tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-85834852812167089312024-03-13T00:57:40.117-07:00Introduction to Los AngelesIntroduction to Los Angeleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17666793791974856444noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8583485281216708931.post-77666989678757631232013-12-15T16:41:00.001-08:002013-12-15T16:41:40.672-08:00Koreatown Pavilion Celebration Pres Release<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
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UNVEILS ITS FIRST CULTURAL LANDMARK<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">The community celebrates the opening of the Koreatown
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">By Ariel Blaustein<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">January 14, 2006<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Los
Angeles, CA – </span></b><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Korean Americans
gathered on Friday to celebrate the opening of the Koreatown Pavilion Garden,
the community’s first cultural landmark.
Located at Olympic Boulevard and Normandie Avenue, the 5,000-square-foot
traditional pavilion and garden was unveiled during a celebration attended by
city officials, diplomats, community leaders and Koreatown residents. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">The ceremony was held Friday because
Congress declared it Korean American Day, just last month. Participants of the
celebration listened to Korean folk music played by a band louder than traffic.
Attendees also enjoyed Korean rice cakes
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">In attendance was Stephan Haah, chairman
of the Korean American Political Empowerment Committee of the Korean American
Federation of Los Angeles. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">He said, “This monument is a symbol of
the cultural, economic and political growth of the Korean American Community.
Koreatown Pavilion Garden not only enriches the Korean American Community but
other communities in Los Angeles.” <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13px;">Known as Da Wool Jung, meaning harmonious gathering place, was built by South Korean craftsmen. It took five years of crafting, fundraising and work. Made of pine and dyed in traditional shades of green, rust and red, the open-air pavilion is topped by an unswept tied roof and contains a seating area open to the public. The overall project cost $695,000. Organizers raised the money in private and public funds, and the city provided the site.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Koreatown is
a vibrant, densely populated community located in the mid-Wilshire district of
Los Angeles. The Koreatown Pavilion is located on West Olympic Boulevard and
Irolo Street. Hours of operation are Monday – Friday 11am-5pm and
Saturday-Sunday 8am-8pm. Admission is free. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Introduction to Los Angeleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17666793791974856444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8583485281216708931.post-34312088602610232162013-12-15T15:52:00.003-08:002013-12-16T13:43:34.341-08:00Fast and Furious in LA<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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script, and thought it would be cool to write about it since it was mostly shot
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Sebastian AdolfIntroduction to Los Angeleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17666793791974856444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8583485281216708931.post-18932453458321861672013-12-14T23:06:00.000-08:002013-12-14T23:06:03.936-08:00What is Organic to Los Angeles? <div>
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<br />Introduction to Los Angeleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17666793791974856444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8583485281216708931.post-74662762433450326142013-12-14T17:46:00.002-08:002013-12-16T13:04:02.907-08:00A Downtown Landmark - By Amanda Hamaday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"> When communities take the initiative to map out the commercial, industrial, service and arts amenities they want to hold onto and negotiate with public and private actors, they find creative ways to do this. Staples Center developers and city officials were approached during development with neighborhood residents and a large coalition of community organizations, churches, and unions. Jafari Eayne, organizer for the Figueroa Corridor Coalition spoke of the negotiation saying "It took a two- to three-year campaign, but after a lot of media pressure, a lot of organizing, and a lot of good coalition work, we managed to get a community benefits package that includes things like local hiring, affordable housing, money for parks, and the first ever low-income parking district."<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Introduction to Los Angeleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17666793791974856444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8583485281216708931.post-77569712839106166502013-12-14T12:44:00.000-08:002013-12-14T12:44:38.241-08:00The Conductor - A Portion of a Screenplay Written by Julianna Cossman
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<span style="font-family: 'Cambria'; font-size: 12.000000pt;">The main character in this script is based off of the current Music Director
and Composer for the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Gustavo Dudamel, deemed as one
of the most decorated conductors of our generation. In this story, Venezuelan
</span><span style="font-family: 'Cambria'; font-size: 12.000000pt; font-weight: 700;">REINALDO (23) </span><span style="font-family: 'Cambria'; font-size: 12.000000pt;">is a young and fiercely talented orchestral conductor that just
graduated from the most prestigious music school in Germany. After demonstrating
his talents in competitions, Reinaldo is noticed by prominent composers from
around the world and is offered the chance to debut his conducting career with the
Los Angeles Philharmonic at the Walt Disney Music Hall in downtown LA. Torn
between leaving his family and chasing his dream, Reinaldo ultimately decides to
take the honorable conducting position at the recently opening music hall. Arriving
in Los Angeles in the summer of 2003, Reinaldo begins training with the orchestra
while living in a condominium in the city, adjacent and in complete view of the
music hall. As the days become numbered to the grand opening of the music hall,
Reinaldo finds himself struggling with the pressures from his career, and with the
unfamiliar yet taunting nature of Los Angeles culture. He becomes possessed by his
music, and consumed with his guilt of following his dream and not his father’s. </span><br />
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<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;">A mid-summer morning in downtown LA, the sun, the heat, and
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<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;">The pearly white Promenade Condominiums stand adjacent of
the WALT DISNEY CONCERT HALL, the American, stainless steel
equivalent of the Sydney Opera House.
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<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;">The glare off it’s surface grows stronger as the sun rises
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<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;">The thermostat reads 83 degrees, now 84. Light slowly begins
to fill the condo, revealing its tidiness and spaciousness.
A elegant looking violin is propped in the corner of the
living room. Abstract art decorates the walls and tabletops.</span><span style="font-family: Courier; font-size: 12pt;">The light escalates quickly, beaming unnaturally bright into</span><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;">
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<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;">Reinaldo is soaked in sweat as he tosses and turns in bed.
The impressive amount of plaques decorating the walls begin
to glisten as the light creeps its way into his room. Some
represent Reinaldo’s achievements with the violin, others
for conducting. Reinaldo stirs and slips into a dream.
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<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;">Inside his parents’ home in Barquisimeto, Venezuela,
Reinaldo sits across a candlelit table from his father,
GUSTAVO (65). He glares at Reinaldo distastefully.
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<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;"> You could lead at the The Palais
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<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;"> Garnier, and you choose this
American discotech-
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Father, it is an honor to conduct </span><span style="font-family: Courier; font-size: 12pt;">at-</span></pre>
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Honor? You’re telling me that
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history and no substance is
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I will begin its history. I’d say
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All the school, all the money
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<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;"> Reinaldo. Your mother and I, we
worked hard for your gift. How
disappointed she would be to see
you now.
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<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;">Gustavo stands up suddenly and rushes towards Reinaldo’s
violin perched nearby. Reinaldo tries to get up after him,
but he is stuck to his chair turning his dream into a
nightmare.
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Father? What are you doing?! </span><span style="font-family: Courier; font-size: 12pt;">Please!</span></pre>
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<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;">Gustavo grips the violin violently and returns to sit at the
table. He lays it on the table and slowly begins to pluck
its strings out of the frame. One by one they snap and coil.
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I forbid it to serinade such an </span><span style="font-family: Courier; font-size: 12pt;">ugly place.</span></pre>
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<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;">Reinaldo snaps awake. Drenched in sweat, he stumbles into
the hallway, squinting as he moves towards the light that is
his living room. Honing in on the thermostat that now reads
93, Reinaldo fumbles to crank the AC with no luck.
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Unbelievable.
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<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;">He turns to enter the kitchen and is blinded by an ungodly
glare. The silhouette of the contorted building flashes only
for a second before Reinaldo stumbles to sheild his eyes.
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<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;">He begins to fall but catches himself on a smoldering hot
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<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;">Reinaldo fills a glass of water at kitchen sink. He raises
his hand to the window of the sink, and flattens his palm an
inch from the glass feeling the heat radiating from the
windows. Beads of sweat roll down his face as his eyes’
focus shift from his hand to the Music Hall across the
street that is cooking his condo. Lowering his hand, he
closes his eyes in frustration. A drip of paint adds to the
pile already formed on the couch below the oil painting in
the living room.
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<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;">EXT. - WALT DISNEY MUSIC HALL - DAY
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<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;">Downtown LA is bustling with activity. Businessmen and women
swarm the sidewalks surrounding the Music Hall. Reinaldo
hides behind dark sunglasses as he strolls to work. As he
hums a complicated tune, he begins to wave his hands
accordingly, simulating his conduction of the piece. With
each step he becomes more consumed in his
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runs to catch up with Reinaldo.
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Hello Mr. Dudamel. Beautiful day </span><span style="font-family: Courier; font-size: 12pt;">isn’t it?</span></pre>
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<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;">Reinaldo is caught off guard, but plays it off. They walk
together.
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Call me Reinaldo, Alfredo, you’re
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been rather hellish.
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<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;"> Oh no, why is that? This city, the
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might be paradise.
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Does paradise have buildings that </span><span style="font-family: Courier; font-size: 12pt;">melt people?</span></pre>
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It’s Reinaldo, please. I mean the
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<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;"> Music Hall, it’s exterior has been
getting so hot in the sunlight it
turns my condominium into an
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<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;">The two of them pause next to eachother in front of the
stainless steel bulding and gaze up at it. Alfredo squints
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The concert hall is trying to melt
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fantastic!
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Perhaps my father is right. This </span><span style="font-family: Courier; font-size: 12pt;">place is ugly </span><span style="font-family: Courier; font-size: 12pt; font-style: oblique;">and </span><span style="font-family: Courier; font-size: 12pt;">its a death trap.</span></pre>
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It’s where you belong Reinaldo!
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<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;"> Without you this place would not be
half the venue it is being chalked
out to be.
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Wow, thank you really.
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Of course, but I do still think
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<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;">Reinaldo and Alfredo break into laughter, and together they
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<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;">In the breathy main auditorium of the Music Hall, Reinaldo
stands in front of his orchestra conducting them in the same
song he was humming outside.
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<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;">As he whips his hands wildly, the music sinks and jumps,
reverberating off of the curved Douglas fir and Alaskan
yellow cedar walls. The musicians jerk back and forth on
their instruments as Reinaldo absorbs himself deeper into
the symphony.
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<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;">Beads of sweat begin drip off the strands of Reinaldo’s
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<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;">hairdo. As the music escalates, Reinaldo hands move faster
than his mind as he begins to feel weary. Pushing on, the
orchestra reaches its peak releasing the most epic portion
of the piece. Overwhelmed, Reinaldo becomes winded and the
orchestra fades instantly.
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(In between deep breaths)
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<pre><span style="font-family: Courier; font-size: medium;"> I’m sorry, I’m sorry. Let’s take it
from the top. And one, and two…
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<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;">Reinaldo attempts to recompose himself. As he spreads his
hands to begin, a hand lands on his shoulder and the
orchestra lets out a subtle sigh of relief. He turns to see
GERALD KING (55), Music Director of the LA Philharmonic
holding out a cold bottle of water.
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<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;"> GERALD
You look great. Take a break, let’s </span><span style="font-family: Courier; font-size: 12pt;">talk.</span></pre>
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<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;">INT. - MAIN AUDITORIUM/AUDIENCE SEATS - DAY
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<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;">Gerald and Reinaldo sit in the empty audience facing the
orchestra. Reinaldo stares at the gigantic organ in the
center of the auditorium. His attention drifts from Gerald,
who has been doing all the talking for sometime.
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<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;"> GERALD
You know Reinaldo, we could not be
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<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;"> more proud to have you with us but
you have to take some time to rest.
We need you to be in the best
condition for opening night.
