00:20:18,398 --> 00:20:19,367 Here. 397 00:20:22,603 --> 00:20:23,705 - Oh. - Hmm. 398 00:20:24,905 --> 00:20:26,705 - Lunch is ready. - (TIM) Yeah? 399 00:20:26,707 --> 00:20:29,642 Turkey, cigarette. Do you have beer? 400 00:20:29,644 --> 00:20:30,976 (SUSETTE) I got two! 401 00:20:30,978 --> 00:20:32,648 - (TIM) Yeah? - (SUSETTE) Yeah. 402 00:20:36,783 --> 00:20:38,116 (HOWARD) Judging by the smell of things, 403 00:20:38,118 --> 00:20:41,322 this is going to be quite the cleanup job. 404 00:20:43,691 --> 00:20:45,994 - Sorry. - (CHUCKLES) 405 00:20:48,628 --> 00:20:50,496 Well, I cringe to think 406 00:20:50,498 --> 00:20:52,698 how much it would cost. 407 00:20:52,700 --> 00:20:54,733 We're talking tens of millions 408 00:20:54,735 --> 00:20:57,470 at least. 409 00:20:57,472 --> 00:21:00,673 All right. Well, hold on a moment. 410 00:21:00,675 --> 00:21:02,674 Let's just look at the positive. 411 00:21:02,676 --> 00:21:03,776 I mean, 412 00:21:03,778 --> 00:21:06,077 you're right across the river. 413 00:21:06,079 --> 00:21:09,781 Everything. Everything is accessible. 414 00:21:09,783 --> 00:21:12,484 Research facilities. 415 00:21:12,486 --> 00:21:14,886 Hotel for guests. 416 00:21:14,888 --> 00:21:16,855 I don't know, Charlotte. 417 00:21:16,857 --> 00:21:18,694 I don't think this is the spot. 418 00:21:22,096 --> 00:21:23,765 Excuse me, gentlemen. 419 00:21:27,068 --> 00:21:29,835 Do you realize Pfizer 420 00:21:29,837 --> 00:21:33,105 could be New London's savior? 421 00:21:33,107 --> 00:21:36,776 Pfizer is in the pharmaceutical business, Charlotte, 422 00:21:36,778 --> 00:21:37,779 not the savior business. 423 00:21:39,713 --> 00:21:43,719 Besides, we need far more space than this. 424 00:21:49,890 --> 00:21:51,092 Thank you, Howard. 425 00:21:52,492 --> 00:21:53,726 For what? 426 00:21:53,728 --> 00:21:56,828 For telling me what you need. 427 00:21:56,830 --> 00:21:58,934 (LAUGHS) 428 00:22:00,867 --> 00:22:02,570 (SUSETTE) It's so peaceful. 429 00:22:03,738 --> 00:22:05,805 I feel happy here. 430 00:22:05,807 --> 00:22:07,972 I feel like I'm home. 431 00:22:07,974 --> 00:22:10,078 - Yeah? - Yeah. 432 00:22:16,850 --> 00:22:18,419 (TIM) I love you. 433 00:22:20,721 --> 00:22:23,425 (LAUGHS) 434 00:22:24,692 --> 00:22:26,461 That's... I mean... 435 00:22:28,628 --> 00:22:32,096 - (TIM) What? - No. Just... 436 00:22:32,098 --> 00:22:33,766 - I'm surprised. That's all. - (TIM) Okay. 437 00:22:33,768 --> 00:22:35,835 I wasn't expecting... 438 00:22:35,837 --> 00:22:36,969 I was just thinking 439 00:22:36,971 --> 00:22:39,204 how nice it is how... 440 00:22:39,206 --> 00:22:42,708 that we're friends, and I... 441 00:22:42,710 --> 00:22:44,977 I love that, and... 442 00:22:44,979 --> 00:22:47,579 I just want it to... 443 00:22:47,581 --> 00:22:50,516 - kind of be this way. - (TIM) Nothing stays the same, 444 00:22:50,518 --> 00:22:51,553 you know? 445 00:22:56,857 --> 00:22:58,723 I know. 446 00:22:58,725 --> 00:22:59,892 Can't we... 447 00:22:59,894 --> 00:23:01,894 you know, just be 448 00:23:01,896 --> 00:23:04,128 the way we are? 449 00:23:04,130 --> 00:23:05,998 This is wonderful. 450 00:23:06,000 --> 00:23:08,200 I'd have to think about that. 451 00:23:08,202 --> 00:23:09,938 - Okay. - (TIM) Thanks for lunch. 452 00:23:15,609 --> 00:23:18,512 (CAR APPROACHING) 453 00:23:30,625 --> 00:23:32,958 This better be good. 454 00:23:32,960 --> 00:23:34,759 The governor asked me 455 00:23:34,761 --> 00:23:36,961 to pass along three numbers to you. 456 00:23:36,963 --> 00:23:39,835 - (HOWARD) Okay. - Zero. 457 00:23:41,234 --> 00:23:43,903 The number of sewage treatment plants 458 00:23:43,905 --> 00:23:45,674 Pfizer will have to bother with. 459 00:23:47,908 --> 00:23:49,842 And? 460 00:23:49,844 --> 00:23:51,146 Seventy-five million. 461 00:23:52,547 --> 00:23:54,046 The amount of state funding 462 00:23:54,048 --> 00:23:55,548 that the governor will commit 463 00:23:55,550 --> 00:23:57,583 to ensure Pfizer's successful expansion 464 00:23:57,585 --> 00:23:58,920 into New London. 465 00:24:01,856 --> 00:24:03,321 What's the third number? 466 00:24:03,323 --> 00:24:05,924 That's entirely up to you. 467 00:24:05,926 --> 00:24:07,992 I don't follow. 468 00:24:07,994 --> 00:24:09,964 How many acres do you need? 469 00:24:16,136 --> 00:24:17,869 - (HOWARD) All right. - Welcome to New London, 470 00:24:17,871 --> 00:24:19,139 Mr. Munson. 471 00:24:22,842 --> 00:24:24,211 Damn, it stinks. 472 00:24:26,213 --> 00:24:29,518 (PHONE TRILLING) 473 00:24:32,153 --> 00:24:33,986 (TIM) Hi, this is Tim. 474 00:24:33,988 --> 00:24:35,921 I'm either not home or I'm screening my calls 475 00:24:35,923 --> 00:24:37,789 because I'm avoiding someone. 476 00:24:37,791 --> 00:24:39,860 If I don't call you back, it's you. 477 00:24:42,363 --> 00:24:45,267 (MUSIC PLAYS) 478 00:26:01,308 --> 00:26:03,976 - Hi. - (TIM) Hi there. 479 00:26:03,978 --> 00:26:05,911 How are you? 480 00:26:05,913 --> 00:26:06,915 Good. 481 00:26:08,115 --> 00:26:10,082 - Can I help? - No. 482 00:26:10,084 --> 00:26:11,753 - I'm good. - No? Okay. 483 00:26:14,187 --> 00:26:16,055 So, how have you been? 484 00:26:16,057 --> 00:26:17,258 All right. 485 00:26:26,067 --> 00:26:28,933 Well... I just... 486 00:26:28,935 --> 00:26:30,301 you said you were gonna think about it 487 00:26:30,303 --> 00:26:33,005 and I haven't heard from you, so... 488 00:26:33,007 --> 00:26:34,275 I'm still thinking. 489 00:26:37,211 --> 00:26:39,314 Okay. Yeah. 490 00:26:42,015 --> 00:26:43,684 I just wanted to say I miss you. 491 00:26:45,051 --> 00:26:46,353 I miss you too. 492 00:26:47,988 --> 00:26:49,157 I do. 493 00:26:57,964 --> 00:26:58,966 Well... 494 00:27:03,037 --> 00:27:04,072 I'll see you. 495 00:27:08,075 --> 00:27:10,979 (MUSIC PLAYS) 496 00:27:29,463 --> 00:27:31,363 (SUSETTE) Guess who's coming to town? 497 00:27:31,365 --> 00:27:32,897 (TIM) Iron Maiden. 498 00:27:32,899 --> 00:27:34,165 Pfizer expansion 499 00:27:34,167 --> 00:27:38,136 may bring more than 1,000 jobs. 500 00:27:38,138 --> 00:27:39,471 Blah... 501 00:27:39,473 --> 00:27:43,008 New London Development Corporation 502 00:27:43,010 --> 00:27:46,878 non-profit is redeveloping 503 00:27:46,880 --> 00:27:48,079 I guess for Pfizer 504 00:27:48,081 --> 00:27:49,147 in the historic 505 00:27:49,149 --> 00:27:51,316 Fort Trumbull neighborhood. 506 00:27:51,318 --> 00:27:52,487 (KNOCKS ON DOOR) 507 00:27:55,522 --> 00:27:57,122 Hi. 508 00:27:57,124 --> 00:27:59,357 - Mrs. Kelo. How are you? - (SUSETTE) Yes. Hello. 509 00:27:59,359 --> 00:28:00,992 - It's Kelo. Thank you. - Oh, Kelo. Sorry. 510 00:28:00,994 --> 00:28:02,227 (SUSETTE) Can I help you with something? 511 00:28:02,229 --> 00:28:03,428 I'm Lynn Vargas. I'm a realtor 512 00:28:03,430 --> 00:28:05,263 working with the NLDC. 513 00:28:05,265 --> 00:28:08,232 Do you have a few moments to chat? 514 00:28:08,234 --> 00:28:10,568 - Sure. Please come on in. - Okay. Thank you. 515 00:28:10,570 --> 00:28:12,203 Can I get you something to drink? 516 00:28:12,205 --> 00:28:13,305 No, I'm fine. Thanks. 517 00:28:13,307 --> 00:28:16,842 Wow. It looks really nice in here. 518 00:28:16,844 --> 00:28:18,210 I take it you've done quite the renovation 519 00:28:18,212 --> 00:28:19,310 on this place. 520 00:28:19,312 --> 00:28:21,046 (SUSETTE) I have. I love it. 521 00:28:21,048 --> 00:28:22,513 Thank you. Have a seat, please. 522 00:28:22,515 --> 00:28:25,249 - (LYNN) Thank you. - Sure. 523 00:28:25,251 --> 00:28:27,152 - So... - Hmm. 524 00:28:27,154 --> 00:28:29,453 ...the NLDC would like to make you an offer 525 00:28:29,455 --> 00:28:30,858 to buy your house. 526 00:28:33,194 --> 00:28:35,227 Oh, but it's not for sale. 527 00:28:35,229 --> 00:28:37,162 (LYNN) But we're offering you 68,000 dollars. 528 00:28:37,164 --> 00:28:40,100 That's significantly more than what you paid for it. 529 00:28:42,435 --> 00:28:44,102 I don't want to sell it. 530 00:28:44,104 --> 00:28:46,270 Thank you. 531 00:28:46,272 --> 00:28:47,538 Mrs. Kelo, we're making you a... 532 00:28:47,540 --> 00:28:49,473 - It's Kelo. - Kelo, excuse me. 533 00:28:49,475 --> 00:28:51,108 - We're making you a... - No problem. 534 00:28:51,110 --> 00:28:53,478 ...a very generous offer on this house. 535 00:28:53,480 --> 00:28:56,280 I'm sure you're aware of the redevelopments? 536 00:28:56,282 --> 00:28:58,150 No, not really. 537 00:28:58,152 --> 00:29:00,285 (LYNN) Well, your property is in the area designated 538 00:29:00,287 --> 00:29:01,956 for the expansion effort. 539 00:29:04,558 --> 00:29:06,090 Let me ask you something. 540 00:29:06,092 --> 00:29:07,461 Do you work for Pfizer? 541 00:29:08,963 --> 00:29:12,897 No. New London Development Corporation. 542 00:29:12,899 --> 00:29:16,367 But it's for Pfizer ultimately, right? 543 00:29:16,369 --> 00:29:18,973 - Not exactly. - Then who exactly is it for? 544 00:29:23,010 --> 00:29:25,877 It doesn't matter. Either way, I don't wanna sell. 545 00:29:25,879 --> 00:29:27,880 But thank you so much. It was a pleasure to meet you. 546 00:29:27,882 --> 00:29:29,115 - Oh. - (SUSETTE) And I appreciate it. 547 00:29:29,117 --> 00:29:31,316 - Thanks for coming by. - Well, you know, I have a card 548 00:29:31,318 --> 00:29:34,152 - that I would love to give to you. - Great. You can just leave it 549 00:29:34,154 --> 00:29:36,153 right there in the mailbox, and I'll get them all later. 550 00:29:36,155 --> 00:29:37,923 - (LYNN) Oh, sorry. Okay. - Thank you so much. 551 00:29:37,925 --> 00:29:40,895 - If you'd like to discuss... - Take care. Bye-bye. 552 00:29:43,129 --> 00:29:44,128 Hello. 553 00:29:44,130 --> 00:29:46,265 So that's why I'm here. I wanted to talk to you 554 00:29:46,267 --> 00:29:47,465 about the exciting new development... 555 00:29:47,467 --> 00:29:49,334 I strongly suggest that you sell. 556 00:29:49,336 --> 00:29:51,536 (FEMALE REALTOR) What will happen to this area is just unbelievable, 557 00:29:51,538 --> 00:29:53,638 and we are so excited to be a part of it. 558 00:29:53,640 --> 00:29:55,207 I think you're going to be excited too 559 00:29:55,209 --> 00:29:56,307 once you see what the possibilities 560 00:29:56,309 --> 00:29:57,576 are in your neighborhood. 561 00:29:57,578 --> 00:29:59,310 (MALE REALTOR) Look, if you wait, 562 00:29:59,312 --> 00:30:01,179 we may not be able to offer you market value, 563 00:30:01,181 --> 00:30:03,214 which is what you'd get right now. 564 00:30:03,216 --> 00:30:04,182 This check allows us to option 565 00:30:04,184 --> 00:30:06,351 your property for purchase. 566 00:30:06,353 --> 00:30:09,457 (MUSIC PLAYS) 567 00:30:33,947 --> 00:30:36,480 (SUSETTE) "Please contact an NLDC representative 568 00:30:36,482 --> 00:30:38,249 at your earliest..." 569 00:30:38,251 --> 00:30:40,051 - are you listening? - (TIM) Yeah! 570 00:30:40,053 --> 00:30:42,520 Okay. "At your earliest convenience. 571 00:30:42,522 --> 00:30:44,221 It is not our intention 572 00:30:44,223 --> 00:30:46,391 to cause any unnecessary hardship 573 00:30:46,393 --> 00:30:48,259 and we will... 574 00:30:48,261 --> 00:30:50,095 we will endeavor 575 00:30:50,097 --> 00:30:51,363 to make your move 576 00:30:51,365 --> 00:30:53,265 as convenient as possible. 577 00:30:53,267 --> 00:30:54,633 Sincerely, Charlotte Wells." 578 00:30:54,635 --> 00:30:56,367 Oh, I'm sure, Charlotte Wells. 579 00:30:56,369 --> 00:30:58,336 (TIM) Do we at least get some free Viagra? 580 00:30:58,338 --> 00:31:02,340 - I don't believe this stuff. - I mean, not for me, obviously. 581 00:31:02,342 --> 00:31:05,042 (SUSETTE) Who is... who is this person? 582 00:31:05,044 --> 00:31:07,712 These letters are more and more frickin' ridiculous. 583 00:31:07,714 --> 00:31:10,248 I mean, they really think I'm gonna move. 584 00:31:10,250 --> 00:31:11,516 Hey. 585 00:31:11,518 --> 00:31:12,984 Here, give me a hug, baby. 586 00:31:12,986 --> 00:31:14,987 No, Tim. You know, it's not funny. 587 00:31:14,989 --> 00:31:16,654 - You're not even listening to me. Forget it. - Yes, I am. 588 00:31:16,656 --> 00:31:19,426 - Where are you going? - (SUSETTE) I'm gonna go for a walk. 589 00:31:22,296 --> 00:31:25,663 Billy! Did you get that letter? 590 00:31:25,665 --> 00:31:27,999 I mean, they're relentless. They're idiots. 591 00:31:28,001 --> 00:31:29,136 I'm so pissed. 592 00:31:30,570 --> 00:31:31,702 Yeah. Susette, look. 593 00:31:31,704 --> 00:31:34,038 I can barely make my payroll. 594 00:31:34,040 --> 00:31:35,707 - I know. - (BILLY) So... 595 00:31:35,709 --> 00:31:37,308 I'm thinking maybe it's not such a bad thing. 596 00:31:37,310 --> 00:31:39,310 - Oh, no. - (BILLY) Oh, no, no. Hang on, hang on. 597 00:31:39,312 --> 00:31:41,313 So, right, I make a couple of bucks finally. 598 00:31:41,315 --> 00:31:43,781 You're kidding, right? I mean, you're kidding. 599 00:31:43,783 --> 00:31:45,416 (BILLY) Don't do that. No, don't do that. 600 00:31:45,418 --> 00:31:47,285 - Me, don't do that? - No, no, no, hang on. 601 00:31:47,287 --> 00:31:49,020 (SUSETTE) You don't do that. You don't do that. 602 00:31:49,022 --> 00:31:50,654 You see anybody lining up to get in here? I don't! 603 00:31:50,656 --> 00:31:52,356 You are not gonna sell. Please, Billy. 604 00:31:52,358 --> 00:31:53,491 You're not gonna sell, please. 605 00:31:53,493 --> 00:31:54,792 I gave them a number. 606 00:31:54,794 --> 00:31:56,361 If they match it, we got a deal, 607 00:31:56,363 --> 00:31:57,966 - I told them. - Oh, my God. 608 00:32:00,033 --> 00:32:01,365 Okay. 609 00:32:01,367 --> 00:32:02,666 That's great. 610 00:32:02,668 --> 00:32:05,470 That sucks! That sucks! 611 00:32:05,472 --> 00:32:06,607 (BILLY) Susette, come on! 612 00:32:13,079 --> 00:32:15,480 (LYNN) Oh. Mrs. Kelo! Hi! 613 00:32:15,482 --> 00:32:18,450 - (SUSETTE) Hi. - Mrs. Kelo, I have great news. 614 00:32:18,452 --> 00:32:20,585 They've agreed to increase their offer 615 00:32:20,587 --> 00:32:22,453 by 10,000 dollars. 616 00:32:22,455 --> 00:32:24,088 - Over market value. - Really? 617 00:32:24,090 --> 00:32:25,790 - (LYNN) Yes! - Oh, wow. 618 00:32:25,792 --> 00:32:27,425 You know, I never noticed that locket. 619 00:32:27,427 --> 00:32:29,795 - It's beautiful. - Oh. 620 00:32:29,797 --> 00:32:31,395 - (SUSETTE) Yeah. - Thank you. 621 00:32:31,397 --> 00:32:34,165 - It was my great grandmother's. - Oh. Yeah. 622 00:32:34,167 --> 00:32:36,233 Would you be interested in selling it? 623 00:32:36,235 --> 00:32:38,502 (LYNN) Oh. No. It's an heirloom, so... 624 00:32:38,504 --> 00:32:40,605 (SUSETTE) 500? 1,000? 625 00:32:40,607 --> 00:32:42,740 2,000? I'll give you... 626 00:32:42,742 --> 00:32:46,444 What would it take, Lynn? 627 00:32:46,446 --> 00:32:48,747 Mrs. Kelo, If you don't sell now, 628 00:32:48,749 --> 00:32:51,415 the NLDC could pursue acquiring the property 629 00:32:51,417 --> 00:32:52,719 through other means. 630 00:32:54,488 --> 00:32:55,490 Hmm. 631 00:32:57,758 --> 00:33:00,061 Okay. Thank you for telling me that. 632 00:33:01,761 --> 00:33:05,032 Will you do me a favor and just relay a message? 633 00:33:06,265 --> 00:33:07,598 Tell them... 634 00:33:07,600 --> 00:33:08,770 good luck. 635 00:33:11,137 --> 00:33:12,369 Okay? 636 00:33:12,371 --> 00:33:13,540 Thank you, Lynn. 637 00:33:15,709 --> 00:33:17,445 Listen, you take care. 638 00:33:28,454 --> 00:33:29,656 Thank you. 639 00:33:32,459 --> 00:33:33,525 (TIM) Hi. Sorry. 640 00:33:33,527 --> 00:33:35,192 Hey. That's okay. 641 00:33:35,194 --> 00:33:36,196 I just got here. 642 00:33:37,598 --> 00:33:39,230 I think I might have figured out 643 00:33:39,232 --> 00:33:40,499 what your new best friend meant 644 00:33:40,501 --> 00:33:41,469 by "other means". 645 00:33:42,603 --> 00:33:44,903 Oh, yeah? What's that? 646 00:33:44,905 --> 00:33:47,271 Hi, I'll just... a pint of beer. 647 00:33:47,273 --> 00:33:48,339 Thank you. 648 00:33:48,341 --> 00:33:49,641 What is that? 649 00:33:49,643 --> 00:33:50,808 In the Constitution, 650 00:33:50,810 --> 00:33:53,478 in the Fifth Amendment, there... 651 00:33:53,480 --> 00:33:56,147 listen, it's eminent domain. 652 00:33:56,149 --> 00:33:58,517 They can take your home, they can take your land, 653 00:33:58,519 --> 00:34:00,317 if they wanna build a hospital, 654 00:34:00,319 --> 00:34:03,855 highway, school, something for public use. 655 00:34:03,857 --> 00:34:06,657 But nobody's talking about 656 00:34:06,659 --> 00:34:08,292 building a highway or hospital. 657 00:34:08,294 --> 00:34:09,528 I know. 658 00:34:09,530 --> 00:34:10,363 They just want my home. 659 00:34:11,765 --> 00:34:15,933 How could somebody break into my house 660 00:34:15,935 --> 00:34:17,334 and take everything I have 661 00:34:17,336 --> 00:34:18,403 and go to jail? 662 00:34:18,405 --> 00:34:19,571 Hell, you could shoot 'em. 663 00:34:19,573 --> 00:34:21,406 I could shoot them! 664 00:34:21,408 --> 00:34:22,439 I could kill them. 665 00:34:22,441 --> 00:34:23,508 But if they want the whole thing, 666 00:34:23,510 --> 00:34:24,575 it's perfectly legal. 667 00:34:24,577 --> 00:34:27,412 Perfectly legal. 668 00:34:27,414 --> 00:34:29,316 - Are you kidding me? - (TIM) No. 669 00:34:33,687 --> 00:34:36,620 Oh, my God. 670 00:34:36,622 --> 00:34:37,888 I'm freaking out. 671 00:34:37,890 --> 00:34:39,957 This land is everything I have, Tim. 672 00:34:39,959 --> 00:34:41,692 It's all I own, it's the only thing 673 00:34:41,694 --> 00:34:44,631 that protects me from them. 674 00:34:46,700 --> 00:34:49,803 (MUSIC PLAYS) 675 00:34:51,504 --> 00:34:52,636 (SUSETTE) Uh, hello. 676 00:34:52,638 --> 00:34:54,638 I'm here to see Charlotte Wells. 677 00:34:54,640 --> 00:34:55,707 (RECEPTIONIST) And your name? 678 00:34:55,709 --> 00:34:57,611 Susette Kelo. 679 00:35:02,915 --> 00:35:04,749 (RECEPTIONIST) There's a Susette Kelo here 680 00:35:04,751 --> 00:35:06,521 to see you. 681 00:35:07,888 --> 00:35:10,522 Well, I did hear, or read, 682 00:35:10,524 --> 00:35:12,591 that Pfizer was... 683 00:35:12,593 --> 00:35:13,591 wants to build in Fort Trumbull. 684 00:35:13,593 --> 00:35:14,859 Is that true? 685 00:35:14,861 --> 00:35:16,394 Oh, yes. 686 00:35:16,396 --> 00:35:18,997 Yes. Once we take care of the blight in the area, 687 00:35:18,999 --> 00:35:21,665 we can finally make this city hip. 688 00:35:21,667 --> 00:35:23,701 It's very... it's very exciting. 689 00:35:23,703 --> 00:35:25,370 Is that... 690 00:35:25,372 --> 00:35:26,470 this is my house. 691 00:35:26,472 --> 00:35:28,640 (LAUGHS) 692 00:35:28,642 --> 00:35:30,575 - Where? - (SUSETTE) It's right there. 693 00:35:30,577 --> 00:35:32,479 It's right in the blight. 694 00:35:36,716 --> 00:35:41,685 Well, you have an exquisite view of the river. 695 00:35:41,687 --> 00:35:43,020 Yeah. 696 00:35:43,022 --> 00:35:45,656 I don't really care how exciting all of this is. 697 00:35:45,658 --> 00:35:46,890 I just... nobody can force me 698 00:35:46,892 --> 00:35:48,526 out of my own home. 699 00:35:48,528 --> 00:35:50,694 Oh, no... oh. 700 00:35:50,696 --> 00:35:53,564 No one is forcing you, Susette. 701 00:35:53,566 --> 00:35:55,533 We wanna buy your home. 702 00:35:55,535 --> 00:35:56,801 I don't wanna sell it. 703 00:35:56,803 --> 00:35:58,270 I don't wanna sell it. 704 00:35:58,272 --> 00:36:02,774 Right, but your house is in a parcel 705 00:36:02,776 --> 00:36:05,542 that has been designated 706 00:36:05,544 --> 00:36:07,544 for the redevelopment plan. 707 00:36:07,546 --> 00:36:09,881 The city will help relocate you. 708 00:36:09,883 --> 00:36:11,549 I mean, this is a collaboration 709 00:36:11,551 --> 00:36:13,551 between us and the residents. 710 00:36:13,553 --> 00:36:16,520 Well, how are we... 711 00:36:16,522 --> 00:36:18,522 collaborating? 712 00:36:18,524 --> 00:36:19,957 Well, we'll work together 713 00:36:19,959 --> 00:36:21,859 and come to a mutual agreement. 714 00:36:21,861 --> 00:36:23,461 Oh, I'll never agree. 715 00:36:23,463 --> 00:36:25,497 There's no other house 716 00:36:25,499 --> 00:36:28,600 with this "exquisite view" of the water 717 00:36:28,602 --> 00:36:31,636 that I could afford. 718 00:36:31,638 --> 00:36:33,638 Susette. 719 00:36:33,640 --> 00:36:35,973 Have you ever worked with the poor? 720 00:36:35,975 --> 00:36:37,975 Those people standing around 721 00:36:37,977 --> 00:36:41,680 outside of those vacant storefronts, 722 00:36:41,682 --> 00:36:42,680 in your neighborhood. 723 00:36:42,682 --> 00:36:43,982 I talk to them. 724 00:36:43,984 --> 00:36:46,817 You should see their faces light up 725 00:36:46,819 --> 00:36:49,390 when they hear about all of this. 726 00:36:50,756 --> 00:36:52,726 What about eminent domain? 727 00:36:54,428 --> 00:36:55,694 It's an option. 728 00:36:55,696 --> 00:36:56,895 But only as a last resort 729 00:36:56,897 --> 00:36:59,367 if people refuse to sell. 730 00:37:01,033 --> 00:37:06,337 If you even try to take my property away from me, 731 00:37:06,339 --> 00:37:08,975 the whole world is gonna hear about it. 732 00:37:20,821 --> 00:37:21,886 I want to set up a meeting 733 00:37:21,888 --> 00:37:23,587 with the Fort Trumbull residents 734 00:37:23,589 --> 00:37:26,493 and nip this in the bud before it spreads. 735 00:37:29,463 --> 00:37:31,696 (SUSETTE) Hi. My name is Susette Kelo. 736 00:37:31,698 --> 00:37:32,830 I live in Fort Trumbull 737 00:37:32,832 --> 00:37:34,098 and I need to talk to the Mayor please, 738 00:37:34,100 --> 00:37:35,834 - right away. - (WOMAN) Okay. 739 00:37:35,836 --> 00:37:38,906 And can I tell him what this is regarding? 740 00:37:39,939 --> 00:37:41,138 It's regarding the people 741 00:37:41,140 --> 00:37:44,042 who are trying to steal my house. 742 00:37:44,044 --> 00:37:45,810 (WOMAN) Okay. Please hold. 743 00:37:45,812 --> 00:37:47,645 (LLOYD) Well, I'll tell you, I can see why they want 744 00:37:47,647 --> 00:37:49,814 this place. 745 00:37:49,816 --> 00:37:52,750 (TIM) Come on, Beachy. 746 00:37:52,752 --> 00:37:53,953 Is this real? 747 00:37:54,854 --> 00:37:56,589 It might be. 748 00:37:57,957 --> 00:38:00,625 Is there anything you can do to help us? 749 00:38:00,627 --> 00:38:01,692 (LLOYD) Well, Susette, 750 00:38:01,694 --> 00:38:02,794 the way city government works, 751 00:38:02,796 --> 00:38:05,763 in particular New London, 752 00:38:05,765 --> 00:38:07,899 my options are a little bit limited. 753 00:38:07,901 --> 00:38:10,033 But if you get out there, 754 00:38:10,035 --> 00:38:11,636 start knocking on doors, 755 00:38:11,638 --> 00:38:13,037 get people engaged, 756 00:38:13,039 --> 00:38:14,671 gather up some letters from everybody, 757 00:38:14,673 --> 00:38:15,807 I can take those letters 758 00:38:15,809 --> 00:38:18,176 down to City Council. 759 00:38:18,178 --> 00:38:20,845 Because then I'll have your support. 760 00:38:20,847 --> 00:38:23,180 And that gives me a little bit more power. 761 00:38:23,182 --> 00:38:25,183 But you have to hit the ground running. 762 00:38:25,185 --> 00:38:26,683 You understand? 763 00:38:26,685 --> 00:38:28,886 Rally the troops. 764 00:38:28,888 --> 00:38:30,091 We have troops? 765 00:38:32,691 --> 00:38:33,758 My name's Susette Kelo. 766 00:38:33,760 --> 00:38:34,691 I live in the pink house. 767 00:38:34,693 --> 00:38:37,095 We're having Saturday cleanup, 768 00:38:37,097 --> 00:38:39,430 so please come if you're free. 769 00:38:39,432 --> 00:38:40,932 And bring people. Please. Yeah. 770 00:38:40,934 --> 00:38:42,600 Yeah. Invite friends. 771 00:38:42,602 --> 00:38:44,435 Thank you. 772 00:38:44,437 --> 00:38:46,837 Stop trying to give them both. 773 00:38:46,839 --> 00:38:48,973 We don't have to give each person in a couple one. 774 00:38:48,975 --> 00:38:50,841 It's just a waste. 775 00:38:50,843 --> 00:38:53,076 So I'm having this gathering on Saturday. 776 00:38:53,078 --> 00:38:55,046 Invited most of the people in the neighborhood. 777 00:38:55,048 --> 00:38:57,714 My house is that pink one. 778 00:38:57,716 --> 00:39:00,620 (MUSIC PLAYS) 779 00:39:03,789 --> 00:39:05,089 - (TIM) Hey. - (SUSETTE) Hi. 780 00:39:05,091 --> 00:39:06,991 You brought your own rake. How great. 781 00:39:06,993 --> 00:39:09,060 If you don't mind signing in, 782 00:39:09,062 --> 00:39:10,462 and your address, 783 00:39:10,464 --> 00:39:11,830 even though I know where you are. 784 00:39:11,832 --> 00:39:13,765 - Thank you. - Hey, Dobbs. 