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<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;"> REINALDO
(re: the organ)
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<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;"> It truly does look like french
fries.
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<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;"> GERALD
Pardon me?
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<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;"> REINALDO
The organ, sir, I’m sorry. Trust
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<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;"> me, I’ll be ready.
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<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;"> GERALD
I believe you Reinaldo, but none of
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<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;"> the best conductors daydream about
french fries before their debut
night.
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I will stay focused, sir. I will
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you.
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<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;"> GERALD
Fabulous. Will you parents be
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<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;"> REINALDO
My mother is dead, sir, and my
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<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;"> father, well, I don’t know if he
will be here.
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<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;"> GERALD
I’m sorry about your mother son,
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<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;"> but perhaps you could give your
father a call. He should be here.
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<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;"> REINALDO
I would but my cellphone melted.
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<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;"> GERALD</span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;"> Your cellphone melted? But how?
</span></pre>
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<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;"> REINALDO
The building, sir. This Music Hall...</span></pre>
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<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;">Reinaldo is distracted by a beautiful, auburn haired
cellist. She crosses the orchestra, and takes her seat. The
color of her cello nearby exactly matches her hair color.
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<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;"> GERALD
Reinaldo. I’m not following you,
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<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;"> but that’s Eloisa. She is one of
the most talented cellists from
South America. We brought her on
board recently after our lead
cellist revealed himself to be
quite the pussyfoot. I see it did
not take long for you to notice
her.
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<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;">Reinaldo becomes mesmerized by her every movement. He
watches her as she picks up her instrument and props it by
her side. Her gracefulness shows as she begins to gently
flip through her music sheets. For a moment, she glances up
and catches Reinaldo staring. He snaps out of it.
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<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;"> GERALD
Exceptional, isn’t she?
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<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;"> Quite, sir, quite.
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<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;">INT. - MAIN AUDITORIUM/ORCHESTRA FLOOR - DAY
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<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;">Reinaldo makes his way back to his position in front of the
orchestra. Eloisa follows him with her eyes. Shuffling
through his sheets, he looks to up and meets her gaze.
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<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;"> ELOISA
I watched you perform your violin
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<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;"> solo at the Royal Opera House in
London. I never felt such a
pleasant sensation in my ears.
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<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;"> REINALDO
That was over five years ago. Such
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<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;"> a small world to meet here now.
</span></pre>
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<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;">Eloisa stands up from her seat and heads over to Reinaldo
with her hand out.
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<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;"> ELOISA
Eloisa Marsales, truly an honor to
</span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;"> meet you Mr. Dudamel.
</span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;">
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<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;"> REINALDO
Call me Reinaldo. A pleasure to </span><span style="font-family: Courier; font-size: 12pt;">meet you.</span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-family: Courier; font-size: 12pt;">
</span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;"> ELOISA
I am so nervous about the opening
</span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;"> this weekend. This is my first time
leading this size of an orchestra.
</span></pre>
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</span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;"> REINALDO
Don’t worry, you will do fine. Is
</span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;"> this your first time is LA?
</span></pre>
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<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;"> ELOISA
I traveled here once with my
</span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;"> parents many years ago. They wanted
to check out every American music
school to ensure I wasn’t missing
out over here.
</span></pre>
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<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;"> REINALDO
Where did you end up?
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<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;"> ELOISA
Juilliard. My parents thought it
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<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;"> was for the best, but that city
almost ate me alive.
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Well, you’re here now.
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<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;"> ELOISA
Yes, fortunately. This city has
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<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;"> calmed me. They say the air here is
filled with smog, but I feel like I
can breathe clearer than ever
before.
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<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;"> REINALDO
(Chuckling)
</span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;"> What an illusion it imposes!
</span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;"> ELOISA
Yes I suppose. So, do you live </span><span style="font-family: Courier; font-size: 12pt;">downtown?</span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;">
</span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;">The members of the orchestra begin to take their seats.
Before he can answer her, Eloisa has already made her way
back to her seat. She adjusts herself and shoots a
flirtatious look at Reinaldo. He raises his baton and smiles
back.
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</span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;">EXT. - WALT DISNEY MUSIC HALL - NIGHT
</span></pre>
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<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;">The streets surrounding the Music Hall are now quiet. The
business men and women have fleed to the outskirts of the
city for the night.
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</span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;">Reinaldo takes in the quiet city as he walks home. A pair of
homeless men quarrel on the corner ahead. He examines them
as he passes.
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<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;">INT. - PROMENADE CONDOMINIUMS/MAIL ROOM - NIGHT
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</span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;">Reinaldo pulls a stack of mail out of his mailbox. Fumbling
through, he notices the unforgettable image of the
Venezuelan stamp and removes it from the pile. The envelope
reads:
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<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;"> REINALDO DUMADEL
121 SOUTH HOPE STREET
LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
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</span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;">No return address is labeled, but Reinaldo recognizes his
father’s handwriting. Eager to read it, he flips his finger
under the flap to rip it open.
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<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;">Reinaldo jumps. He drops all of the mail onto the floor.
Just as Reinaldo kneels to pick it up, Eloisa falls to her
knees and quickly collects it.
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<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;"> ELOISA
Oh no! I did not mean to startle </span><span style="font-family: Courier; font-size: 12pt;">you!</span></pre>
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<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;"> REINALDO
Eloisa! Do you live here?
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<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;"> ELOISA
Yes, and it seems you do as well.
</span></pre>
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</span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;">They rise at the same time. An awkward moment of
synchronization. Reinaldo is stunned by her beauty.
</span></pre>
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<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;"> REINALDO
Uh, yes. My supporters at the Music
</span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;"> Hall set me up here.
</span></pre>
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<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;"> ELOISA
Me also! When I moved to LA I had
</span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;"> no idea where to begin looking to
live. Luckily, Disney had us
covered. I guess they want to keep
an eye on the two of us, huh?
</span></pre>
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</span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;">Reinaldo falls concerned for a moment.
</span></pre>
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<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;"> REINALDO
Well I hope not.
</span></pre>
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<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;"> ELOISA
(Chuckling)
</span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;"> You’re funny. Are you headed in for
the night?
</span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;">
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<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;"> REINALDO
Yes. I was planning on finishing
</span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;"> my piece of music. I’ve been
working on it for decades it seems.
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<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;"> ELOISA
Oh okay, well good luck on it.
</span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;"> Since we are neighbors we should
grab a coffee sometime. I found a
darling place over on Bunker Hill.
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I would love that.
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<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;"> ELOISA
Great! Well, I’ll see you bright
</span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;"> and early.</span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;">
In a rush, Eloisa turns to exit but Reinaldo stops her.
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<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;"> REINALDO
Hey Eloisa?
</span></pre>
<span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;"> ELOISA
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;"> Yes?
</span><br />
<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;"> REINALDO
Has your condo been melting?
</span></pre>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;"> ELOISA
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;"> No</span><span style="font-family: Courier;">…</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;"><br /></span>
<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;"> REINALDO
Oh, nevermind. Have a goodnight,
</span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;"> see you tomorrow.
</span></pre>
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<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;"> ELOISA
Ok, see you tomorrow.
</span></pre>
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</span></pre>
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</span></pre>
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<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;">INT. - REINALDO’S CONDO - NIGHT</span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;">
A hauntingly beautiful violion solo melody fills the space.
</span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;">The living room is lit dimly by a ornate table lamp in the
corner of the room. Its angled towards Reinaldo stroking his
instrument nearby. In and out, his arm jerks as the notes
whine out of the violin.
</span></pre>
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</span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;">Outside the window, the Music Hall glistens with blue light
amongst the cityscape. Lights flicker near and far in the
night.
</span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;">
</span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;">Reinaldo unleashes one of the most emotional violin solos he
ever has. As he winds the song down to its finish, he stops,
ponders for a moment, and begins frustratingly scratching
notes onto his music sheets. He gazes up through the window
out at the Music Hall, and then over to his father’s
unopened letter on the kitchen table. He closes his eyes and
raises the violin back up under his chin. The bow gently
aligns itself on the strings.
</span></pre>
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<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;">The first stroke sends Reinaldo back ten years into a
memory.
</span></pre>
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<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;">INT. - EL SISTEMA, VENEZUELA - DAY
</span></pre>
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</span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;">A young Reinaldo, front and center on stage, playing wildly
on the violin. A full crowd is mesmerized in front of him.
Other young boys and girls fill the front row, holding their
instruments and watching in awe.
</span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;">
</span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;">In the crowd, Gustavo and his wife MARIA (40) watch their
son intently. Gustavo watches with criticism, his mother
with pride.
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</span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;">Reinaldo finishes the song, and the crowd delivers a
standing ovation. He stands and bows. Looking up into the
crowd he meets his mother’s tear-filled eyes and he smiles.
As he waves with excitement and thanks to the crowd, a tear
forms under his eye and rolls down his cheek.
</span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;">
</span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;">INT. - REINALDO’S CONDO - NIGHT
</span></pre>
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</span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-family: 'Courier'; font-size: 12.000000pt;">The tear on young Reinaldo’s face blends into a tear rolling
down modern day Reinaldo’s face as he strokes on his violin.