785 00:39:13,767 --> 00:39:15,136 Thanks for coming in. 786 00:39:17,169 --> 00:39:20,872 I've been living here for 40 years. 787 00:39:20,874 --> 00:39:22,105 To be a bus driver, 788 00:39:22,107 --> 00:39:23,640 and have a view like this, huh? 789 00:39:23,642 --> 00:39:24,741 (SUSETTE) It's incredible. 790 00:39:24,743 --> 00:39:26,144 And that's why we have to fight. 791 00:39:26,146 --> 00:39:28,912 I don't think this is gonna make any difference. 792 00:39:28,914 --> 00:39:30,180 Look, I know these people. 793 00:39:30,182 --> 00:39:31,851 I don't want to join a group of whiners. 794 00:39:33,819 --> 00:39:36,122 Well, will you at least write a letter? 795 00:39:37,022 --> 00:39:38,925 This is all gonna blow over. 796 00:39:40,526 --> 00:39:42,060 Please? 797 00:39:42,062 --> 00:39:44,194 Oh, what the hell? 798 00:39:44,196 --> 00:39:45,129 Okay. 799 00:39:45,131 --> 00:39:47,765 I thought I was the bad one, but really, 800 00:39:47,767 --> 00:39:48,765 your daughter was the bad one. 801 00:39:48,767 --> 00:39:51,069 - No, she instigated everything. - No, I didn't. 802 00:39:51,071 --> 00:39:53,805 - Oh, stop. - No, I didn't. 803 00:39:53,807 --> 00:39:57,077 My husband gave up the ghost in this house. 804 00:39:58,245 --> 00:40:01,111 It's where he wanted to be. 805 00:40:01,113 --> 00:40:03,113 And it's where I want to be too 806 00:40:03,115 --> 00:40:05,616 when my time comes. 807 00:40:05,618 --> 00:40:07,951 My wife and I grew up in this neighborhood. 808 00:40:07,953 --> 00:40:09,720 (SUSETTE) Oh. 809 00:40:09,722 --> 00:40:12,957 This is the only house we've ever lived in. 810 00:40:12,959 --> 00:40:15,993 We raised our children here. 811 00:40:15,995 --> 00:40:19,596 This is my home. 812 00:40:19,598 --> 00:40:22,000 We want... 813 00:40:22,002 --> 00:40:24,801 to stay... 814 00:40:24,803 --> 00:40:25,939 here. 815 00:40:28,941 --> 00:40:31,845 (INDISTINCT CONVERSATIONS) 816 00:40:41,086 --> 00:40:43,754 Good evening. 817 00:40:43,756 --> 00:40:45,089 (MAN) Charlotte! 818 00:40:45,091 --> 00:40:46,558 Good evening. 819 00:40:46,560 --> 00:40:48,759 (LAUGHTER) 820 00:40:48,761 --> 00:40:49,928 (FAKE LAUGH) 821 00:40:49,930 --> 00:40:51,895 Well, I love a man 822 00:40:51,897 --> 00:40:53,031 who yells my name. 823 00:40:53,033 --> 00:40:54,765 (LAUGHTER) 824 00:40:54,767 --> 00:40:57,267 (WOMAN) Woo! 825 00:40:57,269 --> 00:40:59,270 Folks... 826 00:40:59,272 --> 00:41:02,040 I know there's been a lot of speculation 827 00:41:02,042 --> 00:41:04,075 about what's going on in the neighborhood, 828 00:41:04,077 --> 00:41:06,944 and I thought it would be good 829 00:41:06,946 --> 00:41:08,779 to get together tonight 830 00:41:08,781 --> 00:41:10,682 and talk about it. 831 00:41:10,684 --> 00:41:12,118 Now first... 832 00:41:14,588 --> 00:41:16,287 let me tell you 833 00:41:16,289 --> 00:41:19,957 about a new vision for New London. 834 00:41:19,959 --> 00:41:22,627 And I am here tonight 835 00:41:22,629 --> 00:41:26,196 to invite each and every one of you 836 00:41:26,198 --> 00:41:27,899 to be a part of our team 837 00:41:27,901 --> 00:41:29,968 to create this vision. 838 00:41:29,970 --> 00:41:34,939 A New London that is vital and hip. 839 00:41:34,941 --> 00:41:36,841 (APPLAUSE) 840 00:41:36,843 --> 00:41:39,076 Hip? You mean... 841 00:41:39,078 --> 00:41:41,044 "High Income People" hip? 842 00:41:41,046 --> 00:41:43,950 (LAUGHTER AND APPLAUSE) 843 00:41:46,086 --> 00:41:48,218 All right. All right, please. 844 00:41:48,220 --> 00:41:50,321 Please everyone, let's keep this civil. 845 00:41:50,323 --> 00:41:52,022 - (MAN) What? - (SUSETTE) Oh, okay. 846 00:41:52,024 --> 00:41:53,323 While we're keeping it civil 847 00:41:53,325 --> 00:41:54,926 you'll be stealing our homes. 848 00:41:54,928 --> 00:41:56,026 Is that right? 849 00:41:56,028 --> 00:41:56,894 (CHARLOTTE) No, no, no. 850 00:41:56,896 --> 00:41:58,363 That is not true. 851 00:41:58,365 --> 00:42:00,698 Everyone, no final decisions 852 00:42:00,700 --> 00:42:01,665 have been made. 853 00:42:01,667 --> 00:42:04,669 We are still looking into every alternative. 854 00:42:04,671 --> 00:42:05,903 (LLOYD) Well, then why did you fire 855 00:42:05,905 --> 00:42:07,305 the engineering firm that suggested 856 00:42:07,307 --> 00:42:09,774 these homes might be spared? 857 00:42:09,776 --> 00:42:10,841 Well... 858 00:42:10,843 --> 00:42:13,276 Well, actually, they weren't fired. 859 00:42:13,278 --> 00:42:15,812 Their work was done and... 860 00:42:15,814 --> 00:42:16,948 we both moved on. 861 00:42:16,950 --> 00:42:18,049 (PAULETTE) Oh, oh, excuse me. 862 00:42:18,051 --> 00:42:19,783 You moved on because Pfizer 863 00:42:19,785 --> 00:42:21,151 told you to move on. 864 00:42:21,153 --> 00:42:22,687 You're all a bunch of kiss-asses! 865 00:42:22,689 --> 00:42:24,154 Let me be clear, 866 00:42:24,156 --> 00:42:26,957 because I know that there are 867 00:42:26,959 --> 00:42:29,694 some of you who view this redevelopment 868 00:42:29,696 --> 00:42:30,595 as a bad thing. 869 00:42:30,597 --> 00:42:32,997 (SUSETTE) I'm sorry, but do you see 870 00:42:32,999 --> 00:42:36,066 kicking us out of our homes as a bad thing? 871 00:42:36,068 --> 00:42:37,267 - (MAN) You don't think it's bad. - (WOMAN) Exactly! 872 00:42:37,269 --> 00:42:40,171 I assure you no one wants to kick you 873 00:42:40,173 --> 00:42:41,439 out of your homes. 874 00:42:41,441 --> 00:42:42,973 (CROWD GROANS) 875 00:42:42,975 --> 00:42:45,375 (BILLY) You sure got a funny way of showing it. 876 00:42:45,377 --> 00:42:46,843 (WOMAN) Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. 877 00:42:46,845 --> 00:42:48,748 (APPLAUSE) 878 00:42:54,888 --> 00:42:59,290 Please understand our perspective here. 879 00:42:59,292 --> 00:43:02,694 The most important thing to us, to me, 880 00:43:02,696 --> 00:43:05,062 and I'm sure you'll all agree, 881 00:43:05,064 --> 00:43:07,698 is to help those in need. 882 00:43:07,700 --> 00:43:09,066 (APPLAUSE) 883 00:43:09,068 --> 00:43:10,935 Yes. 884 00:43:10,937 --> 00:43:13,738 The jobless, the homeless, 885 00:43:13,740 --> 00:43:16,841 the people on the fringes of society, 886 00:43:16,843 --> 00:43:19,877 they will benefit the most from this plan. 887 00:43:19,879 --> 00:43:21,212 (LLOYD) How? 888 00:43:21,214 --> 00:43:23,247 (CHARLOTTE) Pfizer's expansion to New London 889 00:43:23,249 --> 00:43:25,348 will increase this city's tax revenue 890 00:43:25,350 --> 00:43:29,220 by $12 million a year. 891 00:43:29,222 --> 00:43:30,888 (APPLAUSE) 892 00:43:30,890 --> 00:43:33,825 (CHARLOTTE) We are only here to make this city 893 00:43:33,827 --> 00:43:35,493 that you live in a better place. 894 00:43:35,495 --> 00:43:37,962 Who decides what a better place is? 895 00:43:37,964 --> 00:43:39,129 You? 896 00:43:39,131 --> 00:43:40,865 Oh, no. No, no. 897 00:43:40,867 --> 00:43:41,999 Not me. 898 00:43:42,001 --> 00:43:43,133 Your community wants this. 899 00:43:43,135 --> 00:43:45,102 - (CROWD) No. - Oh, yes. 900 00:43:45,104 --> 00:43:46,837 And your city needs this. 901 00:43:46,839 --> 00:43:49,073 (BILLY) Charlotte. Charlotte. 902 00:43:49,075 --> 00:43:50,341 What are you gonna do 903 00:43:50,343 --> 00:43:52,243 so that these people can keep their homes? 904 00:43:52,245 --> 00:43:54,745 (MAN) Yeah, that's right. Yeah. 905 00:43:54,747 --> 00:43:57,147 The best course for us to improve our city 906 00:43:57,149 --> 00:43:59,116 would be to acquire all the homes. 907 00:43:59,118 --> 00:44:00,917 (PAULETTE) What? This is bullshit! 908 00:44:00,919 --> 00:44:02,019 (CROWD CLAMORING) 909 00:44:02,021 --> 00:44:03,854 This is bullshit! 910 00:44:03,856 --> 00:44:04,888 It's bullshit. 911 00:44:04,890 --> 00:44:06,424 (BILLY) It's absolute bullshit. 912 00:44:06,426 --> 00:44:07,991 You're gonna help the homeless 913 00:44:07,993 --> 00:44:10,026 by kicking people out of their homes? 914 00:44:10,028 --> 00:44:12,095 Where do you people get off? 915 00:44:12,097 --> 00:44:14,031 - This is unbelievable. - (SUSETTE) No. I think I get it. 916 00:44:14,033 --> 00:44:15,235 I... 917 00:44:19,205 --> 00:44:21,339 You took one look at our neighborhood 918 00:44:21,341 --> 00:44:24,341 and saw this great water view 919 00:44:24,343 --> 00:44:27,145 and said, "Hey, this is pretty nice. 920 00:44:27,147 --> 00:44:29,113 What are all these scumbags doing here?" 921 00:44:29,115 --> 00:44:30,180 (MAN) Yeah. Yeah! 922 00:44:30,182 --> 00:44:31,915 No. No, no, no, no. 923 00:44:31,917 --> 00:44:35,051 "Their houses aren't good enough. 924 00:44:35,053 --> 00:44:37,087 They can't be next to Pfizer. 925 00:44:37,089 --> 00:44:39,557 They just don't fit in." 926 00:44:39,559 --> 00:44:41,225 (MAN) That's right. That's right. 927 00:44:41,227 --> 00:44:42,894 (CHARLOTTE) No. Here's the thing. 928 00:44:42,896 --> 00:44:44,995 Social justice 929 00:44:44,997 --> 00:44:47,330 and economic development, 930 00:44:47,332 --> 00:44:49,267 they go hand in hand. 931 00:44:49,269 --> 00:44:51,370 (SCATTERED APPLAUSE) 932 00:44:53,106 --> 00:44:56,042 Do you think we fit in? 933 00:44:57,443 --> 00:44:58,975 Susette, I would like to think 934 00:44:58,977 --> 00:45:00,981 there's a place here for all of us. 935 00:45:03,048 --> 00:45:05,985 - Thank you. - (MAN) What does that mean? 936 00:45:08,287 --> 00:45:10,020 Any other comments? 937 00:45:10,022 --> 00:45:12,925 (MUSIC PLAYS) 938 00:45:26,539 --> 00:45:28,839 (BILLY) Pfizer tells the NLDC what it wants, 939 00:45:28,841 --> 00:45:31,142 the NLDC goes over to the governor's office, 940 00:45:31,144 --> 00:45:33,477 they funnel all the money back to the NLDC 941 00:45:33,479 --> 00:45:35,946 to make all Pfizer's dreams come true. 942 00:45:35,948 --> 00:45:37,348 They got Charlotte talking to Pfizer, 943 00:45:37,350 --> 00:45:38,415 Pfizer's talking to Charlotte. 944 00:45:38,417 --> 00:45:40,116 At one point, she even says, 945 00:45:40,118 --> 00:45:42,352 "I don't want Pfizer to have to look down 946 00:45:42,354 --> 00:45:44,321 on the tenements. 947 00:45:44,323 --> 00:45:46,223 Sleazy, yeah. 948 00:45:46,225 --> 00:45:48,024 But not necessarily illegal. 949 00:45:48,026 --> 00:45:50,394 The city takes our property by force, 950 00:45:50,396 --> 00:45:51,962 using our own tax money, 951 00:45:51,964 --> 00:45:54,131 sells it back to Pfizer for a fucking dollar? 952 00:45:54,133 --> 00:45:56,100 In what fantasy world is that legal? 953 00:45:56,102 --> 00:45:57,401 Who's your source? 954 00:45:57,403 --> 00:45:59,537 The dumpster, 955 00:45:59,539 --> 00:46:02,240 at the back of the NLDC building. 956 00:46:02,242 --> 00:46:03,506 You're joking, right? 957 00:46:03,508 --> 00:46:04,975 - No, I'm not. - You're not joking? 958 00:46:04,977 --> 00:46:06,310 No. Who cares where I got it, man? 959 00:46:06,312 --> 00:46:08,111 You're at the paper. Can you print it or not? 960 00:46:08,113 --> 00:46:09,513 - I don't know. - (BILLY) What do you mean, 961 00:46:09,515 --> 00:46:11,249 - you don't know? - Seriously, I don't know. 962 00:46:11,251 --> 00:46:13,086 - This what you do! - Billy. 963 00:46:14,519 --> 00:46:16,153 Look, Billy, there's another way 964 00:46:16,155 --> 00:46:17,988 to handle this. 965 00:46:17,990 --> 00:46:19,290 We can ask the NLDC 966 00:46:19,292 --> 00:46:20,457 to show us the documents. 967 00:46:20,459 --> 00:46:22,093 Right. Yeah. Like that's gonna happen. 968 00:46:22,095 --> 00:46:22,961 Exactly. 969 00:46:22,963 --> 00:46:24,495 At which point, we'll file a complaint 970 00:46:24,497 --> 00:46:25,897 for not being compliant 971 00:46:25,899 --> 00:46:29,332 with the Freedom of Information Act. 972 00:46:29,334 --> 00:46:32,338 Yeah, that'll be a fun headline for the Governor. 973 00:47:03,169 --> 00:47:06,073 (MUSIC PLAYS) 974 00:47:07,506 --> 00:47:10,174 Get me Charlotte. 975 00:47:10,176 --> 00:47:12,475 (GOVERNOR) We are getting hammered in the press. 976 00:47:12,477 --> 00:47:13,544 In addition to your plan 977 00:47:13,546 --> 00:47:15,212 to demolish the homes, 978 00:47:15,214 --> 00:47:17,147 you violate the Freedom of Information act? 979 00:47:17,149 --> 00:47:20,051 (CHARLOTTE) The NLDC is a private corporation. 980 00:47:20,053 --> 00:47:20,919 Bullshit! 981 00:47:20,921 --> 00:47:22,386 You could have shown them something! 982 00:47:22,388 --> 00:47:24,154 All right, Mr. Governor, 983 00:47:24,156 --> 00:47:25,323 I think this little bump 984 00:47:25,325 --> 00:47:27,390 in the road is far better 985 00:47:27,392 --> 00:47:28,558 than had I shown them 986 00:47:28,560 --> 00:47:30,160 even one document. 987 00:47:30,162 --> 00:47:31,227 Mm-hm. 988 00:47:31,229 --> 00:47:33,663 Now, if you remember, 989 00:47:33,665 --> 00:47:36,232 I told you from the very beginning 990 00:47:36,234 --> 00:47:38,301 that this was going to be an uphill battle, 991 00:47:38,303 --> 00:47:40,470 and... 992 00:47:40,472 --> 00:47:42,640 if I may toot my own horn, 993 00:47:42,642 --> 00:47:46,609 I have come in on time and on budget. 994 00:47:46,611 --> 00:47:48,412 I am not authorizing another dime 995 00:47:48,414 --> 00:47:50,281 until you clean up this PR shitstorm. 996 00:47:50,283 --> 00:47:52,283 (BANGING PHONE AGAINST TABLE) 997 00:47:52,285 --> 00:47:55,187 (MUSIC PLAYS) 998 00:48:12,571 --> 00:48:14,307 (SUSETTE) Oh, my God. 999 00:48:20,446 --> 00:48:21,415 Oh, my God. 1000 00:48:22,314 --> 00:48:24,515 Excuse me. 1001 00:48:24,517 --> 00:48:26,383 Are you the owner of this house? 1002 00:48:26,385 --> 00:48:28,451 (SUSETTE) I live there. Yeah. 1003 00:48:28,453 --> 00:48:30,388 - What happened? - There was a fire. 1004 00:48:30,390 --> 00:48:31,589 I'm not quite sure of the cause. 1005 00:48:31,591 --> 00:48:33,624 (SUSETTE) Yeah. Is everything okay? 1006 00:48:33,626 --> 00:48:35,292 - Are the people all right? - They're fine. 1007 00:48:35,294 --> 00:48:36,593 They're in Family Services. They're fine. 1008 00:48:36,595 --> 00:48:38,796 Okay. And my house? Can I go in, or... 1009 00:48:38,798 --> 00:48:40,064 (FIREMAN) You can, but we had to soak it down 1010 00:48:40,066 --> 00:48:41,464 to protect it from the fire, 1011 00:48:41,466 --> 00:48:42,732 but there could be some water damage, 1012 00:48:42,734 --> 00:48:44,468 - or smoke damage. - Okay. Thank you. 1013 00:48:44,470 --> 00:48:45,535 (FIREMAN) Okay. All right. 1014 00:48:45,537 --> 00:48:48,641 (MUSIC PLAYS) 1015 00:48:56,816 --> 00:48:59,049 (FIREMAN) Well, that's one way to get rid of her. 1016 00:48:59,051 --> 00:49:01,754 (MUSIC PLAYS) 1017 00:49:34,220 --> 00:49:36,453 (LLOYD) This is unbelievable. 1018 00:49:36,455 --> 00:49:37,624 Damn it! 1019 00:49:40,526 --> 00:49:42,392 Okay. 1020 00:49:42,394 --> 00:49:44,563 All right, everybody, here's the deal. 1021 00:49:46,198 --> 00:49:48,466 The NLDC... 1022 00:49:48,468 --> 00:49:50,366 has gotten permits to demolish 1023 00:49:50,368 --> 00:49:53,136 five buildings in Fort Trumbull, 1024 00:49:53,138 --> 00:49:54,471 including the house right next door 1025 00:49:54,473 --> 00:49:55,642 to this one. 1026 00:49:57,176 --> 00:49:59,410 - So, we need a lawyer. - I think so. 1027 00:49:59,412 --> 00:50:00,711 You need ten lawyers. 1028 00:50:00,713 --> 00:50:02,178 What are you talking about "a" lawyer? 1029 00:50:02,180 --> 00:50:03,446 I deal with this kind of stuff. 1030 00:50:03,448 --> 00:50:04,515 I have in the past. 1031 00:50:04,517 --> 00:50:05,549 It is a pain in the ass. 1032 00:50:05,551 --> 00:50:07,283 Business that great over at the antique store? 1033 00:50:07,285 --> 00:50:08,785 What are you suggesting? You, like... I mean, 1034 00:50:08,787 --> 00:50:10,854 you could always sell your Jag, Billy. 1035 00:50:10,856 --> 00:50:12,823 - I mean... - (BILLY) No, I'd sell the Jag. 1036 00:50:12,825 --> 00:50:14,457 - I'd sell the Jag. - I'd sell it, but I'm telling you we need more money... 1037 00:50:14,459 --> 00:50:15,558 - What else you gonna chip in? - Guys. 1038 00:50:15,560 --> 00:50:17,394 Guys. 1039 00:50:17,396 --> 00:50:18,696 I think I can get a guy 1040 00:50:18,698 --> 00:50:20,466 who'll take the case for free. 1041 00:50:23,301 --> 00:50:24,336 Is he any good? 1042 00:50:28,140 --> 00:50:30,841 (SCOTT) No, the hearing isn't until February. 1043 00:50:30,843 --> 00:50:32,776 Yeah. 1044 00:50:32,778 --> 00:50:34,410 No, no, I've been here 15 minutes. 1045 00:50:34,412 --> 00:50:36,215 I'm circling. I don't know where I am. 1046 00:50:39,551 --> 00:50:40,417 (SIREN WAILING) 1047 00:50:40,419 --> 00:50:42,386 East, East, East... 1048 00:50:42,388 --> 00:50:45,092 Hey, hey, Chip, I gotta call you right back, okay? 1049 00:50:51,897 --> 00:50:54,598 (SAM) Eating, talking on your cell phone, 1050 00:50:54,600 --> 00:50:55,765 looking on a map. 1051 00:50:55,767 --> 00:50:58,269 It appears that driving made it last 1052 00:50:58,271 --> 00:51:00,337 on your to-do list. 1053 00:51:00,339 --> 00:51:02,705 What brings you to New London, Mr. Bullock? 1054 00:51:02,707 --> 00:51:04,274 I'm on my way to Susette Kelo's house. 1055 00:51:04,276 --> 00:51:05,709 I'm with the Institute for Justice. 1056 00:51:05,711 --> 00:51:08,479 What's the Institute for Justice? 1057 00:51:08,481 --> 00:51:10,316 We're a non-profit law firm. 1058 00:51:11,684 --> 00:51:14,317 Are you here to help the Fort Trumbull folks? 1059 00:51:14,319 --> 00:51:15,321 I am. 1060 00:51:17,423 --> 00:51:19,522 My Aunt lives in Fort Trumbull. 1061 00:51:19,524 --> 00:51:20,658 You go get 'em, Mr. Bullock. 1062 00:51:20,660 --> 00:51:21,725 Two blocks down. 1063 00:51:21,727 --> 00:51:23,194 On the right. 1064 00:51:23,196 --> 00:51:24,528 Okay. Thank you. 1065 00:51:24,530 --> 00:51:25,595 I really appreciate it. 1066 00:51:25,597 --> 00:51:28,399 (MUSIC PLAYS) 1067 00:51:28,401 --> 00:51:29,466 (ENGINE STARTS) 1068 00:51:29,468 --> 00:51:32,372 (MUSIC PLAYS) 1069 00:51:42,981 --> 00:51:44,684 This is blight? 1070 00:51:48,386 --> 00:51:49,720 Huh. 1071 00:51:49,722 --> 00:51:50,890 Okay. 1072 00:51:55,995 --> 00:51:58,361 So, Scott, so glad you could come down here to help us. 1073 00:51:58,363 --> 00:52:00,497 - Yeah, of course. - I think this is gonna be right up your street. 1074 00:52:00,499 --> 00:52:02,499 (TIM) Can I get anybody anything else? 1075 00:52:02,501 --> 00:52:04,370 - (LLOYD) No, no, we're good. - (SAM) No, we're good to go. 1076 00:52:05,972 --> 00:52:08,671 Okay, so I'd just like to start 1077 00:52:08,673 --> 00:52:09,872 with asking you all a few questions. 1078 00:52:09,874 --> 00:52:12,575 How long have you been a lawyer? 1079 00:52:12,577 --> 00:52:13,644 Nine years. 1080 00:52:13,646 --> 00:52:15,546 Why do you ask? 1081 00:52:15,548 --> 00:52:17,484 I just wondered if it was long enough. 1082 00:52:18,584 --> 00:52:20,817 For... for what? 1083 00:52:20,819 --> 00:52:23,354 To take this case? 1084 00:52:23,356 --> 00:52:25,421 Yeah. I think so. 1085 00:52:25,423 --> 00:52:27,424 (TIM) Don't, don't worry about her. She doesn't know any lawyers. 1086 00:52:27,426 --> 00:52:29,259 (SUSETTE) So I don't know any lawyers. 1087 00:52:29,261 --> 00:52:30,593 (LLOYD) Susette, I can assure you, 1088 00:52:30,595 --> 00:52:31,995 all of you, 1089 00:52:31,997 --> 00:52:34,397 that Scott here comes from a pedigree firm. 1090 00:52:34,399 --> 00:52:36,533 (BILLY) I think it's a great thing 1091 00:52:36,535 --> 00:52:37,868 that you're so young. 1092 00:52:37,870 --> 00:52:40,270 You won't wear out as fast. 1093 00:52:40,272 --> 00:52:41,638 That and I like your bicycle out front. 1094 00:52:41,640 --> 00:52:43,841 (ALL LAUGH) 1095 00:52:43,843 --> 00:52:46,609 So, is that you? You're the "Mayor of Jones Street"? 1096 00:52:46,611 --> 00:52:47,977 Ah. 1097 00:52:47,979 --> 00:52:50,480 No, this was Frederick Colonardi's hat. 1098 00:52:50,482 --> 00:52:52,750 - (SAM) The man who passed away. - Yeah. And I'll tell you, 1099 00:52:52,752 --> 00:52:54,917 he's be looking down right now and he's absolutely disgusted 1100 00:52:54,919 --> 00:52:56,720 with what he sees. 1101 00:52:56,722 --> 00:52:58,622 - With good reason. - (PAULETTE) Excuse me. 1102 00:52:58,624 --> 00:53:00,658 Even though I have shirts older than you... 1103 00:53:00,660 --> 00:53:01,792 (MAN) Gosh. 1104 00:53:01,794 --> 00:53:03,627 I was just wondering 1105 00:53:03,629 --> 00:53:05,332 if you're gonna take our case. 1106 00:53:06,999 --> 00:53:09,732 That's what I'm here to find out. 1107 00:53:09,734 --> 00:53:12,838 (MUSIC PLAYS) 1108 00:53:29,789 --> 00:53:31,821 (KNOCK AT DOOR) 1109 00:53:31,823 --> 00:53:33,457 What was that? 1110 00:53:33,459 --> 00:53:36,363 (MUSIC PLAYS) 1111 00:54:20,705 --> 00:54:21,839 (LLOYD) I simply want to know 1112 00:54:21,841 --> 00:54:23,674 if it's on city council's agenda 1113 00:54:23,676 --> 00:54:25,709 to vote on the demolition. 1114 00:54:25,711 --> 00:54:27,144 You don't know. 1115 00:54:27,146 --> 00:54:29,448 All right. I'll keep checking. 1116 00:54:33,017 --> 00:54:34,984 (MEMBER) And finally, a vote to permit 1117 00:54:34,986 --> 00:54:37,587 the Bunny Choir Players 1118 00:54:37,589 --> 00:54:39,089 from New London Elementary 1119 00:54:39,091 --> 00:54:41,758 to perform Christmas Carols in the town center. 1120 00:54:41,760 --> 00:54:43,127 All in favor say aye. 1121 00:54:43,129 --> 00:54:45,899 - (ALL) Aye. - (MEMBER) All right. 1122 00:54:58,977 --> 00:55:01,611 One remaining issue. 1123 00:55:01,613 --> 00:55:04,982 A vote for permits allowing the NLDC to demolish 1124 00:55:04,984 --> 00:55:06,582 at East and Trumbull. 1125 00:55:06,584 --> 00:55:08,521 All in favor say Aye. 1126 00:55:12,892 --> 00:55:15,725 (ENGINE REVVING) 1127 00:55:15,727 --> 00:55:17,830 (MACHINERY CREAKING) 1128 00:55:27,006 --> 00:55:28,604 (BILLY) They just tore down Terry's house. 1129 00:55:28,606 --> 00:55:29,939 - (SUSETTE) What? - Yeah. Look. Excuse me. 1130 00:55:29,941 --> 00:55:31,008 What the hell do you think you're doing? 1131 00:55:31,010 --> 00:55:32,442 Sir, we're with the NLDC... 1132 00:55:32,444 --> 00:55:34,877 No, I know who you're with. 1133 00:55:34,879 --> 00:55:36,779 - (SUSETTE) Oh, my God. - (LLOYD) You don't have a permit 1134 00:55:36,781 --> 00:55:38,682 - to do this! - (MAN) The NLDC put the paperwork 1135 00:55:38,684 --> 00:55:41,118 - in last night. - (LLOYD) No. That's bullshit! 1136 00:55:41,120 --> 00:55:42,618 I was just at City Council last night. 1137 00:55:42,620 --> 00:55:44,888 I got this. Go get my knitting. 1138 00:55:44,890 --> 00:55:46,589 - What? - (WOMAN) Get my knitting. 1139 00:55:46,591 --> 00:55:47,790 Oh, jeez. 1140 00:55:47,792 --> 00:55:49,593 - I'm just doing my job. - You are unbelievable. 1141 00:55:49,595 --> 00:55:51,093 - Let me see this. - These are private documents. 1142 00:55:51,095 --> 00:55:52,763 - This is such bullshit. - Excuse me. Excuse me. 1143 00:55:52,765 --> 00:55:54,464 Ma'am, you can't do that. 1144 00:55:54,466 --> 00:55:56,667 - I'm going. - Be my guest, Ms. Kelo. 1145 00:55:56,669 --> 00:55:57,767 - (SUSETTE) She's right. Stop. - You are not sitting 1146 00:55:57,769 --> 00:55:59,035 - on the steps. - I am. Billy! 1147 00:55:59,037 --> 00:56:00,571 No, you're not, if you want Bullock 1148 00:56:00,573 --> 00:56:03,105 to take the case we gotta to do it his way. 1149 00:56:03,107 --> 00:56:05,075 Red, we have to do it his way. 1150 00:56:05,077 --> 00:56:07,578 - Susette. - (SUSETTE) Okay. Okay. 1151 00:56:07,580 --> 00:56:09,580 All right. Okay. 1152 00:56:09,582 --> 00:56:11,818 - Billy, let me... - Yeah. Police, please. 1153 00:56:22,760 --> 00:56:23,961 Well, here they come. 1154 00:56:23,963 --> 00:56:25,698 You know the drill. 1155 00:56:28,066 --> 00:56:29,468 Oh, for God... 1156 00:56:31,035 --> 00:56:32,669 Well, you might as well arrest us 1157 00:56:32,671 --> 00:56:34,073 'cause we're not moving. 1158 00:56:37,810 --> 00:56:40,711 Mayor Beachy, please come with us. 1159 00:56:40,713 --> 00:56:43,783 Sam, you know we're not leaving voluntarily. 1160 00:56:54,225 --> 00:56:55,928 (LLOYD) Unbelievable! 1161 00:56:57,963 --> 00:57:00,062 This is wrong, you know. 1162 00:57:00,064 --> 00:57:02,031 What if this was your house? 1163 00:57:02,033 --> 00:57:03,299 You should be ashamed of yourselves. 1164 00:57:03,301 --> 00:57:04,870 (PAULETTE) How do you sleep at night? 