He wears a slight smile scrunched by the pressure of his
chin pushed against his shoulder. The melody grows bolder,
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Introduction to Los Angeleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17666793791974856444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8583485281216708931.post-2595050208520977612013-12-14T12:15:00.000-08:002013-12-14T12:15:14.584-08:00Gavin Liddick - Worker 7 <br />
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Worker 7 <br />
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By <br />
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Gavin Liddick <br />
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tud46932@temple.edu <br />
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INT. SWEATSHOP <br />
<br />
A couple dozen Oriental workers are sitting in their individual <br />
stations, which consists of nothing but fabric and a sewing <br />
machine. The sound of sewing machines fills the room, and <br />
nobody is seen talking to one another. A man in a suit <br />
holding a cane walks slowly between the isles of workers, <br />
keeping watch over them as they work. There are piles of <br />
socks in front of each worker, the piles grow bigger slowly <br />
over time. We see one of the workers with a name tag that <br />
says "Worker 7". <br />
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WORKER 7 is a small oriental women, where she originally came <br />
from is unknown. She is dressed casually, but she does not <br />
wear socks, only an old pair of sandals. <br />
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WORKER 7 looks ups at the clock, the time is 5:59 am. She <br />
stares at the second hand as it slowly make its way around <br />
the 9. Then 8...9...10...11...BAM. The man in the suit <br />
smacks the cane on her desk. She is startled and looks up at <br />
the angry man. Suddenly, a bells chimes. It is 6:00, the <br />
work day is over. WORKER 7 quickly grabs her things and <br />
makes a hasty exit. <br />
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EXT. CHINATOWN SUNRISE <br />
<br />
WORKER 7 makes her way through an alley. She turns the <br />
corner and a road appears, along with sidewalks. There are <br />
restaurants, outdoor markets, and construction. She is in <br />
Chinatown. She makes her way down the sidewalk, the sun <br />
begins to come up over the taller buildings. The sound of <br />
others talking, traffic, and construction can be heard. She <br />
makes a turn into a taller building, an apartment complex. <br />
She takes a shortcut through an outdoor market. A younger <br />
boy and his friends comes running through, probably on their <br />
way to school. The one in front bumps into WORKER 7, and a <br />
key is dropped. WORKER 7 does not notice the key being <br />
dropped. <br />
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INT. APARTMENT BUILDING MORNING <br />
<br />
WORKER 7 stares at the elevator, it is out of order. She <br />
moves towards the stairs. She makes her way up the flights <br />
of stairs, 11 in total. The sounds of crying children can be <br />
heard on her way up to the 11th floor. She reaches her <br />
floor, and then reaches her door. A crying infant can be <br />
heard from the other side of the door. She goes to her bag <br />
to grab her key. She suddenly realizes that she does not <br />
have her key with her. She panics, and frantically dumps out <br />
her bag in search of the key. She cannot find it, so she <br />
gathers her things and quickly runs down towards the stairs. <br />
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2. <br />
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EXT. CHINATOWN MORNING <br />
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She makes her way back to the street and begins to retrace <br />
her steps. The sun is higher in the sky by now. She makes <br />
her way past construction, restaurants, and more kids who <br />
are running to make it to school on time, and reaches the <br />
outdoor market. She pushes through other people in search <br />
for the missing key. She then spots it on the ground in <br />
front of her. Relieved, she turns and heads back towards her <br />
apartment complex. The sun is slightly higher in the sky by <br />
the time she makes it back to her apartment building. <br />
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INT. APARTMENT BUILDING MORNING <br />
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Finally, she reaches her door again. The crying infant <br />
inside is crying louder now. WORKER 7 frantically gets the <br />
key into the door and into her apartment. She throws down <br />
her things and goes over to an infant in the other room. She <br />
tries to comfort the child by feeding it and changing it. <br />
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Once the child is at ease, there is silence. She goes to her <br />
room, where the bed is unmade and clothes are scattered <br />
across the floor. On the dresser, there is a picture of an <br />
odler couple, but the woman is not WORKER 7. She stares in <br />
silence at the picture. <br />
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WORKER 7 heads towards the phone and dials a number. A man <br />
picks up the phone. <br />
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MAN <br />
Hello? <br />
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WORKER 7 <br />
(with a heavy accent) <br />
Hi. I..It is me again. <br />
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MAN <br />
(with contempt) <br />
Oh, of course, Ms... <br />
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WORKER 7 <br />
(interrupting) <br />
I-I’m sorry to be calling. But do <br />
you have any more information? Any <br />
more information about my family? <br />
<br />
MAN <br />
(sighs) <br />
No, I’m sorry I don’t. And listen I <br />
told you this already, if there is <br />
any word on the situation that I <br />
would give you a call. Now next <br />
time you... <br />
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(CONTINUED) <br />
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CONTINUED: 3. <br />
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WORKER 7 hangs up the phone. She starts to cry a little but <br />
holds herself back. <br />
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She gets up and wipes away a few tears. She goes back into <br />
her bedroom and opens the top drawer of the dresser. Inside <br />
is a bunch of dollar bills and even more change. It appears <br />
to be her life savings. She stares at the money, and closes <br />
the drawer again. She paces the room for a bit, opens the <br />
drawer again, but quickly closes it. <br />
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INT. KITCHEN NOON <br />
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WORKER 7 is sitting in her kitchen eating a light meal. She <br />
sits quietly, she is not reading anything or watching <br />
anything, she is just eating quietly. Her mind begins to <br />
drift. <br />
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FLASHBACK BEGINS <br />
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INT. SMALL APARTMENT KITCHEN DAY <br />
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A family of four is sitting around a dinner table in a <br />
different place. One of the four is WORKER 7, another is the <br />
child, and the other two are the man and women from the <br />
photograph. WORKER 7 is crying. <br />
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WOMAN FROM PHOTOGRAPH <br />
(to WORKER 7) <br />
You don’t need to wait. <br />
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WORKER 7 stares at the table and continues to cry. <br />
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MAN FROM PHOTOGRAPH <br />
Take your brother with you, he is <br />
better off with you. Just for now. <br />
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The WOMAN FROM THE PHOTOGRAPH reaches across the table to <br />
grab WORKER 7’s hand. WORKER 7 quickly pulls it away. <br />
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CUT BACK TO PRESENT TIME <br />
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INT. KITCHEN NOON <br />
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WORKER 7 continues to sit in silence, staring across the <br />
table, but only a wall is in front of her. <br />
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INT. SWEATSHOP MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT <br />
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WORKER 7 is seen working. She has complete focus on her job, <br />
but she is visually upset and tired. She begins to fall <br />
asleep. As soon as she is about to doze of, there is a <br />
sound. SMACK! She jolts up and has a horrified and worried <br />
look over face. She looks down a few aisles. One of the <br />
other workers is seen being carried away. <br />
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WORKER <br />
No! Let go of me! I need to feed my <br />
family! <br />
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MAN IN SUIT <br />
Get this thief out of my site! <br />
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One of the other men working for the MAN IN SUIT digs into <br />
the WORKER’s pockets. He pulls out extra lose change. She <br />
had attempted to steal it. <br />
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WORKER <br />
Please! I-I need it! My husband is <br />
sick! He cannot work! No! <br />
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The two men pick her up and take her towards the door. The <br />
MAN IN SUIT opens the door and the two men carrying the <br />
WORKER throw her out of the door. The door is quickly shut <br />
behind her. WORKER’s muffled shouts can be heard on the <br />
other side of the large metal door. <br />
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MAN IN SUIT <br />
Get back to work! All of you! <br />
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WORKER 7, now fully alert, continues to work. She is shaking <br />
discretely. <br />
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EXT. CHINATOWN MORNING <br />
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WORKER 7 is on her way home. As she walks along the <br />
sidewalk, she looks over and sees the bus come to pick up <br />
and drop off passangers. She stops and stares for a moment. <br />
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ANOTHER FLASHBACK <br />
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EXT. CHINATOWN EVENING <br />
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WORKER 7 is shown getting off of the bus with her baby <br />
brother in her arms. She looks around with slight amazement <br />
at the area around her. She walks slowly along the sidewalk, <br />
taking in the familiar, yet foreign buildings in her <br />
surroundings. and sees an older American couple taking <br />
pictures. She goes over to them. <br />
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(CONTINUED) <br />
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CONTINUED: 5. <br />
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WORKER 7 <br />
(in another language) <br />
Excuse me, where is this address? <br />
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She holds up a piece of paper. <br />
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OLDER MAN <br />
Uh, what now? <br />
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WORKER 7 <br />
(holds paper up to him) <br />
Where is this? <br />
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OLDER MAN <br />
I-I’m sorry dear, I don’t speak <br />
your language. <br />
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WORKER 7 <br />
(trying to speak english) <br />
A-Ahh-Ahhpart-ment? <br />
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OLDER MAN <br />
Ahhhpart-ment? <br />
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OLDER WOMEN <br />
I think she meant apartment, dear <br />
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OLDER MAN <br />
Oh, oh apartment! Oh, let me see <br />
here. <br />
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The OLDER MAN takes the paper and looks at it and finds the <br />
address. <br />
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OLDER MAN <br />
Hmmmm...well it looks like it <br />
should be right around here... <br />
<br />
He looks around and sees the apartment right across the <br />
street. <br />
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OLDER MAN <br />
Well, wouldn’t you know it! It’s <br />
right over there! Ha-ha! <br />
<br />
He points across the street, but WORKER 7 does not <br />
understand. The OLDER MAN notices this. <br />
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OLDER MAN <br />
(pointing) <br />
Ahhhpart-ment! <br />
<br />
WORKER 7 catches on to what he is trying to say. <br />
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(CONTINUED) <br />
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CONTINUED: 6. <br />
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WORKER 7 <br />
(nodding) <br />
Ahhhpart-ment! <br />
<br />
WORKER 7 stands in front of them staring up at the building <br />
with a slightly amazed look on her face. <br />
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CUT BACK TO REALITY <br />
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EXT. CHINATOWN MORNING <br />
<br />
WORKER 7 stares at the bus, then she stares up at her <br />
apartment building. Her face is a look of disappointment. <br />
She enters her apartment. <br />
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INT. APARTMENT BUILDING MORNING <br />
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WORKER 7 is staring at the money in her drawer. A sad look <br />
is on her face. She closes the drawer. <br />
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WORKER 7 is sitting at the table staring at the wall. There <br />
is a knock on her door, she is startled. She gets up quickly <br />
and heads to the door and peeks through the peephole. It is <br />
a man in a suit and tie. She quickly opens the door. <br />
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WORKER 7 <br />
Please come in, yes? <br />
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MAN <br />
Um, I’m sorry I can’t. I only have <br />
this letter for you. <br />
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It is the same voice from the phone call. He hands her a <br />
letter. WORKER 7 stands there holding the letter, silently. <br />
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MAN <br />
It is the beginning of a new week, <br />
I’d like my payment now. <br />
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WORKER 7 is not paying attention to her, she is staring at <br />
the envelope. <br />
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MAN <br />
Ahem! <br />
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Her concentration is broken. <br />
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WORKER 7 <br />
Huh? Ah, yes. Wait. <br />
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(CONTINUED) <br />
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CONTINUED: 7. <br />
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She heads into the back room towards the drawer and begins <br />
counting out some of the money. She comes back with a <br />
handful and gives the money to the MAN. He counts out the <br />
money. <br />
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MAN <br />
Very well. I’ll let you know if <br />
anything else comes up. <br />
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He walks away and WORKER 7 closes the door. <br />
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She takes the envelope to the table and opens it up. There <br />
is a letter inside, the letter is in a different language. A <br />
voice over reads the letter. <br />
(V.O.) <br />
Daughter, we are very sorry that we <br />
have not yet been able to make it <br />
to America. Times are getting <br />
tougher here and we cannot make <br />
enough money to make the move out <br />
to you. We are afraid that we won’t <br />
be able to make it this year, or <br />
even the next. Please, take care of <br />
your brother, and maybe someday we <br />
will be reunited. <br />
<br />
The v.o. ends and WORKER 7 is staring at the letter. She <br />
begins to cry. <br />
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INT. SWEATSHOP <br />
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WORKER 7 is working quietly. Every few seconds she glances <br />
around the room carefully, monitoring the location of every <br />
person in the room. She watches as the MAN IN SUIT watches <br />
over everybody else. Then, a man comes in and gets his <br />
attention and takes him into another room. <br />
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There is a desk in the corner of the room where the MAN IN <br />
SUIT sits and counts up the money to give to each employee. <br />
WORKER 7 gets up and makes her way over to the desk quickly. <br />
The other workers stare at her with eyes wide, but are too <br />
afraid to stop working or even to say a word. She makes it <br />
to the desk and opens one of the drawers. Inside one drawer <br />
is a stack of money. She quickly reaches in and grabs <br />
handfuls of money and puts it into her pockets. She hears <br />
the two men arguing in the other room, so she quickly closes <br />
the drawer and heads back. The other workers are amazed at <br />
her courage, but are also terrified of what could happen. <br />
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MAN IN SUIT comes back out and continues to make his rounds. <br />
He does not think to check the drawers since he only pays <br />
the workers at the end of a shift. <br />
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The end of the shift arrives. Instead of staying to receive <br />
payment, WORKER 7 makes a hasty exit, unnoticed, just as the <br />
MAN IN SUIT sits down at the desk as worker line up to get <br />
payment. <br />
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EXT. CHINATOWN MORNING <br />
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WORKER 7 makes her way out to the alley, and just as she <br />
does she can hear the MAN IN SUIT yelling. She begins to run <br />
towards the outdoor markets, hiding herself among the <br />
others. She has made her escape. <br />
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INT. APARTMENT BUILDING MORNING <br />
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WORKER 7 is staring into her money drawer again. There is <br />
now a much larger amount and she is excited. She hurries to <br />
the telephone and makes a phone call. <br />
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MAN <br />
Hello? <br />
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WORKER 7 <br />
I think I have enough now, please <br />
be here soon! <br />
<br />
MAN <br />
What? Oh, right, right, <br />
right...okay hold on. <br />
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He hangs up. WORKER 7 hangs up and she is more excited. <br />
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She goes to the money drawer and gathers up all of the <br />
money. <br />
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There is a knock at the door and WORKER 7 quickly heads over <br />
to the door to answer. Without looking through the peephole <br />
she opens the door. It is the MAN IN SUIT and two other men. <br />
WORKER 7’s face has a paralyzed look on her face. <br />
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MAN IN SUIT <br />
(coldly) <br />
I heard from the other, workers, <br />
that you have some things that <br />
belong to me. Is that correct? <br />
<br />
WORKER 7 stares silently <br />
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MAN IN SUIT <br />
Now, I could have the police <br />
involved in this, but that would <br />
make things too much of a hassle, I <br />
(MORE) <br />
(CONTINUED) <br />
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CONTINUED: 9. <br />
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MAN IN SUIT (cont’d) <br />
think it is better for us to work <br />
out things this way. Don’t you <br />
agree? <br />
<br />
She continues to stare. <br />
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MAN IN SUIT <br />
(frustrated) <br />
I hope you realize that no matter <br />
what happens that you will no <br />
longer be getting any more work, <br />
correct? That means no more <br />
payment, so no more food. <br />
Eventually, no more place to live. <br />
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WORKER 7 says nothing. <br />
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Frustrated, the MAN IN SUIT looks over to one of the men and <br />
nods her way. One of the men begin to enter the apartment. <br />
At that moment, the MAN comes up the stairs and into the <br />
doorway. <br />
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MAN <br />
Well, well, what is this? <br />
<br />
MAN IN SUIT <br />
None of your concern, who might you <br />
be? <br />
<br />
MAN <br />
I’m, uhh, a friend of this young <br />
women, who might you be? <br />
<br />
MAN IN SUIT <br />
The same. <br />
<br />
MAN <br />
Is that right? Well, you wouldn’t <br />
mind if I borrowed our friend here, <br />
would you? <br />
<br />
The MAN IN SUIT holds back his anger. <br />
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MAN IN SUIT <br />
This women is a thief, she has <br />
stolen from me! <br />
<br />
MAN <br />
Then why don’t you call the police? <br />
File a report? I’m sure that <br />
they’ll be able to help you out and <br />
with the situation, right? <br />
<br />
<br />
(CONTINUED) <br />
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CONTINUED: 10. <br />
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MAN IN SUIT <br />
(holding back anger) <br />
It is not that simple... <br />
<br />
MAN <br />
Oh? And why is that? <br />
<br />
MAN IN SUIT <br />
It is none of your concern. <br />
<br />
MAN <br />
Hmph. Then I guess we will be on <br />
our way. <br />
<br />
He looks to WORKER 7 <br />
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MAN <br />
I see your things are packed, grab <br />
your brother and come along, will <br />
you? <br />
<br />
WORKER 7 does what she is told and quickly leaves with the <br />
MAN. <br />
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Once outside, they get into a taxi that is waiting for them. <br />
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MAN <br />
Airport, please. <br />
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WORKER 7 smiles at the MAN and he smiles lightly back at <br />
her. The taxi takes off as the sun is seen rising into the <br />
sky. <br />
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INT. CAR DRIVING AROUND CHINATOWN <br />
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It is a typical Los Angeles night in Chinatown. The sounds <br />
of cars going by driving towards Downtown L.A. flood the <br />
area. One car in particular contains two undercover police <br />
officers, RENEE MONTOYA and LYLE BOLTON. As they drive <br />
through Chinatown they see three teenagers hanging out on a <br />
corner. <br />
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BOLTON <br />
Montoya, pull over here. <br />
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MONTOYA <br />
For what? <br />
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BOLTON <br />
Those kids. <br />
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MONTOYA <br />
Bolton I... <br />
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BOLTON <br />
No worries kid, nothing I can’t <br />
handle. <br />
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Montoya looks at the teenagers on the corner with a look of <br />
confusion and pulls over. As Montoya watches Bolton get out <br />
of the car we see him question them. <br />
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BOLTON <br />
Hey there Lee. your mother know <br />
you’re here? <br />
<br />
The small group look at Bolton walking towards them and <br />
watch in fear and we know why now. Watching him walk towards <br />
them we see Bolton being a massive man standing at about <br />
6’4. <br />
<br />
LEE <br />
Aw crap. I wasn’t doing anything. <br />
Honest! <br />
<br />
Another teenager is putting something away in his pocket and <br />
Bolton reacts by punching him and beating up the other two <br />
teenagers. Montoya simply watches, memorizing what she sees. <br />
She knows in a town like this if she wants to try and make <br />
the police force clean she has to have all the facts before <br />
bringing justice. <br />
<br />
MONTOYA <br />
(In her head) He knows how to pick <br />
on weaker people and fight. Don’t <br />
do a damn thing, be sure of your <br />
<br />
facts before you bring down another <br />
cop. Just watch him and memorize <br />
everything he does for future <br />
reference. <br />
<br />
Bolton tosses Lee in a dumpster and watches the other two <br />
cower on the ground in pain. He walks back to the car <br />
satisfied with his "work". <br />
<br />
MONTOYA <br />
What the hell was that about? <br />
<br />
BOLTON <br />
The kid was carrying this on him. <br />
<br />
He tosses her what appears to be a pocketknife. Montoya <br />
examines it and opens it. She turns to him revealing that it <br />
isn’t a pocketknife at all. <br />
<br />
MONTOYA <br />
It’s a comb. <br />
<br />
BOLTON <br />
(smiling confidently) Can’t be too <br />
careful these days. <br />
<br />
Montoya begins driving again. <br />
<br />
BOLTON <br />
So have you met the commissioner <br />
yet? <br />
<br />
MONTOYA <br />
Yeah, interesting guy. <br />
<br />
BOLTON <br />
Great guy! And believe me he’ll <br />
treat you right if you treat him <br />
right. He knows how to run a police <br />
force. <br />
<br />
MONTOYA <br />
I’ll bet. <br />
<br />
BOLTON <br />
Too many people complain about this <br />
place. But LA’s not as bad as it <br />
looks. Especially if you’re a cop. <br />
We got it made. <br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
BOLTON <br />
Turn here. <br />
<br />
MONTOYA <br />
Where exactly are we going? <br />
<br />
BOLTON <br />
You’ll see. I have to meet with <br />
an... informant of mine. <br />
<br />
Montoya keeps her eyes on the road. She knows the corruption <br />
in the police force has a strong presence and that they’ve <br />
done work with the Tong mafia. She wants to be able to clean <br />
up the force but knows it would be close to impossible to do <br />
it alone. But she needs to be patient and get all her facts <br />
right to make sure that if she confronts the problem, they’d <br />
have no way to get out of it. She knows that it isn’t fair <br />
to the people here, especially in Chinatown. She knows what <br />
it is like being from a family of immigrants, living in an <br />
overcrowded home and seeing family work too many hours for <br />
barely any pay. <br />
<br />
They arrive at their destination, a back alley in the heart <br />
of Chinatown. A member of the Tong Chinese mafia, Lou Zhao, <br />
stands outside the back of a building. Bolton makes his way <br />
out of the car and begins to walk towards Zhao to speak with <br />
him. <br />
<br />
<br />
EXT. CHINATOWN ALLEY OUTSIDE <br />
<br />
ZHAO <br />
Mr. Bolton, you’re late. <br />
<br />
BOLTON <br />
My partner (he points at the car), <br />
she drives pretty slow around this <br />
part of town. <br />
<br />
ZHAO <br />
(Zhao looks at the car)I hope you <br />
can still be trusted. Driving slow <br />
in Chinatown is never a good idea, <br />
especially for the police. <br />
<br />
BOLTON <br />
Listen you keep paying the way you <br />
do and you’ll never have a problem <br />
with us. Montoya knows not to try <br />
and play hero in a town like this. <br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
ZHAO <br />
For your sake I hope... <br />
<br />
An immigrant worker suddenly bursts through the door of the <br />
building revealing a sweat shop. As she tries to escape two <br />
Tong members Zhao pulls out a gun and shoots her without <br />
hesitation. <br />
<br />
ZHAO <br />
(While looking at the workers in <br />
the building he speaks in Chinese) <br />
Get back to work! <br />
<br />
The sweat shop workers all suddenly start to get back to <br />
work with much more urgency. <br />
<br />
ZHAO <br />
(Looking at the two tong members <br />
who were chasing the woman) Clean <br />
this up. <br />
<br />
BOLTON <br />
You know, you should probably <br />
invest in a silencer. <br />
<br />
ZHAO <br />
The only thing silent in Chinatown <br />
is them. (he points at the workers <br />
in the sweat shop) Now I believe we <br />
had business to take care of. (He <br />
hands Bolton a large paper bag of <br />
cash) <br />
<br />
As Montoya sees what just happened, we see one tear falling <br />
from her eye. This isn’t the first time something like this <br />
has happened and she knows it. She’s gotten so used to the <br />
crime that she finds it pointless to get out and confront <br />
the tong members. As she looks ahead she sees a mother and <br />
child who were walking by who stop to look at Montoya <br />
expecting her to do something. Since she can’t do anything <br />
about it the mother looks at her disappointed. They keep <br />
walking, just another day in Chinatown. She pulls her blue <br />
rosary and says a quick prayer in Spanish. Bolton is now <br />
walking to get back in the car. <br />
<br />
<br />
INT. CAR <br />
<br />
BOLTON <br />
Keep prayin’ maybe some day it’ll <br />
work. <br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
MONTOYA <br />
God usually works through people, <br />
but so does the devil. <br />
<br />
BOLTON <br />
(laughing at her) Don’t suppose you <br />
want a cut then? (reveals to her <br />
the bag full of money) <br />
<br />
Montoya turns to look at the road and start the car. <br />
<br />
BOLTON <br />
Just thought I’d offer. Who knows, <br />
maybe you’ll get wise one of these <br />
days. <br />
<br />
MONTOYA <br />
There’s nothing wise about what you <br />
do Bolton. <br />
<br />
BOLTON <br />
Yeah but you know what? You not <br />
taking a cut, well it makes us get <br />
nervous. You might just decide to <br />
squeal... <br />
<br />
MONTOYA <br />
(Irritated) I’m no rat! (calmer <br />
now) In a town this bad, who’s <br />
there to rat to anyway. <br />
<br />
BOLTON <br />
(persuasively) You know, I could <br />
have it so you get a piece of the <br />
cut. <br />
<br />
MONTOYA <br />
No. I don’t get it Bolton. Why? <br />
<br />
BOLTON <br />
What’s not to get? They get left <br />
alone and we get rich. <br />
<br />
MONTOYA <br />
Does an oath mean anything to you? <br />
<br />
BOLTON <br />
Rookie, you got a lot to learn <br />
about the cops in this town. <br />
<br />
Montoya continues to drive. She does have a lot to learn <br />
about the cops in this town. <br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Introduction to Los Angeleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17666793791974856444noreply@blogger.com0Chinatown, Los Angeles, CA, USA34.0623339 -118.238330934.036026899999996 -118.2786714 34.0886409 -118.1979904tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8583485281216708931.post-42124221130261489532013-12-14T10:26:00.001-08:002013-12-14T10:26:16.623-08:00William Kohler Whisky a Go-Go<div class="MsoNormal">
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Whiskey a Go Go<o:p></o:p></div>
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The Whiskey a Go-Go
is a nightclub in West Hollywood, California located on Sunset Boulevard. The
first was opened in Chicago, Illinois and was considered the first real
American Discotheque. It got the name from the first discotheque in Paris. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Elmer Valentine,
Shelly Davis, and attorney Theodore Flier founded the Sunset Strip Whisky. It
was opened on January 16, 1964. Valentine went on to open the Rainbow Bar &
Grill along with The Roxy Theatre. Valentine sold the Whisky in the 90s but
kept ownership of the Rainbow and Roxy until the day he died.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The Whisky offered
live bands. It first opened with a band led by Johnny Rivers and Rhonda Lane.