1165 00:57:10,975 --> 00:57:12,878 (GRUNTING) 1166 00:57:15,747 --> 00:57:16,715 (SIGHS) 1167 00:57:26,057 --> 00:57:27,823 (SIREN WAILING) 1168 00:57:27,825 --> 00:57:30,095 (MAN) All right, let's move these people out of the way. 1169 00:57:32,031 --> 00:57:33,733 Start it up. 1170 00:57:37,937 --> 00:57:40,203 (MAN) No, no, no. 1171 00:57:40,205 --> 00:57:41,971 - How can they do that? - I don't know. 1172 00:57:41,973 --> 00:57:45,077 (MUSIC PLAYS) 1173 00:57:49,013 --> 00:57:50,881 (SUSETTE) Oh, God! 1174 00:57:50,883 --> 00:57:53,783 Oh, my God! Oh, my God! 1175 00:57:53,785 --> 00:57:56,688 (MUSIC PLAYS) 1176 00:58:14,372 --> 00:58:17,073 (PAULETTE) This is somebody's home! 1177 00:58:17,075 --> 00:58:19,709 (MUSIC PLAYS) 1178 00:58:19,711 --> 00:58:20,843 To hell with you. 1179 00:58:20,845 --> 00:58:23,749 (MUSIC PLAYS) 1180 00:58:26,986 --> 00:58:29,285 (SUSETTE) Oh, God! My house! 1181 00:58:29,287 --> 00:58:31,921 Please, just my house. It's right here. 1182 00:58:31,923 --> 00:58:33,957 Let me just go inside and get the... 1183 00:58:33,959 --> 00:58:36,863 (MUSIC PLAYS) 1184 00:58:43,202 --> 00:58:45,004 Get it off my porch. 1185 00:58:49,374 --> 00:58:51,174 (BILLY) Susette. 1186 00:58:51,176 --> 00:58:52,642 Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. 1187 00:58:52,644 --> 00:58:54,011 Hey! Hey, hey! 1188 00:58:54,013 --> 00:58:55,745 Hey! Hey! 1189 00:58:55,747 --> 00:58:57,948 Cut it, man. She's on her porch! 1190 00:58:57,950 --> 00:58:59,015 Cut it! 1191 00:58:59,017 --> 00:59:01,051 Cut the goddamn engine! 1192 00:59:01,053 --> 00:59:03,185 You see her standing right there! 1193 00:59:03,187 --> 00:59:05,124 Don't you see that? 1194 00:59:21,106 --> 00:59:23,209 (CRYING) 1195 00:59:28,046 --> 00:59:29,779 Oh, no. 1196 00:59:29,781 --> 00:59:31,247 Susette, come on down from there. 1197 00:59:31,249 --> 00:59:32,783 (SUSETTE) No. 1198 00:59:32,785 --> 00:59:35,687 (MUSIC PLAYS) 1199 00:59:39,992 --> 00:59:42,894 (CRYING) 1200 01:00:04,149 --> 01:00:06,716 (SCOTT) It was a cock show to illustrate the inevitability. 1201 01:00:06,718 --> 01:00:08,384 To say, "This is a done deal. You can't stop it". 1202 01:00:08,386 --> 01:00:10,486 Legally, the city did own those homes, Scott. 1203 01:00:10,488 --> 01:00:11,988 They had the right to tear them down. 1204 01:00:11,990 --> 01:00:13,156 Yeah, but they didn't have to. 1205 01:00:13,158 --> 01:00:14,124 They did it to intimidate Susette. 1206 01:00:14,126 --> 01:00:15,758 To let her know she's next. 1207 01:00:15,760 --> 01:00:17,763 I could get every reporter in America on this. 1208 01:00:19,097 --> 01:00:22,131 We need to take these people on. 1209 01:00:22,133 --> 01:00:23,101 He's right. 1210 01:00:29,073 --> 01:00:30,473 We're gonna take your case. 1211 01:00:30,475 --> 01:00:32,075 And you won't have to pay us a fee. 1212 01:00:32,077 --> 01:00:33,910 (BILLY) Good, because, you know, 1213 01:00:33,912 --> 01:00:35,345 we don't have any money. 1214 01:00:35,347 --> 01:00:40,049 But we do need something of you in return. 1215 01:00:40,051 --> 01:00:43,086 (SUSETTE) What's that? 1216 01:00:43,088 --> 01:00:45,154 I.J. wants this story covered 1217 01:00:45,156 --> 01:00:47,290 by every major media outlet. 1218 01:00:47,292 --> 01:00:50,060 We want full public exposure. 1219 01:00:50,062 --> 01:00:51,428 That means talk shows, newspapers, 1220 01:00:51,430 --> 01:00:53,062 magazine interviews... 1221 01:00:53,064 --> 01:00:55,999 We need you to be the face of this fight. 1222 01:00:56,001 --> 01:00:58,167 Me? 1223 01:00:58,169 --> 01:00:59,468 Oh, I don't... no. 1224 01:00:59,470 --> 01:01:01,303 I don't want to be the face of anything. 1225 01:01:01,305 --> 01:01:02,973 Make Billy do it. 1226 01:01:02,975 --> 01:01:04,107 I don't think that's a good idea. 1227 01:01:04,109 --> 01:01:06,509 - No offense. - None taken. 1228 01:01:06,511 --> 01:01:08,044 Susette, it's got to be you. 1229 01:01:08,046 --> 01:01:09,312 Why? 1230 01:01:09,314 --> 01:01:11,080 Why does it have to be me? I mean... 1231 01:01:11,082 --> 01:01:14,116 - I... - (TIM) Because it's your house. 1232 01:01:14,118 --> 01:01:16,486 Because you have more strength 1233 01:01:16,488 --> 01:01:19,325 and resilience than any woman I know. 1234 01:01:21,193 --> 01:01:23,093 Plus, you're hot. 1235 01:01:23,095 --> 01:01:24,060 (SUSETTE) (CHUCKLES) 1236 01:01:24,062 --> 01:01:25,127 Smoking hot. 1237 01:01:25,129 --> 01:01:27,363 (LAUGHS) 1238 01:01:27,365 --> 01:01:29,034 No. I, it's... 1239 01:01:41,180 --> 01:01:43,412 Okay. I'll do it. 1240 01:01:43,414 --> 01:01:45,281 - Yeah? - (SUSETTE) Yeah. 1241 01:01:45,283 --> 01:01:46,818 Then we're in. 1242 01:01:49,021 --> 01:01:50,486 Okay. Thank you. 1243 01:01:50,488 --> 01:01:52,354 (JIM) Evening, everyone. 1244 01:01:52,356 --> 01:01:53,890 Interesting way to champion the cause 1245 01:01:53,892 --> 01:01:58,395 of "social justice," Charlotte. 1246 01:01:58,397 --> 01:02:01,163 This Institute for Justice, 1247 01:02:01,165 --> 01:02:02,866 do we need to be concerned? 1248 01:02:02,868 --> 01:02:04,267 Well, thanks to their lawsuit, 1249 01:02:04,269 --> 01:02:06,870 I've got reporters crawling up my ass 1250 01:02:06,872 --> 01:02:09,104 every time I set foot outside my own house. 1251 01:02:09,106 --> 01:02:10,173 Well, what are they asking? 1252 01:02:10,175 --> 01:02:11,875 They're wanting to know why the city 1253 01:02:11,877 --> 01:02:14,276 is trying to throw people out of their homes. 1254 01:02:14,278 --> 01:02:15,312 And when the city's attorney 1255 01:02:15,314 --> 01:02:16,879 can't answer that question, 1256 01:02:16,881 --> 01:02:18,314 there tends to be some cause for concern. 1257 01:02:18,316 --> 01:02:19,381 What are we looking at? 1258 01:02:19,383 --> 01:02:22,285 I.J. filed a restraining order. 1259 01:02:22,287 --> 01:02:24,187 It'll do some short-term damage 1260 01:02:24,189 --> 01:02:25,087 in the court of public opinion, 1261 01:02:25,089 --> 01:02:28,225 but, technically, you own those homes, 1262 01:02:28,227 --> 01:02:29,859 so you're in the clear. 1263 01:02:29,861 --> 01:02:32,127 Any judge will lift the RO. 1264 01:02:32,129 --> 01:02:33,865 Excellent. 1265 01:02:35,968 --> 01:02:40,303 (MAN) So Father, we now commend Agnes to you in your hands. 1266 01:02:40,305 --> 01:02:42,207 (TIM) Hang in there, okay? 1267 01:02:43,508 --> 01:02:46,212 - See you there. - Okay. Yeah. 1268 01:02:49,180 --> 01:02:52,214 Mom was so scared. 1269 01:02:52,216 --> 01:02:54,017 She kept worrying 1270 01:02:54,019 --> 01:02:56,019 that they were gonna kick her out. 1271 01:02:56,021 --> 01:02:58,254 Yeah. 1272 01:02:58,256 --> 01:02:59,522 Well, at least she got to die 1273 01:02:59,524 --> 01:03:01,327 in her own home, huh? 1274 01:03:05,464 --> 01:03:07,834 And now I'm gonna lose that too. 1275 01:03:13,205 --> 01:03:15,272 It's fine. 1276 01:03:15,274 --> 01:03:18,077 - I'll see you later, okay? - (SUSETTE) Okay. Okay. 1277 01:03:28,352 --> 01:03:30,455 (PHONE RINGING) 1278 01:03:37,194 --> 01:03:38,164 (SIGHS) 1279 01:03:40,499 --> 01:03:43,633 Hold my calls. 1280 01:03:43,635 --> 01:03:45,470 I'm so sorry I'm late. 1281 01:03:47,305 --> 01:03:48,638 There are allegations 1282 01:03:48,640 --> 01:03:50,973 that the amount of time you've put into the NLDC 1283 01:03:50,975 --> 01:03:53,209 has lead to financial distress 1284 01:03:53,211 --> 01:03:54,343 at Walthrop College. 1285 01:03:54,345 --> 01:03:56,178 - Is this true? - No. 1286 01:03:56,180 --> 01:03:59,214 No, a lot of people want to attack a woman 1287 01:03:59,216 --> 01:04:01,651 for trying to do it all. 1288 01:04:01,653 --> 01:04:04,321 I'm not concerned about Walthrop. 1289 01:04:04,323 --> 01:04:05,555 These are just critics. 1290 01:04:05,557 --> 01:04:08,325 Getting back to Fort Trumbull, Mrs. Colonardi, the widow... 1291 01:04:08,327 --> 01:04:11,328 - (CHARLOTTE) We told her she could stay. - She can? 1292 01:04:11,330 --> 01:04:12,294 Yeah, we wouldn't need her house 1293 01:04:12,296 --> 01:04:14,199 until after she dies, so... 1294 01:04:16,133 --> 01:04:17,466 Next question. 1295 01:04:17,468 --> 01:04:19,169 (NEWS ANCHOR) Our top story tonight. 1296 01:04:19,171 --> 01:04:20,169 Residents of the historic 1297 01:04:20,171 --> 01:04:21,638 Fort Trumbull area of New London 1298 01:04:21,640 --> 01:04:23,573 are fighting to save their homes. 1299 01:04:23,575 --> 01:04:25,075 On Monday they'll head to Court 1300 01:04:25,077 --> 01:04:27,076 to resolve their dispute over land 1301 01:04:27,078 --> 01:04:28,611 proposed for the multimillion 1302 01:04:28,613 --> 01:04:30,046 dollar redevelopment 1303 01:04:30,048 --> 01:04:31,314 of the waterfront neighborhood. 1304 01:04:31,316 --> 01:04:32,749 (JOHN) Let me tell you something 1305 01:04:32,751 --> 01:04:35,484 that should put you instantly at ease 1306 01:04:35,486 --> 01:04:38,187 in an interview. 1307 01:04:38,189 --> 01:04:39,723 You're already the world's 1308 01:04:39,725 --> 01:04:43,392 greatest expert on your story. 1309 01:04:43,394 --> 01:04:44,259 You've lived it. 1310 01:04:44,261 --> 01:04:45,597 You know it. 1311 01:04:47,098 --> 01:04:48,430 All you have to do 1312 01:04:48,432 --> 01:04:49,566 is tell the truth 1313 01:04:49,568 --> 01:04:52,368 about what you've experienced here. 1314 01:04:52,370 --> 01:04:54,270 What you're doing is right. 1315 01:04:54,272 --> 01:04:57,374 What they're doing, it's wrong. 1316 01:04:57,376 --> 01:04:59,274 Oh, sure, sometimes reporters 1317 01:04:59,276 --> 01:05:00,542 they'll ask you questions 1318 01:05:00,544 --> 01:05:02,379 you might not know the answer to. 1319 01:05:02,381 --> 01:05:04,346 It might be a question about the law 1320 01:05:04,348 --> 01:05:06,383 or the Constitution. 1321 01:05:06,385 --> 01:05:08,350 Just be honest and say, "You know what? 1322 01:05:08,352 --> 01:05:11,421 I don't know the answer to that, but... 1323 01:05:11,423 --> 01:05:14,126 let me tell you about this home. 1324 01:05:15,394 --> 01:05:17,160 And what it means to me... 1325 01:05:17,162 --> 01:05:20,229 - (SUSETTE) Thank you. - (JOHN) ...and my family." 1326 01:05:20,231 --> 01:05:21,598 That's it. 1327 01:05:21,600 --> 01:05:24,466 It isn't any more complicated than that. 1328 01:05:24,468 --> 01:05:27,169 So... 1329 01:05:27,171 --> 01:05:30,709 are you the world's greatest expert on your story? 1330 01:05:35,479 --> 01:05:37,148 Then tell your story. 1331 01:05:38,482 --> 01:05:40,316 (CROWD) Hands off our homes! 1332 01:05:40,318 --> 01:05:42,317 Hands off our homes! 1333 01:05:42,319 --> 01:05:44,386 Hands off our homes! 1334 01:05:44,388 --> 01:05:46,256 Hands off our homes! 1335 01:05:46,258 --> 01:05:48,290 Hands off our homes! 1336 01:05:48,292 --> 01:05:51,196 (CHANTING CONTINUES) 1337 01:05:53,365 --> 01:05:55,497 I don't... 1338 01:05:55,499 --> 01:05:56,635 You can do this. 1339 01:05:58,569 --> 01:05:59,669 Let's just get this over with. 1340 01:05:59,671 --> 01:06:01,504 (CROWD) Hands off our homes! 1341 01:06:01,506 --> 01:06:03,540 - Hands off our homes! - All right? 1342 01:06:03,542 --> 01:06:05,475 (CROWD) Hands off our homes! 1343 01:06:05,477 --> 01:06:06,743 Hands off our homes! 1344 01:06:06,745 --> 01:06:08,211 Hands off our homes! 1345 01:06:08,213 --> 01:06:09,479 (REPORTER) Yes, go. 1346 01:06:09,481 --> 01:06:10,613 (CROWD) Hands off our homes! 1347 01:06:10,615 --> 01:06:13,718 (CHEERING) 1348 01:06:25,464 --> 01:06:27,400 Hello. Hi. Good morning. 1349 01:06:29,133 --> 01:06:32,201 - My name's Susette Kelo. - (MAN) Yeah, we know! 1350 01:06:32,203 --> 01:06:35,106 (CHEERING) 1351 01:06:36,675 --> 01:06:40,343 We look forward to presenting our case today. 1352 01:06:40,345 --> 01:06:43,812 We've waited a long time for this. 1353 01:06:43,814 --> 01:06:46,649 And we look forward to having our day in court. 1354 01:06:46,651 --> 01:06:48,383 - Thank you. - (CROWD CHEERING) 1355 01:06:48,385 --> 01:06:50,153 (REPORTER) Ms. Kelo, do you truly believe 1356 01:06:50,155 --> 01:06:52,557 that the city's in violation of the Constitution? 1357 01:06:57,495 --> 01:06:58,664 I... 1358 01:06:59,830 --> 01:07:01,430 I... 1359 01:07:01,432 --> 01:07:03,433 I just know... 1360 01:07:03,435 --> 01:07:05,535 that we should be able to keep our homes. 