Since there was hardly room for a DJ booth, Rhonda would spin records from a
cage that hung from the ceiling next to the stage. This was the start of cage
dancing. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The Whisky a Go-Go
popularized go-go dancing. The bar also stood at the forefront of popular music
trends such as rock and roll, punk and heavy metal. It played a very important
role in many musical careers. The Doors were regulars until they played a
12-minute track of “The End” and were banned. It was also home to the bands:
The Byrds, Alice Cooper, Buffalo Springfield, and many others. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Many British
performers made their first headlining performances at the Whisky, including:
the Kinks, The Who, Oasis, Cream, Led Zeppelin, Slade, and others.<o:p></o:p></div>
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During the 1970s
the Whisky focused on New Wave, punk rock, and heavy metal movements. In the
80s bands like Motley Crue, Guns n Roses, and Metallica played at the whisky
while rising to the upper echelon.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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The Whisky a Go-Go
was iconic in the music scene during the 60s-70s. It was home to some of the
biggest bands and led a huge musical movement. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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Introduction to Los Angeleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17666793791974856444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8583485281216708931.post-83031061735256027652013-12-14T08:31:00.000-08:002013-12-16T19:57:56.529-08:00"The Game" by Kevin Stypulkoski<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">
<u><b><span style="font-size: large;"> The Game</span></b></u></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
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<div style="text-align: center;">
by Kevin Stypulkoski</div>
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<br />
EXT. FIRESIDE BOULEVARD --- DUSK<br />
<br />
Downey.<br />
<br />
A piece of the gargantuan city that is Los Angeles. A home<br />
that has much diversity and history to it, but a town that<br />
can weed out its visitors with the flick of a hat.<br />
<br />
TOM and JARED, two men in their late-20's, are driving in a<br />
rental car. Both have strong New York accents. They<br />
immediately seem out of place in the localist setting.<br />
<br />
TOM<br />
I heard the first Taco Bell was<br />
around here.<br />
<br />
JARED<br />
Ain't surprised. Something like<br />
that would be started in LA.<br />
<br />
TOM<br />
What the fuck is that supposed to<br />
mean?<br />
<br />
JARED<br />
Damn illegals.<br />
<br />
Tom laughs at the ridiculous of it.<br />
<br />
TOM<br />
You know Jared, Taco Bell was<br />
founded by an American. Glen Bell.<br />
<br />
JARED<br />
Oh woopty fucking doo Tom. When did<br />
you become the book of knowledge.<br />
<br />
TOM<br />
I'm just saying, why you gotta be<br />
such an insensitive prick all the<br />
time.<br />
<br />
JARED<br />
It comes with the territory.<br />
<br />
Tom shrugs it off.<br />
<br />
JARED (CONT.)<br />
Oh what the fuck is wrong now? You<br />
gotta a soft spot for Taco Bell.<br />
<br />
TOM<br />
Yes I do. I happen to love Taco<br />
Bell. I love every thing about the<br />
Bell.<br />
<br />
JARED<br />
The Bell? Jesus Christ why don't<br />
you just leave me back on the east<br />
and stay out here in the middle of<br />
the desert alright?<br />
<br />
Jared punches Tom in the shoulder, almost as if busting<br />
Tom's balls. Tom smirks and punches back.<br />
<br />
TOM<br />
You know sometimes I really don't<br />
know why I'm friends with a bitch<br />
like you, you know that?<br />
<br />
JARED<br />
I couldn't give two shits. The only<br />
thing I care about right now is<br />
watching the game which is on in<br />
(looks at the car clock)<br />
two minutes! Shit!<br />
<br />
TOM<br />
Well were quite a ways from the<br />
hotel in Hollywood.<br />
<br />
JARED<br />
I think we need to stop.<br />
<br />
Tom appears hesitant.<br />
<br />
TOM<br />
Jared, we can't just stop around<br />
here. We're playing the fucking<br />
Dodgers for Christ's sake. You<br />
can't just walk into a local pub<br />
and start rooting for the other<br />
team in Game 7 of the series.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
JARED<br />
What are you scared or somethin?<br />
<br />
TOM<br />
(nodding)<br />
Very much so, yeah.<br />
<br />
JARED<br />
(shaking his head)<br />
Jesus Tom, you know people wouldn't<br />
even know you're from the Bronx.<br />
<br />
Tom starts getting a little annoyed with constant agitation.<br />
<br />
TOM<br />
Oh yeah?<br />
<br />
<br />
Tom swerves into another lane.<br />
<br />
INT. DOWNEY BREWING COMPANY --- NIGHT<br />
<br />
A local pub, swarming with people. The dress is very<br />
specific. LA Dodgers gear. Every TV in the entire<br />
establishment is showing the game.<br />
<br />
The atmosphere is quiet, but dedicated. When the pitch is<br />
thrown, there is but a whisper in the air. The bat connects<br />
with the ball and its flying high through the air. The crowd<br />
starts roaring, but the ball is caught. A collective awe is<br />
heard, but two guys at the front entrance cheer.<br />
<br />
Beat.<br />
<br />
The silence and stares from the bars patrons says it all.<br />
<br />
Tom and Jared take a seat at the crowded bar top. A man,<br />
LARRY, mid-30's and gruff, can't help but keep his demeaning<br />
eyes off the two of them.<br />
<br />
LARRY<br />
So where is it you boys come from?<br />
<br />
TOM<br />
The Bronx.<br />
<br />
LARRY<br />
(sarcastic)<br />
Why did I even ask.<br />
<br />
It is the 3rd inning, 0-0.<br />
<br />
The bartender, HERB, slowly approaches Tom and Jared.<br />
<br />
HERB<br />
So what is it I can get you boys?<br />
<br />
TOM<br />
Bud Light.<br />
<br />
The crowd collectively laughs, Herb included.<br />
<br />
HERB<br />
(smirking)<br />
Bud Light?! I think you should take<br />
a look around buddy.<br />
<br />
Tom and Jared search their surroundings and see Miller and<br />
Miller High Life bottles spread throughout the bar.<br />
<br />
TOM<br />
Miller.<br />
<br />
JARED<br />
My friend wants a Bud.<br />
<br />
HERB<br />
Well quite frankly, as a Miller<br />
brewery, we don't serve Annheuser<br />
here. That isn't our product.<br />
<br />
Jared is clearly sensing the condescending tone. Tom senses<br />
the retaliation that's coming on and speaks up first.<br />
<br />
TOM<br />
(snirking)<br />
I guess were having High Life.<br />
<br />
Herb motions to give them both a beer. Larry looks at his<br />
action with disbelief.<br />
<br />
LARRY<br />
You're not seriously going to serve<br />
these fellows are you Herb?<br />
<br />
The crowd is obviously all thinking the same thing, but no<br />
one utters a word.<br />
<br />
HERB<br />
It's my bar Larry. I can do<br />
whatever the hell I want.<br />
<br />
Tom and Jared clearly appreciate notion, but Herb isn't<br />
finished.<br />
<br />
HERB (CONT.)<br />
Especially when we have foreigners<br />
on our turf.<br />
<br />
The consideration dissipates.<br />
<br />
The two men drink their beers and look back to the screen.<br />
<br />
INT. DOWNEY BREWING COMPANY --- LATER<br />
<br />
It's the 5th inning now, the game is still 0-0. There have<br />
been no real chances for fans of either team to gloat, and<br />
it's obvious by the saggy body language of Tom and Jared as<br />
well as the bars constituents.<br />
<br />
Then! CRACK! The ball is hit by Matt Kemp to the outfield.<br />
It's going, it's going, it's....GONE! Home run Dodgers, 2-0.<br />
<br />
LARRY<br />
(to Tom and Jared)<br />
Fuck you two!<br />
<br />
He continues clapping obnoxiously along with the other<br />
Angelinos.<br />
<br />
INT. DOWNEY BREWING COMPANY --- LATER<br />
<br />
It is now the 7th inning. The score is still 2-0 Dodgers.<br />
<br />
Larry, clearly more drunk now as the game has gone on, looks<br />
to Tom and Jerry, ready to lay on some insults.<br />
<br />
LARRY<br />
(slurring)<br />
So you fucking guys, decided that<br />
flying over here from New York, and<br />
coming to this bar. Who do you guys<br />
really think you are? The inferior<br />
team always loses.<br />
<br />
Tom shakes his head thinking the man is just a waste of<br />
time. Jared isn't taking it though.<br />
<br />
JARED<br />
Inferior? (laughs)<br />
In-fucking-ferior. I guess that's<br />
what you call a team with 27 World<br />
Series championships under their<br />
belt. What the fuck you got? Six?<br />
And only two of those were after<br />
you moved out of Brooklyn.<br />
<br />
The bar is clearly not having any of it.<br />
<br />
TOM<br />
Yo Jared, how about we chill huh?<br />
<br />
LARRY<br />
Nah I think your friend here knows<br />
perfectly well what he's getting<br />
himself into. Because no matter<br />
what statistics you throw in other<br />
teams faces, it don't change the<br />
fact that your team "buys" its wins<br />
because of the budget they got.<br />
<br />
Jared is getting even more pissed than before.<br />
<br />
JARED<br />
You can't be fucking serious right?<br />
Our salary cap is $228 mil. Yours<br />
is $216. Aint much of a difference<br />
pal.<br />
<br />
LARRY<br />
Yeah now. But it aint used to be<br />
that way back in the day!<br />
<br />
JARED<br />
For real? Let's take Kevin Brown in<br />
2000. Played for you with an annual<br />
paycheck of 15. Sure A-Rod got 21<br />
from the Yanks in 2004. Adjust for<br />
inflation and its about even.<br />
<br />
LARRY<br />
(sarcastically)<br />
Oh look a numbers man!<br />
<br />
CRACK! It's a wallop of a ball, line drive to the outfield!<br />
Jeter and Suzuki round third and bring it in. The game is<br />
2-2!<br />
<br />
Jared starts obnoxiously clapping in the face of Larry.<br />
<br />
JARED<br />
That's how its done.<br />
<br />
Larry knows he needs to shut his mouth for a bit.<br />
<br />
INT. DOWNEY BREWING COMPANY --- LATER<br />
<br />
It's finally toward the final minutes of the game.<br />
<br />
ANNOUNCER ON TV<br />
Bottom of the 9th inning. It has<br />
all come down to this. The score is<br />
now 3-2 LA. You could not ask for a<br />
more intense Game 7 and its all<br />
left up to Yanks. The team has<br />
bases loaded, two outs, and have<br />
Robinson Cano at the plate.<br />
<br />
JARED<br />
Cano don't you know?<br />
<br />
Jared winks at Larry who at this point is a wasted mess.<br />
Larry is not pleased to say the least.<br />
<br />
Larry looks over to his other friends and pulls them close.<br />
<br />
LARRY<br />
(whispering)<br />
If Cano hits a deep one and wins<br />
the game, I wanna pull this asshole<br />
outside and teach him a lesson.<br />
<br />
His two "bouncer-looking" friends nod.<br />
<br />
The silence across the bar is incredible. You could hear a<br />
needle drop. The only sound is the announcer's voice, which<br />
echoes through the room.<br />
<br />
ANNOUNCER ON TV<br />
Cano steps up to the plate. A<br />
winding curve ball Strike 1.<br />
<br />
Jared looks back to Larry who's smiling now.<br />
<br />
ANNOUNCER ON TV<br />
Rodriguez winds up, and...Strike 2!<br />
<br />
LARRY<br />
Aint looking good for you either<br />
way Mr. Bronx.<br />
<br />
Tom looks at Larry strange as he begins to suspect he is<br />
gearing up for no good.<br />
<br />
TOM<br />
(to Jared discretely)<br />
Hey Jared, I'm thinking we should<br />
get out of here man, I got a bad<br />
feeling.<br />
<br />
JARED<br />
Shut up man, this is the game.<br />
<br />
Tom looks back to the TV nervously.<br />