1361 01:07:05,537 --> 01:07:08,171 (CHEERING) 1362 01:07:08,173 --> 01:07:10,540 No, and then, one more thing, 1363 01:07:10,542 --> 01:07:12,441 and that... 1364 01:07:12,443 --> 01:07:14,611 what they're doing is wrong. 1365 01:07:14,613 --> 01:07:18,281 (CHEERING) 1366 01:07:18,283 --> 01:07:19,318 That's it. 1367 01:07:23,588 --> 01:07:25,587 (JIM) I guess some lawyers file their papers 1368 01:07:25,589 --> 01:07:27,390 with the media first, 1369 01:07:27,392 --> 01:07:28,924 then the court. 1370 01:07:28,926 --> 01:07:30,426 (JUDGE) Mr. Bullock. 1371 01:07:30,428 --> 01:07:32,462 You may proceed, sir. 1372 01:07:32,464 --> 01:07:35,397 (SCOTT) Your Honor. Government can, 1373 01:07:35,399 --> 01:07:37,533 through the power of eminent domain, 1374 01:07:37,535 --> 01:07:39,569 lawfully seize private property 1375 01:07:39,571 --> 01:07:41,571 for public use 1376 01:07:41,573 --> 01:07:43,238 to build hospitals, 1377 01:07:43,240 --> 01:07:44,607 highways, 1378 01:07:44,609 --> 01:07:45,774 dams. 1379 01:07:45,776 --> 01:07:47,544 But in this case, 1380 01:07:47,546 --> 01:07:49,546 the government has misused its power 1381 01:07:49,548 --> 01:07:52,448 to enrich private parties, 1382 01:07:52,450 --> 01:07:55,919 namely Pfizer Pharmaceutical. 1383 01:07:55,921 --> 01:07:57,921 (JIM) Your Honor, simply stated, 1384 01:07:57,923 --> 01:08:01,890 the City of New London followed state statutes. 1385 01:08:01,892 --> 01:08:04,660 I would also like to point out that the NLDC 1386 01:08:04,662 --> 01:08:07,629 has spent 73 million dollars 1387 01:08:07,631 --> 01:08:09,598 upgrading roads, 1388 01:08:09,600 --> 01:08:11,935 sewers, street lights, 1389 01:08:11,937 --> 01:08:13,569 all of which has resulted 1390 01:08:13,571 --> 01:08:15,571 in public benefit. 1391 01:08:15,573 --> 01:08:18,543 (SCOTT) How did you learn eminent domain was filed against you? 1392 01:08:23,315 --> 01:08:26,549 I came home from work one day 1393 01:08:26,551 --> 01:08:29,285 and a letter was taped 1394 01:08:29,287 --> 01:08:30,652 to my front door. 1395 01:08:30,654 --> 01:08:32,590 Was there anything about an occupancy fee? 1396 01:08:33,992 --> 01:08:36,526 You mean the eviction notice? 1397 01:08:36,528 --> 01:08:39,595 (SCOTT) So you also received an eviction notice? 1398 01:08:39,597 --> 01:08:41,230 (SUSETTE) Yes. 1399 01:08:41,232 --> 01:08:42,532 Prior to that, 1400 01:08:42,534 --> 01:08:43,836 was there anything about a rental fee? 1401 01:08:45,470 --> 01:08:46,437 Yes. 1402 01:08:47,638 --> 01:08:49,639 They wanted me to pay rent 1403 01:08:49,641 --> 01:08:51,744 on the house that I own. 1404 01:08:53,244 --> 01:08:56,312 (SCOTT) What, if anything, Mrs. Kelo, 1405 01:08:56,314 --> 01:08:57,917 do you wanna get out of this lawsuit? 1406 01:08:59,684 --> 01:09:00,817 I just want to be left in peace. 1407 01:09:00,819 --> 01:09:03,321 I don't... I wanna come home and... 1408 01:09:04,623 --> 01:09:06,355 relax, finally, 1409 01:09:06,357 --> 01:09:08,427 and be left alone. 1410 01:09:11,296 --> 01:09:13,595 (CHARLOTTE) Which is why 1411 01:09:13,597 --> 01:09:15,697 it is so important 1412 01:09:15,699 --> 01:09:17,966 for us to integrate 1413 01:09:17,968 --> 01:09:19,501 the infrastructure 1414 01:09:19,503 --> 01:09:20,902 of large corporations 1415 01:09:20,904 --> 01:09:23,605 to the brass tacks needs 1416 01:09:23,607 --> 01:09:27,710 - of our city's most needful... - (JUDGE) Okay, okay, okay. 1417 01:09:27,712 --> 01:09:29,679 Mrs. Wells, let's see something new. 1418 01:09:29,681 --> 01:09:33,349 - Oh. - (JUDGE) Realizing that life is short, 1419 01:09:33,351 --> 01:09:35,318 when someone asks you a "yes" 1420 01:09:35,320 --> 01:09:37,754 or "no" question, how about you answer 1421 01:09:37,756 --> 01:09:40,555 with a "yes" or "no"? 1422 01:09:40,557 --> 01:09:42,392 Counsel. 1423 01:09:42,394 --> 01:09:43,963 (SCOTT) So, was the answer to my question... 1424 01:09:45,930 --> 01:09:46,899 yes? 1425 01:09:49,967 --> 01:09:50,935 Yes. 1426 01:09:51,836 --> 01:09:53,769 I said yes. 1427 01:09:53,771 --> 01:09:56,738 I said it at the end instead of the beginning. 1428 01:09:56,740 --> 01:09:58,707 That's the way the French frame their answers, 1429 01:09:58,709 --> 01:10:00,076 so I'm sorry and I will try 1430 01:10:00,078 --> 01:10:01,981 to think more Anglo-American. 1431 01:10:09,753 --> 01:10:12,857 (MUSIC PLAYS) 1432 01:10:16,660 --> 01:10:17,926 (TIM) Billy, you're gonna wear a hole 1433 01:10:17,928 --> 01:10:19,394 - in the carpet. - I'm good. 1434 01:10:19,396 --> 01:10:21,363 (PHONE RINGS) 1435 01:10:21,365 --> 01:10:22,564 Bull? 1436 01:10:22,566 --> 01:10:23,666 Let me put you on speaker. 1437 01:10:23,668 --> 01:10:25,835 Okay. Are you there? 1438 01:10:25,837 --> 01:10:27,069 - (SCOTT) Mm-hm. - We're all here, buddy. 1439 01:10:27,071 --> 01:10:28,638 - Bull. Tim here. - Billy here. 1440 01:10:28,640 --> 01:10:30,907 (SCOTT) All right. 1441 01:10:30,909 --> 01:10:32,642 You, Billy, and the Vecchiarellis 1442 01:10:32,644 --> 01:10:33,776 get to keep your properties. 1443 01:10:33,778 --> 01:10:36,379 - Oh, my God. - (CLAPPING) 1444 01:10:36,381 --> 01:10:38,715 - Oh, my God. - Oh, yes. 1445 01:10:38,717 --> 01:10:42,050 What, what? What, what, what? 1446 01:10:42,052 --> 01:10:44,620 - What else, brother? - (SCOTT) The rest isn't good. 1447 01:10:44,622 --> 01:10:46,755 See, the judge split the baby. 1448 01:10:46,757 --> 01:10:49,492 - What does that mean? - (SCOTT) Developers won't build anything 1449 01:10:49,494 --> 01:10:51,993 on your land, but they might build something 1450 01:10:51,995 --> 01:10:53,729 - on theirs. - What? 1451 01:10:53,731 --> 01:10:55,630 How does that work? 1452 01:10:55,632 --> 01:10:57,066 How would that work? 1453 01:10:57,068 --> 01:10:59,768 (SCOTT) Listen, you guys. Go get a drink. 1454 01:10:59,770 --> 01:11:01,703 Celebrate a little. You deserve it. 1455 01:11:01,705 --> 01:11:03,706 - Okay? We'll talk tomorrow. - Okay. Thank you, brother. 1456 01:11:03,708 --> 01:11:05,041 Thank you very much. We're going for a drink. 1457 01:11:05,043 --> 01:11:06,408 Come on. Let's hit the bar. 1458 01:11:06,410 --> 01:11:07,676 Let's do that. Let's celebrate. 1459 01:11:07,678 --> 01:11:09,679 - Let's get out of here! - Let's go. 1460 01:11:09,681 --> 01:11:11,613 We're getting drunk. 1461 01:11:11,615 --> 01:11:12,717 Come on. 1462 01:11:13,752 --> 01:11:15,385 Okay, let me just get my... 1463 01:11:15,387 --> 01:11:16,919 let me get my wallet and stuff. 1464 01:11:16,921 --> 01:11:18,755 No, I got money. 1465 01:11:18,757 --> 01:11:19,758 I've got money. 1466 01:11:21,926 --> 01:11:25,030 (MUSIC PLAYS) 1467 01:11:27,798 --> 01:11:29,165 So what do we do now? 1468 01:11:29,167 --> 01:11:30,703 (SIGHS) 1469 01:11:31,836 --> 01:11:33,806 This one's above my pay grade. 1470 01:11:38,842 --> 01:11:41,077 Basically, they're saying that if nobody appeals the decision, 1471 01:11:41,079 --> 01:11:42,879 they won't appeal either. 1472 01:11:42,881 --> 01:11:45,415 (TIM) I don't trust a damn thing they say anyway. 1473 01:11:45,417 --> 01:11:46,782 They're trying to pit us against each other. 1474 01:11:46,784 --> 01:11:48,584 I can't even believe they can do this. 1475 01:11:48,586 --> 01:11:50,920 We get to keep our homes 1476 01:11:50,922 --> 01:11:52,091 and they gotta take it. 1477 01:11:55,827 --> 01:11:56,861 Fuck 'em. 1478 01:11:57,762 --> 01:11:59,961 Either all of us stay, 1479 01:11:59,963 --> 01:12:01,730 - or all of us go. - (PAULETTE) Yup. 1480 01:12:01,732 --> 01:12:03,499 (BILLY) I mean, what's the point, right? 1481 01:12:03,501 --> 01:12:04,834 I got a deli with nobody in it? 1482 01:12:04,836 --> 01:12:06,001 Hey, how's the new thing? 1483 01:12:06,003 --> 01:12:07,670 Oh, since Pfizer moved in, it's great. 1484 01:12:07,672 --> 01:12:09,138 I got no neighbors, but I got this raging boner 1485 01:12:09,140 --> 01:12:11,206 all the time. Who needs that? 1486 01:12:11,208 --> 01:12:12,810 Yeah. We fight 'em. 1487 01:12:17,047 --> 01:12:18,649 (SUSETTE) Here. 1488 01:12:19,751 --> 01:12:21,019 (TIM) Thanks, sweetie. 1489 01:12:37,802 --> 01:12:38,937 I'm scared. 1490 01:12:44,876 --> 01:12:46,412 I got your back. 1491 01:12:47,512 --> 01:12:48,614 I know. 1492 01:12:49,747 --> 01:12:50,982 Thank you. 1493 01:12:52,516 --> 01:12:53,651 Thank you. 1494 01:12:55,520 --> 01:12:56,821 No, I mean it. Thank you. 1495 01:12:58,722 --> 01:13:00,188 (JOSH) First thing tomorrow, we're gonna file an appeal 1496 01:13:00,190 --> 01:13:02,023 so the Kelo, Von Winkle, and Vecchiarelli properties 1497 01:13:02,025 --> 01:13:04,160 - go back to the NDLC. - This is ludicrous. 1498 01:13:04,162 --> 01:13:05,862 Everybody's talking about it. 1499 01:13:05,864 --> 01:13:08,029 Just yesterday, my 11-year-old granddaughter, 1500 01:13:08,031 --> 01:13:09,932 she asks me why it's okay for the city 1501 01:13:09,934 --> 01:13:11,867 to steal people's homes. 1502 01:13:11,869 --> 01:13:13,536 My own granddaughter. 1503 01:13:13,538 --> 01:13:16,171 (JOSH) They grow up fast nowadays. 1504 01:13:16,173 --> 01:13:17,840 Okay. 1505 01:13:17,842 --> 01:13:19,975 What's next? 1506 01:13:19,977 --> 01:13:21,943 (SIGHS) We need to block I.J.'s move 1507 01:13:21,945 --> 01:13:23,582 to overturn the ruling. 1508 01:13:25,883 --> 01:13:26,918 Got it. 1509 01:13:29,287 --> 01:13:32,191 (MUSIC PLAYS) 1510 01:13:33,290 --> 01:13:35,590 No, I don't care what he's doing. 1511 01:13:35,592 --> 01:13:37,760 I need to speak with him. Now. 1512 01:13:37,762 --> 01:13:40,897 (WOMAN) And will he know what it's regarding, Mrs. Wells? 1513 01:13:40,899 --> 01:13:42,732 Yes, he knows exactly 1514 01:13:42,734 --> 01:13:44,533 what this is regarding. 1515 01:13:44,535 --> 01:13:46,102 - (WOMAN) Charlotte Wells for you... - (SIGHS) 1516 01:13:46,104 --> 01:13:47,506 (WOMAN) ...again. 1517 01:13:52,709 --> 01:13:53,975 Hello, Charlotte. 1518 01:13:53,977 --> 01:13:56,978 I got a call from one of your lackies. 1519 01:13:56,980 --> 01:13:59,247 You didn't have the balls to fire me yourself. 1520 01:13:59,249 --> 01:14:01,250 - Now hold on. - No, you hold on. 1521 01:14:01,252 --> 01:14:03,118 You hired me to turn this city around 1522 01:14:03,120 --> 01:14:04,886 and I did exactly that. 1523 01:14:04,888 --> 01:14:06,755 And now you're throwing me out? 1524 01:14:06,757 --> 01:14:08,092 You've become a liability. 1525 01:14:17,001 --> 01:14:19,602 A fucking liability?! 1526 01:14:19,604 --> 01:14:21,269 Charlotte, the only thing that both sides can agree on 1527 01:14:21,271 --> 01:14:24,105 is how much they despise you. You're out of control. 1528 01:14:24,107 --> 01:14:25,707 You don't seem to care who you step on 1529 01:14:25,709 --> 01:14:26,908 or who sees you do it. 1530 01:14:26,910 --> 01:14:28,643 Yeah. I do what is necessary. 1531 01:14:28,645 --> 01:14:30,880 If I haven't left some blood on the battlefield, 1532 01:14:30,882 --> 01:14:32,648 I haven't done enough. 1533 01:14:32,650 --> 01:14:34,916 You clearly don't understand the power of perception. 1534 01:14:34,918 --> 01:14:37,687 Oh, I do. 1535 01:14:37,689 --> 01:14:39,822 What about the perception of the governor 1536 01:14:39,824 --> 01:14:42,825 who's trying to avoid more controversy 1537 01:14:42,827 --> 01:14:43,858 because he's now the target 1538 01:14:43,860 --> 01:14:45,961 of a corruption investigation? 1539 01:14:45,963 --> 01:14:47,729 My legal issues have nothing to do with this. 1540 01:14:47,731 --> 01:14:49,734 They have everything to do with this. 1541 01:14:58,876 --> 01:15:00,609 (CLEARS THROAT) 1542 01:15:00,611 --> 01:15:02,644 This is where we part ways, Charlotte. 1543 01:15:02,646 --> 01:15:04,149 Thank you for everything you've done. 1544 01:15:07,685 --> 01:15:08,720 No. 1545 01:15:10,387 --> 01:15:11,589 (SIGHS) 1546 01:15:25,869 --> 01:15:28,774 (AMBULANCE SIREN WAILING) 1547 01:15:30,341 --> 01:15:32,177 (WOMAN) Major head trauma coming in. 1548 01:15:35,980 --> 01:15:37,880 - It was a car accident. - (SUSETTE) Oh, my God. 1549 01:15:37,882 --> 01:15:39,881 - (WOMAN) What? You know him? - (SUSETTE) Yes. 1550 01:15:39,883 --> 01:15:41,884 - (WOMAN) Okay. Stay here, Susette. - (SUSETTE) No, no... 1551 01:15:41,886 --> 01:15:42,952 (WOMAN) You can't come in. You know you can't come in. 1552 01:15:42,954 --> 01:15:44,019 I know I can't come in! 1553 01:15:44,021 --> 01:15:45,356 Oh, my God! 1554 01:15:51,995 --> 01:15:54,900 (CRYING) 1555 01:16:00,971 --> 01:16:02,871 Please. Please. 1556 01:16:02,873 --> 01:16:04,909 Please don't do this. 1557 01:16:05,976 --> 01:16:07,410 (DOOR OPENS) 1558 01:16:07,412 --> 01:16:08,847 (DOCTOR) Susette. 1559 01:16:13,316 --> 01:16:16,018 So this is where we stand. 1560 01:16:16,020 --> 01:16:18,853 There was spinal fluid in his nose and ears. 1561 01:16:18,855 --> 01:16:20,423 There was free air in his brain 1562 01:16:20,425 --> 01:16:22,758 as a result of the skull fracture. 1563 01:16:22,760 --> 01:16:24,059 He will be permanently disabled 1564 01:16:24,061 --> 01:16:25,193 both mentally and physically 1565 01:16:25,195 --> 01:16:26,929 and he will need full-time care 1566 01:16:26,931 --> 01:16:29,331 through his recovery. 1567 01:16:29,333 --> 01:16:32,100 Do you and your husband have any support 1568 01:16:32,102 --> 01:16:33,305 through this process? 1569 01:16:35,138 --> 01:16:36,775 He's not my husband. 1570 01:16:37,874 --> 01:16:38,941 Oh. 1571 01:16:38,943 --> 01:16:40,745 I thought you were married. 1572 01:16:44,981 --> 01:16:48,086 (MUSIC PLAYS) 1573 01:17:21,052 --> 01:17:22,451 Are you asleep? 1574 01:17:22,453 --> 01:17:24,053 Okay, so here are the things 1575 01:17:24,055 --> 01:17:26,755 that I wanted to say to you that I couldn't. 1576 01:17:26,757 --> 01:17:29,157 I wrote them in a letter to you. 1577 01:17:29,159 --> 01:17:31,262 I wish I had mailed it. 1578 01:17:34,065 --> 01:17:36,831 On the arms right here. 1579 01:17:36,833 --> 01:17:38,968 I said, "Dear Tim, I wish I could tell you 1580 01:17:38,970 --> 01:17:40,035 how much I love you. 1581 01:17:40,037 --> 01:17:40,969 One... 1582 01:17:40,971 --> 01:17:42,938 "But I'm afraid I'll need you too much 1583 01:17:42,940 --> 01:17:45,073 and then one day 1584 01:17:45,075 --> 01:17:47,076 you'll stop loving me back. 1585 01:17:47,078 --> 01:17:49,778 The scariest part is that I finally found 1586 01:17:49,780 --> 01:17:51,980 the house of my dreams and it means nothing to me 1587 01:17:51,982 --> 01:17:52,916 without you in it." 1588 01:17:52,918 --> 01:17:54,282 (LAWYER) By the authority vested in me 1589 01:17:54,284 --> 01:17:57,018 by the laws of the state of Connecticut, 1590 01:17:57,020 --> 01:17:59,087 I now pronounce you husband and wife. 1591 01:17:59,089 --> 01:18:02,194 (MUSIC PLAYS) 1592 01:18:17,574 --> 01:18:18,776 Here we go. 1593 01:18:22,480 --> 01:18:24,116 This can't be possible. 1594 01:18:27,251 --> 01:18:29,385 (ANCHOR) Property owners in one New London neighborhood 1595 01:18:29,387 --> 01:18:32,188 may be losing a long battle to save their homes. 1596 01:18:32,190 --> 01:18:33,956 The State Supreme Court has ruled 1597 01:18:33,958 --> 01:18:36,224 that the New London Development Corporation 1598 01:18:36,226 --> 01:18:38,493 can take the remaining 15 homes 1599 01:18:38,495 --> 01:18:40,996 from near Fort Trumbull state park... 1600 01:18:40,998 --> 01:18:43,064 (REPORTER) Pack your bags and get out. 1601 01:18:43,066 --> 01:18:45,134 That's what New London is telling homeowners 1602 01:18:45,136 --> 01:18:47,135 in the city's Fort Trumbull neighborhood. 1603 01:18:47,137 --> 01:18:48,536 The city wants to clear the way 1604 01:18:48,538 --> 01:18:50,939 for a new Pfizer corporate facility 1605 01:18:50,941 --> 01:18:54,309 that would include luxury condos and a hotel. 1606 01:18:54,311 --> 01:18:56,344 And officials are using eminent domain 1607 01:18:56,346 --> 01:18:58,447 to take the Fort Trumbull homes. 1608 01:18:58,449 --> 01:19:01,183 The problem is the people don't want to move. 1609 01:19:01,185 --> 01:19:04,089 (MUSIC PLAYS) 1610 01:19:13,364 --> 01:19:14,566 (SCOTT) It was too close. 1611 01:19:17,133 --> 01:19:18,970 A four-three margin? 1612 01:19:20,238 --> 01:19:22,270 There was clear dissent, okay? 1613 01:19:22,272 --> 01:19:24,240 Look, it says it right here. 1614 01:19:24,242 --> 01:19:25,108 "The court is going further 1615 01:19:25,110 --> 01:19:27,910 than it has ever gone in the past." 1616 01:19:27,912 --> 01:19:31,313 It says this right in the very first paragraph. 1617 01:19:31,315 --> 01:19:33,115 - Oh, my God. - What? What? 1618 01:19:33,117 --> 01:19:35,251 You're actually considering it, aren't you? 1619 01:19:35,253 --> 01:19:37,652 The dissenting opinion makes the exact points we need. 1620 01:19:37,654 --> 01:19:39,487 (SCOTT) It's right there in the opinion, Dana. 1621 01:19:39,489 --> 01:19:42,157 We're taking this appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court. 1622 01:19:42,159 --> 01:19:45,493 - We have to. - (DANA) They'll never take it. 1623 01:19:45,495 --> 01:19:47,228 Chip, you're the boss. It's your call. 1624 01:19:47,230 --> 01:19:49,665 (CHIP) The Connecticut Supreme Court reversed the good parts 1625 01:19:49,667 --> 01:19:51,066 and affirmed the bad ones. 1626 01:19:51,068 --> 01:19:53,137 We need to at least take a shot. 1627 01:19:57,607 --> 01:19:58,907 I guess I'd better clear my schedule off 1628 01:19:58,909 --> 01:20:01,143 - for the next year. - Yes! 1629 01:20:01,145 --> 01:20:02,310 - I'll bang out a press release. - (SCOTT) Okay. 1630 01:20:02,312 --> 01:20:03,381 Let's get to work. 1631 01:20:06,316 --> 01:20:08,216 But this is something we should be concerned about. 1632 01:20:08,218 --> 01:20:10,118 (JOSH) Jim, they have about a one in a hundred chance 1633 01:20:10,120 --> 01:20:12,254 of having this petition granted by the U.S. Supreme Court. 1634 01:20:12,256 --> 01:20:14,223 Look, Kelo's case simply doesn't conflict 1635 01:20:14,225 --> 01:20:16,558 with any existing decisions from any other State Trial Court. 1636 01:20:16,560 --> 01:20:18,359 So you're telling me I can sleep at night. 1637 01:20:18,361 --> 01:20:19,694 It's a pretty safe bet. 1638 01:20:19,696 --> 01:20:21,663 Good. This city needs to move on. 1639 01:20:21,665 --> 01:20:23,232 (JOSH) I'll be in touch. 1640 01:20:23,234 --> 01:20:24,366 Sounds good. 1641 01:20:24,368 --> 01:20:27,272 (MUSIC PLAYS) 1642 01:20:35,245 --> 01:20:37,015 You've gotta be kidding me. 1643 01:20:39,115 --> 01:20:40,316 Bring Harrigan back. 1644 01:20:40,318 --> 01:20:41,519 Quick! 1645 01:20:46,056 --> 01:20:49,157 - (JOSH) Son of a bitch. - Oh, and it gets worse. 1646 01:20:49,159 --> 01:20:51,660 Michigan Supreme Court just prevented the City of Detroit 1647 01:20:51,662 --> 01:20:53,295 from bulldozing a neighborhood in order 1648 01:20:53,297 --> 01:20:54,395 to make room for guess who? 1649 01:20:54,397 --> 01:20:56,598 - A private corporation. - Kelo and company's chances 1650 01:20:56,600 --> 01:20:57,666 of getting in front of the Supremes 1651 01:20:57,668 --> 01:20:59,335 just went up to 50-50. 1652 01:20:59,337 --> 01:21:00,605 I guess so. 1653 01:21:03,406 --> 01:21:04,609 (SIGHS) 1654 01:21:12,984 --> 01:21:14,419 (PHONE RINGS) 1655 01:21:19,289 --> 01:21:21,290 - Hey, Bull. - (SCOTT) You got a second? 1656 01:21:21,292 --> 01:21:24,225 - Yeah. Just. - Susette, 1657 01:21:24,227 --> 01:21:27,362 the U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear your case. 1658 01:21:27,364 --> 01:21:30,034 - (SUSETTE) Are you shitting me? - No, I shit you not. 1659 01:21:34,372 --> 01:21:37,272 Oh, my God. (LAUGHS) 1660 01:21:37,274 --> 01:21:39,308 Oh, my God. 1661 01:21:39,310 --> 01:21:41,443 I don't know what to say. 1662 01:21:41,445 --> 01:21:43,277 You think we might... 1663 01:21:43,279 --> 01:21:46,247 - We might win this thing? - That's the plan. 1664 01:21:46,249 --> 01:21:49,785 (LAUGHING) 1665 01:21:49,787 --> 01:21:52,453 - Oh, Bull. - (SCOTT) Don't worry. Don't worry. 1666 01:21:52,455 --> 01:21:54,689 We're gonna... we're gonna do the best that we can, okay? 1667 01:21:54,691 --> 01:21:56,325 Okay? We'll talk soon, okay? 1668 01:21:56,327 --> 01:21:57,494 Thank you. 1669 01:21:59,396 --> 01:22:00,562 (LAUGHS) 1670 01:22:00,564 --> 01:22:03,668 (MUSIC PLAYS) 1671 01:22:06,169 --> 01:22:08,504 - (APRIL) Hey, Susette. Hi. - Hi, April. 1672 01:22:08,506 --> 01:22:10,671 - How's it going? - (APRIL) Crazy. 1673 01:22:10,673 --> 01:22:13,408 Some guy got wheeled into the ER by his buddy... 1674 01:22:13,410 --> 01:22:14,475 Uh-huh. 1675 01:22:14,477 --> 01:22:16,077 ...in a wheelbarrow. 1676 01:22:16,079 --> 01:22:17,446 - Really? - (APRIL) Really. 1677 01:22:17,448 --> 01:22:20,448 - Amazing. - (APRIL) Drunk, in his underwear, 1678 01:22:20,450 --> 01:22:23,051 covered in blood in a wheelbarrow. 1679 01:22:23,053 --> 01:22:26,487 - Yeah, so, what else is new? - (APRIL) Yeah, right? 1680 01:22:26,489 --> 01:22:28,189 - Yeah. - (BOTH LAUGHING) 1681 01:22:28,191 --> 01:22:30,158 The Supreme Court has agreed to decide if governments 1682 01:22:30,160 --> 01:22:32,126 can seize people's homes and businesses 1683 01:22:32,128 --> 01:22:34,328 for economic development projects. 1684 01:22:34,330 --> 01:22:35,496 Eminent domain is now the focus 1685 01:22:35,498 --> 01:22:37,265 of a Supreme Court showdown. 1686 01:22:37,267 --> 01:22:39,535 It's become a contentious issue across the country. 1687 01:22:39,537 --> 01:22:41,603 (REPORTER) So this means if the Supreme Court 1688 01:22:41,605 --> 01:22:43,371 does not side with Susette Kelo, 1689 01:22:43,373 --> 01:22:46,442 then no homeowner of limited means is safe. 1690 01:22:46,444 --> 01:22:47,843 (RECEPTIONIST) Mr. Bratten, I have another reporter 1691 01:22:47,845 --> 01:22:49,577 on the line. Dallas Morning News. 1692 01:22:49,579 --> 01:22:52,346 - Take a message. - (RECEPTIONIST) It's the seventh time 1693 01:22:52,348 --> 01:22:54,084 he's called, sir. 1694 01:22:55,285 --> 01:22:56,350 (SIGHS) 1695 01:22:56,352 --> 01:22:57,585 Fine. 1696 01:22:57,587 --> 01:23:00,089 - (BEEPS) - This is Bratten. 1697 01:23:00,091 --> 01:23:01,622 (TONY) Mr. Bratten, Tony Keller 1698 01:23:01,624 --> 01:23:04,193 - with the Dallas Morning News. - Yes. 1699 01:23:04,195 --> 01:23:06,694 I hear you're throwing an 87-year-old woman 1700 01:23:06,696 --> 01:23:09,264 out of her home. Am I hearing that right? 1701 01:23:09,266 --> 01:23:10,335 You really think that... 1702 01:23:26,249 --> 01:23:27,515 (SIGHS) 1703 01:23:27,517 --> 01:23:28,416 Now, we're obviously gonna need 1704 01:23:28,418 --> 01:23:29,818 to address the majority... 1705 01:23:29,820 --> 01:23:31,519 - (WOMAN) Scott? - Yeah. 1706 01:23:31,521 --> 01:23:33,287 Sorry to disturb you, but Jim Bratten is here 1707 01:23:33,289 --> 01:23:35,456 to see you. 1708 01:23:35,458 --> 01:23:38,527 He's here? Physically here? 1709 01:23:38,529 --> 01:23:39,631 (WOMAN) Yes. 1710 01:23:41,899 --> 01:23:44,198 We'll pick this up later. Is that okay? 1711 01:23:44,200 --> 01:23:45,302 Thank you. 1712 01:23:47,471 --> 01:23:49,371 Okay. Send him in, I guess. 1713 01:23:49,373 --> 01:23:50,906 (WOMAN) He's actually on his way right now. 1714 01:23:50,908 --> 01:23:53,575 I've been practicing law for over 20 years, Mr. Bullock. 1715 01:23:53,577 --> 01:23:55,577 I've met a lot of scum on this planet, 1716 01:23:55,579 --> 01:23:56,478 but none as dishonest 1717 01:23:56,480 --> 01:23:59,180 - and manipulative as you. - Excuse me? 1718 01:23:59,182 --> 01:24:00,715 (JIM) This is the most insulting trash 1719 01:24:00,717 --> 01:24:03,318 anyone's ever said about me in my entire career. 1720 01:24:03,320 --> 01:24:04,920 You're joking. 1721 01:24:04,922 --> 01:24:07,523 "The city's lawyers should hang their heads in shame 1722 01:24:07,525 --> 01:24:09,758 at what they're doing to their citizens 1723 01:24:09,760 --> 01:24:12,527 and to the Constitution of the United States." 1724 01:24:12,529 --> 01:24:14,162 Come on, Scott! 1725 01:24:14,164 --> 01:24:15,531 You can continue this shit show 1726 01:24:15,533 --> 01:24:16,865 for the entire world to see. 1727 01:24:16,867 --> 01:24:18,567 I can't do anything about that. 1728 01:24:18,569 --> 01:24:20,835 But what you're doing is wrong, plain and simple. 1729 01:24:20,837 --> 01:24:22,437 You're handing people's homes over 1730 01:24:22,439 --> 01:24:25,340 to a private corporation and I'm the villain? 