<br />
ANNOUNCER ON TV<br />
Rodriguez throws the pitch...Ball!<br />
<br />
Tom takes a sigh of relief, but he looks back to Larry in<br />
fear, who seems to have his buddies huddled up and ready.<br />
<br />
ANNOUNCER ON TV (O.S)<br />
This is looking like it folks.<br />
Rodriguez winds up, the pitch is<br />
fast...Cano strikes it and it's<br />
going...<br />
<br />
Shot of Jared's face.<br />
<br />
ANNOUNCER ON TV (O.S)<br />
Going...<br />
<br />
Shot of Larry's face.<br />
<br />
ANNOUNCER ON TV (O.S)<br />
Going...<br />
<br />
Shot of Tom's face.<br />
<br />
ANNOUNCER ON TV (O.S)<br />
...and it's gone!<br />
<br />
JARED<br />
YES!!!!!<br />
<br />
Jared hugs Tom who gives him a light hug back.<br />
<br />
ANNOUNCER ON TV<br />
Grand Slam wins the series for New<br />
York and everyone in the Bronx will<br />
be sleeping tightly tonight...<br />
<br />
LARRY<br />
I beg to differ.<br />
<br />
Beat.<br />
<br />
LARRY (CONT.)<br />
Boys, I think we need to take this<br />
outside.<br />
<br />
Everyone at the bar is silent, most people quivering at the<br />
sight, but too afraid to step in, including Herb.<br />
<br />
Larry and his friends get up in Jared's face. The two<br />
henchmen grab Jared and Tom by their shirts and begin to<br />
throw them outside.<br />
<br />
EXT. DOWNEY BREWING COMPANY --- PARKING LOT --- CONTINUOUS<br />
<br />
Tom and Jared hit the ground hard. Jared is struggling to<br />
get up, but Tom is able to help him. Larry and his friends<br />
surround them.<br />
<br />
Larry and Jared are still considerably drunk, but its quite<br />
obvious that the 3-on-2 fight against his burly friends<br />
won't be quite the match for them.<br />
<br />
LARRY<br />
Winning the World Series! Can you<br />
hear the sounds boys? The cheering?<br />
<br />
Larry cups his hand around his ear.<br />
<br />
LARRY (CONT.)<br />
I don't hear shit. You know why?<br />
Cuz you two are in the wrong<br />
fucking place! That's why!<br />
<br />
Tom gets defensive and slowly approaches Larry.<br />
<br />
TOM<br />
Look, Larry right? We just wanted<br />
to watch the game, scratch that, HE<br />
just wanted to watch the game. Our<br />
flight from LAX got in late and we<br />
didn't have a chance to get to the<br />
hotel before the game started. It's<br />
Game 7 man. You don't miss that,<br />
especially if you're a nitwit like<br />
my friend here.<br />
<br />
LARRY<br />
I don't really give two shits about<br />
your sob story ass wipe.<br />
<br />
Jared gets pissed off.<br />
<br />
JARED<br />
What the fuck did you call him?!<br />
<br />
Jared starts charging Larry, but Tom restrains him.<br />
<br />
TOM<br />
Just let us go man. Let us just<br />
leave with our victory.<br />
<br />
LARRY<br />
You aint leaving with your victory,<br />
cuz you came to the wrong place my<br />
friend. You don't come to LA, on<br />
the eve of the biggest game of the<br />
year, order a Bud Light and root<br />
for the other team. This aint<br />
bumblefuck man. This is Downey! And<br />
in Downey, we don't like east<br />
coasters.<br />
<br />
Jared's face gets mean.<br />
<br />
JARED<br />
I had enough of this shit...<br />
<br />
Jared charges after Larry and pushes him to the ground. Tom<br />
tries to go in after him, but Larry's two guys hold him back<br />
to let the fight play out.<br />
<br />
TOM<br />
Jared!<br />
<br />
Larry and Jared both squabble around drunk, but Larry seems<br />
to have the upper hand, decking Jared a good dozen times.<br />
<br />
Tom keeps squirming to get out unsuccessfully.<br />
<br />
(Video clips from the baseball game intercut with the<br />
announcer's voice overlaying)<br />
<br />
ANNOUNCER ON TV<br />
Cano steps up to the plate.<br />
<br />
Tom's eyes open wide.<br />
<br />
ANNOUNCER ON TV (CONT.)<br />
He looks determined to hit this<br />
ball deep.<br />
<br />
Jared is laying on the ground bloody and incoherent.<br />
<br />
ANNOUNCER ON TV (CONT.)<br />
It all comes down to this.<br />
<br />
Jared breaks free of the hold, punches the one guy then lays<br />
a wallop into the second.<br />
<br />
ANNOUNCER ON TV (CONT.)<br />
The pitch is up...<br />
<br />
Jared leaps towards Larry about to punch him when Larry lays<br />
one on him first sending to him the ground.<br />
<br />
But...<br />
<br />
Larry is hit from behind with one knockout blow!<br />
<br />
ANNOUNCER ON TV (CONT.)<br />
The ball is smacked to the<br />
outfield! It's gone!<br />
<br />
The man standing above Larry's body is none other than Herb.<br />
<br />
HERB<br />
Jackass.<br />
<br />
Herb helps up Tom and Jared to their feet. Both of them are<br />
speechless and the only thing that seems to come from their<br />
mouth is...<br />
<br />
TOM AND JARED<br />
Thank you.<br />
<br />
HERB<br />
Hey, he's got one thing right. What<br />
you boys did was downright stupid<br />
and the furthest thing from<br />
courageous.<br />
<br />
The two hang their heads a bit.<br />
<br />
HERB (CONT.)<br />
But it sure as hell was a good way<br />
to end the series. In Downey, we<br />
fall with our team, whoever that<br />
is.<br />
<br />
Herb puts his hand out to shake. The two of them shake it.<br />
<br />
TOM<br />
Thank you...Herb right?<br />
<br />
HERB<br />
Yeah, Herb.<br />
<br />
JARED<br />
Yeah thank you Herb.<br />
<br />
HERB<br />
Now you guys get out here before<br />
more angry fans pour out. These 3<br />
will come around.<br />
<br />
The two of them start heading to the car to leave. Just<br />
before they open the door, Herb turns around.<br />
<br />
HERB (CONT.)<br />
By the way...don't tell anyone<br />
but...I root for America's team.<br />
<br />
Tom and Jared smirk and drive off.<br />
<br />
<br />
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<br />
<br />
KEVIN STYPULKOSKI<br />
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Canals was built in 1905 by its founder Abbot Kinney. It was originally called
Ocean Park when the canals were dug out of the northern section of the Ballona
wetlands between 1904 and 1905. Abbot bought gondola and hired Italian gondoliers
to help highlight his beach resort as a tourist attraction. He named it Venice
of America in 1907 because the canals he built to drain part of the Ballona
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"> Kinney’s image was to make it look just like Venice, Italy, but in South California. There are known to be four
east-west canals that are named Carroll Canal, Linnie Canal, Howland Canal and
Sherman Canal and two north-south canals that are the Eastern Canal and the
Grand Canal. Looking through the canals you can see the gorgeous lit canals
with gondoliers and arched bridges that draw a widespread publicity that helped
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of the canals were filled in 1929 to create roads. In 1940, the canals that remained fell into despair and the sidewalks were condemned into the city. The
canals remained in very poor condition for about 40 years, but were renovated
in 1992. After 1993, it was considered to be a very desirable and expensive
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created what today are permanent homes for many families. I liked that every
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I enjoyed the difference in architecture that it has and its amazing landscape.
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there. I enjoyed learning about its history and its purpose of why it was
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My first impression of Venice beach I was amazed not only by the view but by the different architecture of the beach houses that are a lined when you stroll across the boardwalk.All along the boardwalk are restaurants, cafes, fun tourist attractions, shops, art galleries, and of course many interesting people who "fit" the bohemian lifestyle and culture associated with this gem of the Pacific. In addition, there are a number of Venice hotels and bed and breakfast spots located right on the beach.</div>
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They built a resort town on the north end of the property, called Ocean Park, which soon annexed to Santa Monica in 1891. They built a resort town on the north end of the partners continued building south of Navy Street. After the partnership dissolved in 1904, Kinney, who won the marshy land on the south end of the property in a coin flip with his former partners, began to build a seaside resort like its namesake in Italy.</div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">DIEGO stands with a bewildered
look upon his chubby Mexican face. He tries to get down to business with an
important question first.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">DIEGO<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">Hey. How do you know
my name?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">DRIVER<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">You dropped your
wallet while you ran to hide behind the bush. I noticed it after I put you in
the trunk. I guess I never introduced myself formally. Oh, and here’s your
wallet. I’m FELIPE. People call me EFFE.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">DIEGO<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">Pleasure to meet you
EFFE. Why did you help me out? … And how did you make it across the border no problem?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">EFFE<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">Two very qualified
and outstanding questions! First off, by your obvious horrified waddle behind
the bush was a deep call for my help. I’m the type of guy to always lend a
helping hand. TWO! I’m also the type of guy that knows people. I do runs across
the border for RAUL every now and again. Chill, nothing illegal. Except for
bringing illegal aliens into the country.. But I made friends with most of the
border patrol at that station. I give them tacos.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">Trying to take this
all in and understand how this angel of a young man has been sent to him. He
pulls the rosary beads out from his undershirt and mouths “thank you” while
looking up at the sky.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">EFFE<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">Now what’s your
story friend?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">DIEGO<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">It’s a long story.
If you didn’t keep me in the trunk the whole time, I would have been able to
tell you.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">Some tensions build
as DIEGO stares down EFFE. EFFE looks nervous but cracks a smirk and shrugs. DIEGO
breaks the tension by laughing out loud because he was just joking. He can’t be
mad at the guy who is helping him.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">RAUL comes back with
what looks like a feast of tacos, burritos, rice, and beans. DIEGO’s mouth
starts to water.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">EFFE<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">I wanna hear the
story after we eat Mr. Perez<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">EFFE and DIEGO
attack the food like a couple wild wolves devouring a fresh lamb carcass. RAUL looks
on and tries to grab a taco without his hand being gnarled off.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">After each and every
bite was finished, the trio leans back to let their gut hang out, and DIEGO
compliments the chef.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">DIEGO<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">RAUL.. Sir.. You
have a skill. I haven’t had rice cooked and seasoned that well since my mother.