1731 01:24:25,342 --> 01:24:26,875 (JIM) The city is taking the property. 1732 01:24:26,877 --> 01:24:28,477 For Pfizer's benefit. 1733 01:24:28,479 --> 01:24:30,245 Okay. Let's just say you're right, 1734 01:24:30,247 --> 01:24:31,612 which you're not. 1735 01:24:31,614 --> 01:24:34,183 How is any city supposed to grow 1736 01:24:34,185 --> 01:24:36,617 if you're handcuffing leaders with vision? 1737 01:24:36,619 --> 01:24:38,554 This whole plan is for the greater good. 1738 01:24:38,556 --> 01:24:40,621 - Why can't you see that? - Some of the worst acts 1739 01:24:40,623 --> 01:24:42,291 in history were justified 1740 01:24:42,293 --> 01:24:44,725 because they were in pursuit of a "greater good". 1741 01:24:44,727 --> 01:24:47,429 Some of the worst acts in history? 1742 01:24:47,431 --> 01:24:48,596 Wow. 1743 01:24:48,598 --> 01:24:51,567 Why don't you try that line before the Supreme Court? 1744 01:24:51,569 --> 01:24:52,570 You flew here for that? 1745 01:24:54,704 --> 01:24:55,906 Have a nice flight. 1746 01:25:00,311 --> 01:25:02,413 (MUSIC PLAYS) 1747 01:25:11,622 --> 01:25:13,522 (GAVEL BANGS) 1748 01:25:13,524 --> 01:25:16,528 (MAN) The Honorable Justice O'Connor presiding. 1749 01:25:18,462 --> 01:25:19,694 (O'CONNOR) We will now hear argument 1750 01:25:19,696 --> 01:25:22,333 in the case of Kelo v. New London. 1751 01:25:26,604 --> 01:25:29,403 (SCOTT) Justice O'Connor, and may it please the Court. 1752 01:25:29,405 --> 01:25:30,973 This case is about whether there are any limits 1753 01:25:30,975 --> 01:25:33,575 on eminent domain under the public-use requirement 1754 01:25:33,577 --> 01:25:35,676 of the Fifth Amendment. 1755 01:25:35,678 --> 01:25:37,778 Every home, church, or corner store 1756 01:25:37,780 --> 01:25:39,915 would produce more tax revenue and jobs 1757 01:25:39,917 --> 01:25:41,716 if it were a Costco, a shopping mall, 1758 01:25:41,718 --> 01:25:43,387 or a private office building. 1759 01:25:44,687 --> 01:25:46,587 If that's the justification for the use, 1760 01:25:46,589 --> 01:25:48,857 then any city can take property anywhere 1761 01:25:48,859 --> 01:25:50,992 within its borders for any use 1762 01:25:50,994 --> 01:25:52,794 that might make more money than what is there now. 1763 01:25:52,796 --> 01:25:54,496 (GINSBURG) Mr. Bullock, you are leaving out 1764 01:25:54,498 --> 01:25:57,698 that New London was in a depressed economic condition. 1765 01:25:57,700 --> 01:25:58,934 The critical fact on the city side 1766 01:25:58,936 --> 01:26:00,768 is that they wanted to build it up, 1767 01:26:00,770 --> 01:26:03,404 - get more jobs. - Every city would like more tax revenue. 1768 01:26:03,406 --> 01:26:05,374 GINSBURG But you concede that on the fact, 1769 01:26:05,376 --> 01:26:07,776 more than tax revenue was at stake. 1770 01:26:07,778 --> 01:26:09,611 The city wants to improve the economy 1771 01:26:09,613 --> 01:26:11,846 through tax revenue and jobs. 1772 01:26:11,848 --> 01:26:13,849 But that cannot be a justification 1773 01:26:13,851 --> 01:26:15,617 for the use of eminent domain. 1774 01:26:15,619 --> 01:26:17,885 (GINSBURG) Then what standard do you propose 1775 01:26:17,887 --> 01:26:20,354 should draw a line between when a city 1776 01:26:20,356 --> 01:26:22,291 can take private land and when they cannot? 1777 01:26:22,293 --> 01:26:24,492 Municipalities should never be able to take land 1778 01:26:24,494 --> 01:26:26,627 - for private uses. - (BREYER) But every taking 1779 01:26:26,629 --> 01:26:27,996 has some public benefit, 1780 01:26:27,998 --> 01:26:30,064 even if it's for private use. 1781 01:26:30,066 --> 01:26:32,434 So, given the fact of the world, 1782 01:26:32,436 --> 01:26:34,670 why shouldn't the law say virtually 1783 01:26:34,672 --> 01:26:36,505 every taking is all right, 1784 01:26:36,507 --> 01:26:38,840 as long as there is some public benefit? 1785 01:26:38,842 --> 01:26:40,408 Because, Your Honor, then every property, 1786 01:26:40,410 --> 01:26:42,743 every business, every home can be taken 1787 01:26:42,745 --> 01:26:43,879 for any private use. 1788 01:26:43,881 --> 01:26:46,014 Only if there is a public use. 1789 01:26:46,016 --> 01:26:47,983 And there almost always is. 1790 01:26:47,985 --> 01:26:50,518 - Do you agree with that? - (SCALIA) Do you want us to sit here 1791 01:26:50,520 --> 01:26:51,620 and evaluate the prospects 1792 01:26:51,622 --> 01:26:54,055 of each condemnation, one by one? 1793 01:26:54,057 --> 01:26:55,191 (SCOTT) No, Your Honor. 1794 01:26:55,193 --> 01:26:57,591 Your Honors, I would like to save my remaining time 1795 01:26:57,593 --> 01:26:59,094 for after Mr. Harrigan's arguments. 1796 01:26:59,096 --> 01:27:01,499 Very well. Mr. Harrigan. 1797 01:27:04,967 --> 01:27:06,734 (JOSH) Your Honors. 1798 01:27:06,736 --> 01:27:08,703 There is no principled basis for a Court 1799 01:27:08,705 --> 01:27:10,371 to make a value judgment about a plan 1800 01:27:10,373 --> 01:27:12,073 to revive an economically depressed city. 1801 01:27:12,075 --> 01:27:15,977 And where do you draw the line, Mr. Harrigan? 1802 01:27:15,979 --> 01:27:17,347 I wouldn't draw one. 1803 01:27:18,781 --> 01:27:21,582 (O'CONNOR) Say you had a Motel 6 and the city says, 1804 01:27:21,584 --> 01:27:22,783 "Well, if we had a Ritz-Carlton, 1805 01:27:22,785 --> 01:27:24,486 we would have higher taxes." 1806 01:27:24,488 --> 01:27:25,786 - Now, is that okay? - Yes, Your Honor. 1807 01:27:25,788 --> 01:27:27,589 That would be okay. 1808 01:27:27,591 --> 01:27:29,691 (SCALIA) So, you can take from A to give to B 1809 01:27:29,693 --> 01:27:31,026 if B pays more taxes? 1810 01:27:31,028 --> 01:27:34,399 If it is a significant amount, yes. 1811 01:27:38,502 --> 01:27:40,969 (JUDGE) Mr. Bullock, you have time remaining. 1812 01:27:40,971 --> 01:27:43,904 Would you like to use it for a rebuttal? 1813 01:27:43,906 --> 01:27:45,674 (SCOTT) Thank you, your Honor. 1814 01:27:45,676 --> 01:27:48,613 Can you take a Motel 6 and give it to a fancier hotel? 1815 01:27:49,879 --> 01:27:51,481 Their answer is yes. 1816 01:27:53,083 --> 01:27:55,015 The one thing that all poor neighborhoods share 1817 01:27:55,017 --> 01:27:57,786 is that they don't produce much tax revenue. 1818 01:27:57,788 --> 01:28:00,792 If the Court affirms the lower court's decision, 1819 01:28:01,958 --> 01:28:05,093 then you would put poor neighborhoods 1820 01:28:05,095 --> 01:28:06,728 and working-class neighborhoods 1821 01:28:06,730 --> 01:28:09,464 like Fort Trumbull in jeopardy. 1822 01:28:09,466 --> 01:28:12,370 (MUSIC PLAYS) 1823 01:28:18,742 --> 01:28:21,646 (BALLOON INFLATING) 1824 01:28:54,544 --> 01:28:56,877 (CHEERING) 1825 01:28:56,879 --> 01:28:58,813 Congratulations, Jim. 1826 01:28:58,815 --> 01:29:00,581 We won. Five to four. 1827 01:29:00,583 --> 01:29:02,184 (BOTH LAUGHING) 1828 01:29:02,186 --> 01:29:03,852 The U.S. Supreme Court today 1829 01:29:03,854 --> 01:29:05,620 made it a whole lot easier 1830 01:29:05,622 --> 01:29:08,089 for someone to come in and take your house, 1831 01:29:08,091 --> 01:29:10,892 take your private property against your will. 1832 01:29:10,894 --> 01:29:12,594 (ANCHOR) The U.S. Supreme Court today 1833 01:29:12,596 --> 01:29:14,696 affirmed the power of local governments 1834 01:29:14,698 --> 01:29:16,230 to seize private property. 1835 01:29:16,232 --> 01:29:18,200 The government's right to seize your home 1836 01:29:18,202 --> 01:29:20,835 just received a broad stamp of approval 1837 01:29:20,837 --> 01:29:23,170 from the Supreme Court of the United States. 1838 01:29:23,172 --> 01:29:25,974 Man, it just seems outrageous to me 1839 01:29:25,976 --> 01:29:27,809 that you can take private property 1840 01:29:27,811 --> 01:29:30,178 from someone and not build a highway 1841 01:29:30,180 --> 01:29:32,112 or something that's really just for the public 1842 01:29:32,114 --> 01:29:34,816 but actually transfer that property 1843 01:29:34,818 --> 01:29:36,218 to another private owner. 1844 01:29:36,220 --> 01:29:38,886 This decision could be felt and soon 1845 01:29:38,888 --> 01:29:41,055 in every city and town in this country. 1846 01:29:41,057 --> 01:29:43,625 And it seems to me sort of a reverse Robin Hood 1847 01:29:43,627 --> 01:29:45,093 where they're taking from the poor, essentially, 1848 01:29:45,095 --> 01:29:46,894 and giving to the rich. 1849 01:29:46,896 --> 01:29:48,796 They can say, "You know what? We see a better public use 1850 01:29:48,798 --> 01:29:50,031 in your land for a Walmart. 1851 01:29:50,033 --> 01:29:52,000 In fact, maybe a parking lot is best." 1852 01:29:52,002 --> 01:29:54,768 (REPORTER) New London homeowners who spent five years fighting 1853 01:29:54,770 --> 01:29:55,871 to keep their own houses 1854 01:29:55,873 --> 01:29:58,038 now have 90 days to move out. 1855 01:29:58,040 --> 01:30:01,145 (MUSIC PLAYS) 1856 01:30:09,653 --> 01:30:11,952 - (JOHN) Susette? - (CROWD) Save our homes! 1857 01:30:11,954 --> 01:30:15,225 - (JOHN) They're ready for you. - (CROWD) Hands off our homes! 1858 01:30:28,838 --> 01:30:31,943 (CHANTING CONTINUES) 1859 01:30:34,645 --> 01:30:37,748 Hands off our homes! Hands off our homes! 1860 01:30:48,891 --> 01:30:51,796 (CHEERING) 1861 01:30:55,132 --> 01:30:57,965 Thank you. I'm... 1862 01:30:57,967 --> 01:31:00,734 I see so many faces I know. 1863 01:31:00,736 --> 01:31:03,837 (CHEERING) 1864 01:31:03,839 --> 01:31:06,875 Thank you all for fighting so hard. 1865 01:31:06,877 --> 01:31:09,780 (CHEERING) 1866 01:31:22,758 --> 01:31:26,163 This isn't about us keeping our homes anymore. 1867 01:31:27,964 --> 01:31:30,865 It's about people's property rights 1868 01:31:30,867 --> 01:31:33,033 all over the United States. 1869 01:31:33,035 --> 01:31:37,005 (CHEERING) 1870 01:31:37,007 --> 01:31:39,974 There is no amount of money 1871 01:31:39,976 --> 01:31:42,810 that could replace our homes. 1872 01:31:42,812 --> 01:31:45,515 (CHEERING) 1873 01:31:49,386 --> 01:31:50,855 Or our memories. 1874 01:31:54,925 --> 01:31:56,691 - And we will fight. - (MAN) Right! 1875 01:31:56,693 --> 01:31:59,059 (CHEERING) 1876 01:31:59,061 --> 01:32:00,096 (SUSETTE) I know that. 1877 01:32:01,198 --> 01:32:05,000 Because we won't quit now. 1878 01:32:05,002 --> 01:32:07,068 (CHEERING) 1879 01:32:07,070 --> 01:32:11,072 This decision was so close. 1880 01:32:11,074 --> 01:32:12,974 We finally shed some light 1881 01:32:12,976 --> 01:32:15,410 on what happened here. 1882 01:32:15,412 --> 01:32:18,112 This is where we chose to settle 1883 01:32:18,114 --> 01:32:20,115 and this is where we want to stay. 1884 01:32:20,117 --> 01:32:23,220 (CHEERING) 1885 01:32:24,754 --> 01:32:25,987 This is America, 1886 01:32:25,989 --> 01:32:28,255 the home of the free, isn't it? 1887 01:32:28,257 --> 01:32:30,791 (CROWD CHEERING) 1888 01:32:30,793 --> 01:32:33,698 (MUSIC PLAYS) 1889 01:32:52,449 --> 01:32:55,753 Hands off our homes! Hands off our homes! 1890 01:33:12,002 --> 01:33:14,068 (CHARLOTTE) The two most important things, 1891 01:33:14,070 --> 01:33:15,469 social justice 1892 01:33:15,471 --> 01:33:18,206 and economic development, 1893 01:33:18,208 --> 01:33:21,108 they go hand in hand. 1894 01:33:21,110 --> 01:33:23,944 Now, what kind of world 1895 01:33:23,946 --> 01:33:25,982 do we want to live in? 1896 01:33:27,918 --> 01:33:29,820 (DOOR BUZZES) 1897 01:33:38,829 --> 01:33:40,495 But that cannot be a justification 1898 01:33:40,497 --> 01:33:42,996 for the use of eminent domain. 1899 01:33:42,998 --> 01:33:46,102 (MUSIC PLAYS) 1900 01:34:11,328 --> 01:34:13,193 (ANCHOR) Ms. Kelo came to Washington, 1901 01:34:13,195 --> 01:34:15,130 and was in no mood to compromise. 1902 01:34:15,132 --> 01:34:17,165 This battle against eminent domain abuse 1903 01:34:17,167 --> 01:34:18,265 may have started as a way for me 1904 01:34:18,267 --> 01:34:20,068 to save my little pink cottage, 1905 01:34:20,070 --> 01:34:23,203 but has rightfully grown into something much larger. 1906 01:34:23,205 --> 01:34:26,110 (MUSIC PLAYS) 1907 01:34:38,221 --> 01:34:41,325 (MUSIC PLAYS) 1908 01:35:14,356 --> 01:35:17,461 (MUSIC PLAYS)