Why isn’t this place overflowing with people<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">Before
RAUL has a chance to open his mouth, EFFE jumps in to answer.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">EFFE<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">CUZ OF DAMN CORPORATE
AMERICA! This is the most genuine Mexican taco stand in the city if not EVER.
But ever since that Taco Bell/Pizza Hut combo popped up across the street,
basically on the curb, nobody notices this place anymore.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">RAUL<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">He’s right. We have
local, dedicated costumers but that<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">(more)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">RAUL(cont.)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">shit showed up overnight
about a year ago and fast food will always beat tasty food.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">DIEGO<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">I’m sorry to hear
that but thank you so much for the delicious meal. I only have a few bucks on
me but I’m willing to pay for my food.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">EFFE<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">Don’t worry DIEGO. I
saw your “few bucks.” I’ll cover you this time.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">DIEGO<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">Thank you so much. I
don’t think I’ve ever met such a nice young kid like yourself before.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">EFFE<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">Yea well I was
raised right by my mother. And I want to hear why you wanted to come to California
so bad.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">RAUL<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">Haha, shut it EFFE,
you know you and your friends always eat free here.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">EFFE<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">Yea but he didn’t
know that! Now tell me your story.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">DIEGO smiles at the
conversation he just witnessed. By the facial expression he has, he is happy to
have met these two young men. Realizing he is in good company and they are
willing to help, DIEGO tells them his mission. RAUL and EFFE lean in with
anticipation.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">DIEGO<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">When I was about
your age EFFE, maybe a little younger, the love of my life and I had been given
a little surprise and she became pregnant. We were very young but I knew I loved
her with all of my being. I was planning on asking her to marry me right after
the baby was born. I told her my plan thinking she would be excited but I was
mistaken. She became anxious and asked her parents for help. They already didn’t
like me because I never had a steady job and always bounced around doing odd
jobs. As soon as they heard of my plan, they packed up the family and left. No
word from them, I have no idea where they are, I have never seen my child. Boy
or girl, it doesn’t matter, I just want to meet them. It’s been twenty years
and I never heard from her. A few weeks ago I got a letter in the mail. It was
horrific news about her death. I was crushed and had no idea who sent it. All I
know is that she was living in Los Angeles and is buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery
in Glendale. I wanted to come visit her. (beat) …On top of that, I really want
to find my child.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">EFFE sits across
from DIEGO with a half opened mouth looking down at the ground. RAUL, being the
big baby he is, starts crying and runs away.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">EFFE<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">I know exactly where
Forest Lawn is if you would like me to take you there.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">DIEGO<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">EFFE, thank you, but
you have done too much already. I really think I need to worry about this by
myself.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">EFFE<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">No.. really.. I need
to take you.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">DIEGO hears the
sternness in his voice and decides to let the young man take him. They walk to
the car and DIEGO stops four feet from the trunk.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">DIEGO<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">I’m not sitting back
there again.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">They share a laugh
and get in the car.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">INT. – Car –
afternoon <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">The drive was a
pretty long one. The two remain pretty quiet. EFFE has all of a sudden become
timid and shy. DIEGO has too many things on his mind to talk. They sit in
silence.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">While the sun is
beating down on his arm sticking out the window, DIEGO tries to take all of Los
Angeles in during the drive.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">From the beautiful
weather to the exotic plants, the mountains that surround the city to the
hundreds of beaches along the coast, and of course the abundance of Mexican restaurants
and diversity of the population, DIEGO understands and accepts that this is
where the love of his life needed to live.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">DIEGO<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">Where did you grow
up EFFE?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">EFFE<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">Around here<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">DIEGO<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">Okay… How do you
like it around here?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">EFFE<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">Greatest place to
live. I couldn’t have asked for a better life or a better mother.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">DIEGO<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">I bet she is very
proud of you and the young gentleman you have become. I hope my child is
somewhat like you.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">EFFE clings his jaw
and his eyes water up, but he is able to hide it while DIEGO keeps looking at
the window.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">EXT- Forest Lawn
Cemetary- afternoon<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">The car pulls into
the cemetery and DIEGO is in awe over how big and beautiful it is. They park
and go inside of the flower shop.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">DIEGO<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">What kind of flowers
should I get? She liked them all.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">EFFE<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">Think about it a little.
You’re about to say something you’ve wanted to say for the past twenty years.
You have definitely thought of this conversation a thousand times in your head.
You probably didn’t think it would be to a grave though. Get some flowers you
think she would appreciate if you were taking her out on a date.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">DIEGO<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">Daisies. Simple and sweet.
She never liked extravagance things. That’s one reason I loved her. She was just
happy being with me. Simple and sweet.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">DIEGO pays for the
twenty daisies, one for each year he wasn’t with her. He walks outside to meet
up with EFFE.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">DIEGO<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">Hey, I’m ready.
Should we ask someone where she is located?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">EFFE<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">No, I want to show
you something first.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">DIEGO is reluctant
but he follows EFFE into a chapel looking building. DIEGO turns the corner
inside and sees one wall of the building is the last supper beautifully crafted
in stain glass. He pulls out the rosary beads and starts praying. EFFE kneels
with him and they pray together.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">EFFE reaches for DIEGO’s
hand and motions for him to follow him. DIEGO, with tears in his eyes from the
overwhelming feeling goes with EFFE. They walk down a hall and EFFE stops in
front of a tombstone. He lightly touches it with his hand.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">DIEGO looks over to
see what it reads:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">Rosie Martina Ortanga<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">1976 – 2013<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">Beloved Daughter, Sister, and Mother<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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to cry as he looks over the granite stone. He puts the flowers in the holder
and keeps touching them with his hands. After a moment, he realizes EFFE is right
behind him crying. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">DIEGO<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">How did you know
where she would be?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">EFFE<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">My full name is
Felipe Martinez Ortanga. She was my mother.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">The tears abruptly stop
and DIEGO stands there with his mouth open. He looks up at his son and grabs a
hold of EFFE’s shoulders while looking into his eyes. He smiles from ear to ear
and starts laughing. DIEGO gives EFFE an embrace that only a father and son can
share.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">THE END.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Courier New";">Mike Macaluso</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Times;">OJ Simpson's Home - 360 N. Rockingham Avenue, Brentwood. </span></b><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Times;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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We all know the house... When OJ
led police on a horribly slow chase down the I-405 in LA he wound up here...
His Brentwood home. Although the house was knocked down in 1998, this is
the site where OJ finally surrendered to the police.</div>
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360 N. Rockingham Avenue,
Brentwood. The $5 million Tudor mansion of O.J. Simpson, where he and Nicole
were married, where he was arrested for her murder on June 17, 1994 (following
the Bronco freeway chase), and where he lived after being found "not
guilty" in the trial. Simpson's house became an unusual tourist attraction
in the months following the tragic events. He was forced to sell the home after
losing a civil lawsuit. In July of 1998, the new owner of the estate bulldozed
the home and all of the other buildings on the property. (The property is
located north of Sunset Blvd, at the southeast corner of Rockingham &
Ashford)</div>
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The Tudor revival architecture of
the 20th century first manifested itself in domestic architecture beginning in
the United
Kingdom in the mid to late 19th century based on a revival of
aspects of Tudor style.
It later became an influence in some other countries, especially the British
colonies.</div>
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The emphasis was on the simple,
rustic, and the less impressive aspects of Tudor architecture, imitating in
this way medieval
cottages or country houses. Though the
style follows these more modest characteristics, items such as steeply pitched roofs, half-timbering often
infilled with herringbone
brickwork, tall mullioned windows, high chimneys, jettied (overhanging)
first floors above pillared porches,
dormer windows supported
by consoles, and even at
times thatched
roofs, gave Tudor revival its more striking effects.</div>
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The amazing thing about the current
address and house that is located there now is that the homeowners have
essentially done the same thing that the owners of the Carpenters house did.
The residence is covered in plants. The house is almost invisible to see. My
Dad and I drove by the location but the only thing that we saw were a bunch of
oddly placed bushes, trees and plants.</div>
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When one thinks of Los Angeles,
usually the first thing that come to mind include visions of Hollywood, a star
studded sidewalk, a warm beach filled with beautiful people, or maybe even the
hostile urban landscape of South Central. True, these things do exist in the
Los Angeles city limits, but all too often, the more normal, subdued portions
of the city are left out of the grand vision that most people think up. Often
times, the general picture of Los Angeles completely disregards the San
Fernando Valley to the north of Hollywood, a portion of LA that dwarfs the Los
Angeles one would find south of the Hollywood Hills.</div>
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Once
a vast fertile valley occupied by mostly farmers, the valley is now home to a
mostly suburban sprawl dotted by businesses and main streets which mirror
aspects of the more easily recognized Los Angeles. Grids of single family homes
and cul-de-sacs reach for miles, creating a suburban sprawl that by most
definitions works in direct contrast to what most would assimilate to Los
Angeles or Hollywood. There are no beaches here, no upscale bars or
restaurants. No flashing lights guiding you towards risqué’ night clubs, no
stars’ handprints in the sidewalk.</div>
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>And
yet, the valley still retains a spirit of Los Angeles tucked into its
intersection strip-malls and child-friendly neighborhoods. As soon as you think
you’ve left LA all together, one could spot a medical marijuana dispensary, a
little film developing booth standing idle in one of thousand parking lots. And
still, like the rest of LA county, however suburban and family friendly the
neighborhood may seem, it is still ruled by the necessity of having a car to
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present. The four lane arterial road, endless parking lot wastelands, a billboard for 1-800-Get-Thin, and the
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The Figure 8 mural is on the side of the Solutions! Audio-Video Repair at the
corner of Fountain and Sunset in the Silver Lake neighborhood. Originally a simple mural, it was
immortalized after a photo taken there by Autumn de Wilde, which ended up as
the cover for Elliott Smith's 2000 album, <i>Figure
8</i>. Made during his time in Los Angeles, it's one of his more approachable
albums, amid a catalog of deep, dark songs, that to the casual listener can
come off heavy and painful. Since his death in Los Angeles in 2003, the mural
became a memorial, still standing today. The wall is covered in messages to
Elliott from fans, mixed with some graffiti, street art, and a wheat paste of
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Smith was born and raised in the South, started his music career in
Portland/Seattle, and eventually ended up in Los Angeles around the turn of the
century. These were some of the toughest times of a life full of heartache and
pain. Whether Los Angeles contributed to or simply enhanced his struggles is seen
in many songs written and recorded after he moved to the city. Songs like "LA" (example lyric:
"cars parked in the sun, living in the day / but last night I was about to
throw it all away"), "Pretty (Ugly Before)" ("sunshine,
been keeping me up for days") "Memory Lane" ("isolation
pushes you til every muscle aches") and "A Distorted Reality Is Now A
Necessity To Be Free" ("sun rising on a chopping glare, rain dropping
acid blotter in the air") reflect the effects Los Angeles can have on your
psyche. Themes of being alone, eternal sunshine, and fake people bending you to
their will come through in songs on <i>Figure
8</i> as well as his posthumous release <i>From
A Basement on a Hill </i>and some studio rarities unearthed after his death.
Not only do his songs play with Angelino themes, but names and places are
dispersed all over, with song titles like "Alameda" and
"Angeles," plus his cover of Bob Marley's "Concrete
Jungle." <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial;">The Activity</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial;">:
Head east on Sunset Blvd from Vine Street, towards Silver Lake. When Sunset
bends right at Fountain, look for the mural on your right. There's metered
parking around, but you'll only need to be there for a few minutes. Check out
the mural, and corresponding memorial messages and artwork. You can see the
profound effect his music has had on people's lives, and feel free to add your
own piece in his honor. Elliott's connection with the Figure 8 theme in general
is best considered while staring at the mural. Smith said that he "liked
the idea of a self-contained, endless pursuit of perfection. But I have a
problem with perfection. I don't think perfection is very artful. But there's
something I liked about the image of a skater going in this endless twisted
circle that doesn't have any endpoint. So the object is not to stop or arrive
anywhere; it's just to make this thing as beautiful as they can." Smith's
thoughts come through in the song "Figure 8," which actually isn't on
the album itself, but found on the Grand Mal Studio Rarities collection (bonus
trivia: it's a cover of a School House Rock song). Living in Los Angeles can
feel like a figure 8 sometimes, going around and around, trying to get
somewhere better but never actually getting anywhere. But Smith actually adopts
the song's optimistic view, to focus on the beauty of the figure itself. To
survive in LA, maybe you need to share the song's positive outlook. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial;">Sources</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial;">:
http://www.notfortourists.com/LD.aspx/Los-Angeles/Landmarks/The-Figure-8-Mural<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial;">S. Martelli</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial;">The Story</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial;">:
In August 1967, George Harrison and his wife Pattie were visiting America, and
the Beatles' manager Brian Epstein put them up in a house high in the Hollywood
hills' "bird streets." They were waiting for the Beatles' publicist,
Derek Taylor, to arrive at the house, and, as Harrison puts it, Derek
"rang to say he'd be late. I told him on the phone that the house was in Blue
Jay Way. And he said he could find it OK...he could always ask a cop."
Harrison was tired from his flight so he "waited and waited...There was a
fog and it got later and later. To keep myself awake...I wrote a song about
waiting for him in Blue Jay Way. There was a little Hammond organ in the corner
of this house which I hadn't noticed until then...so I messed around on it and
the song came." The song he's talking about ended up being "Blue Jay
Way," the spacey, dreamy track on the Beatles' <i>Magical Mystery Tour</i> album.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial;">The Message</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial;">:
The meaning behind the song's lyrics are rather straightforward. From the
opening line, you get the sense of what Harrison was going through, and the
story's Los Angeles connection. Fog can trap your mind in LA, and give you a
false (although, sometimes true) sense of isolation. Harrison wanted to sleep,
but was waiting for his late friends. The fog, mixed with the jet-lag, are
lulling him to fall asleep, and you get that sense from the lyrics and cloudy
organ part. Harrison shows some frustration about Taylor's tardiness, because
he's not accustomed to the schedule LA works on. It's common to be late, so
it's not rude or inconsiderate. It simply means you hit traffic, had car
troubles, or got lost in confusing, hilly streets.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial;">The Activity</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial;">:
The best way to approach the house is from the west. Take Sunset Boulevard from
the 405, headed towards Hollywood. Drive about 5 1/2 miles, past the grandeur
of some of Hollywood's elite mansion addresses. Turn left onto N Doheny Dr,
heading uphill. Here is where you start the song. Clocking in at about 4
minutes, it should bring you right to the front door (or lost somewhere in the
hills). After a half mile, take a right onto Oriole Dr (beginning of the
"bird streets"). Make a left onto Thrasher, then the 2nd left onto
Blue Jay Way, just as Harrison starts pleading, "please don't be
long." If it's a clear day, you get a nice view of Beverly Hills and
Hollywood. On a smoggy or foggy day, as Harrison experienced, you feel alone,
unable to even see your neighbor's house. The house itself is unremarkable
(from the street), but the song is about the journey, not the building. Put
your car in neutral and glide down out of the hills, careful to avoid dead ends
and backwards streets. Do all this without a GPS, and you might feel like
you're in 1967. If you get lost, don't be afraid to "ask a policeman on
the way."<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial;">Sources</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial;">:
www.beatlesbible.com/songs/blue-jay-way/<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">S. Martelli</span></div>
<!--EndFragment-->Introduction to Los Angeleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17666793791974856444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8583485281216708931.post-88182885184194273392013-12-09T23:00:00.000-08:002013-12-16T20:25:03.228-08:00Baldwin Hills/Crenshaw - Melissa Moore<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%;">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> When I first arrived in L.A I admit
that I thought it would be similar to any modern day bustling city. I thought
that this huge and wondrous state would be as diverse as my home Philadelphia
or even as diverse as its east coast counterpart, New York. I was unpleasantly
surprised to find out that the city is very evidently segregated by not only
class but race. This separation is so drastic that one can drive from one
neighborhood to the next and literally see only one race in each section of the
city. It is not weird to see this in the city that I live but not this
drastically. I began to notice the lack of African American people during my
commute to my internship as well as just hanging out in various parts around
the city. I began to wonder where all the black people were. So I asked my
older cousin who happened to live out here where the black people had gone and
he told me South Central L.A which meant Crenshaw, Compton, Inglewood, Ladera
Heights and Baldwin Hills. I was immediately intrigued by Baldwin Hills because
BET Networks where I had interned had had a show that filmed on location there
years ago. So one day he picked me up and we drove through this section of the
city. It had an amazing view of Hollywood, tons of beautiful of homes, and
weirdly enough large oil pumps. Apparently the area had for quite some time
been used for drilling petroleum and finding oil wells. My cousin mentioned
that “white flight” was the cause of the racial lines but for the most part
white people are moving back into the neighborhood. I still did not see very
many though. As far as the architecture of the homes they seemed felt way more
open and inviting. Very few of them had the high gates and high bushes that
fence off the homes of places like Beverly Hills. The houses even looked a
little more uniform than anywhere else I had seen in the city. But I suppose that the more expensive homes were further up the hills, hidden away.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> I wanted to visit the Museum of African
American Art but because of their hours unfortunately I was unable to. It was
still nice however to ride through this part of the city and see all the black
owned businesses and even the middle class and upper class black homes. Diversity
has been such a big part of my life that seeing defined sections of the city
really kind of shocked me. Through some research I was also able to find that
the first Olympic Village was built there to house the athletes in the 1932
Olympics. It was later destroyed. There was also a damn collapse in Baldwin
Hills in the 60's killed five people and destroyed 65 homes. It is interesting
to walk through these neighborhoods and compare them to other parts of the
city. It truly is a surprising, unique and individual place.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;">Melissa Moore</span></div>
Introduction to Los Angeleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17666793791974856444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8583485281216708931.post-10672234440531276972013-12-08T17:24:00.002-08:002013-12-08T17:24:40.954-08:00Theme Building & The Encounter at LAX
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The Theme Building is located at the Los Angeles
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Originally the design of the airport had all terminal
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constructed elsewhere.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Theme Building
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In the late 1990s, Walt Disney Imagineering redesigned the
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House, Rudolph Schindler, 1925<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The impeccable mid-century modern
residence is comprised of two structures emphasizing Schindler’s use of
materials such as concrete, redwood and glass. The lower part of the house is
concrete, but it’s only visible from the backside of the sloping site.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The house underwent a restoration in 2004 and
was registered a Historic-Cultural Monument in 2007. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Much of the exterior redwood cladding, the
wood-framed windows and rotted beams were replaced and some of the original
furniture and built-ins were re-fabricated (and enlarged to signal they are
derivative). <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The house consists of two
separate geometric portions - the upper in redwood and lower in slab-cast
concrete, horizontally scored to match the upper portion. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is also a new front garden that was
designed by Richard Neutra. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
restoration was done by architect and contractor Jeff Fink, who has done a
number of Schindler restorations in LA, including the Fitzpatrick and Wolff
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<span class="pic-img-title"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Between 1920 -1950,
the Los Feliz-Silver Lake area of Los Angeles produced more first-rate modern
architecture than any other region in the United States.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Part of this is because of the residence of
great architects like R.M. Schindler.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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European intellectuals in the 1930s.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Wanting to use the environment around them such as the sun heightening
the angularity of modern architecture and the year round gardens creating a
backdrop of contrast to the box shaped, steel, glass, and concrete houses.</span></span></div>
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Schindler's ability to take a small single family home and transform it into a
hip International style duplex.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With the
addition of overhanging roofs and other Schindler trademarks, the architect has
created a very pleasing design. It is 700 square feet, with one bedroom and one
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in the master bedroom. Color schemes throughout are by color consultant Dorian
LaPadura. Color is a brick red but seems to change throughout the day and
night. The darkness and lightness of the tone get interesting, but the
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City Hall is the center of the government in Los
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The concrete in the tower is made with sand from
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Prior to the late 1950s no other building in Los Angeles was
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Introduction to Los Angeleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17666793791974856444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8583485281216708931.post-35134059402492840642013-12-08T14:39:00.001-08:002013-12-08T17:28:24.914-08:00Jail Cafe now the El Cid<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Margarita Cordova, and Clark Allen turned the building into the
Cabaret Concert Theatre.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The three
wanted to open their own Flamenco hub after working at the Purple Onion for the
past six years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In late 1962 the playhouse
was converted into a replica of a 16th century tavern, which is El Cid
today.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The “El Cid” name was decided on
since Clark Allen originally wanted it named after him.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The cost of each letter for an illuminated
sign would be too much though and he decided on El Cid after talking to
Cordova, his wife.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The name was the same
title of a popular Spanish movie that had come out at the same time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They kept the theme Spanish, but not 'America
trying to look like Spanish.'<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One of the
things to attract customers were the leaks in the roof.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They would hand out umbrellas to patrons on
rainy days and fans from Tijuana, Mexico on hot days.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This along with not knowing whom the waiter
or waitress was that night made each experience unique and business kept picking
up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The El Cid was sold in 1973, after
two patrons held up Allen and Cordova at gunpoint after they closed up for the night and Allen was shot, but not fatally.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
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The singers' home may be replaced. The new owner has had enough.</h2>
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<span class="pubdate" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">February 16, 2008</span><span class="separator" style="border: 0px; color: #666666; font-family: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px 5px;">|</span><span style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Bob Pool</span> | <span style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Times Staff Writer</span></div>
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We've only just begun . . . to learn what is happening to the Downey family home that was made world-famous by the pop duo the Carpenters.</div>
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The five-bedroom tract house and a smaller next-door dwelling that was connected to it by an enclosed walkway was where Richard and Karen Carpenter fine-tuned their greatest hits in the 1970s.</div>
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The pair lived in the main house with their parents. The adjoining house was something of an annex, where there was an office, rehearsal studio and recreation room.</div>
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The Newville Avenue compound became a magnet for fans around the world when it was pictured on the Carpenters' tri-fold cover for their 1973 hit album "Now & Then." It is also where an anorexic Karen Carpenter collapsed in 1983 before dying.</div>
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The pair's parents remained in the residence until Harold Carpenter's death in 1988 and Agnes Carpenter's in 1996. Richard Carpenter sold the place in mid-1997.</div>
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Tiring of a nonstop parade of fans paying hommage to Karen Carpenter and her and her brother's music, the compound's current owners have torn down the annex and begun construction on a larger house. They've also submitted plans to Downey officials for the replacement of the 39-year-old main house.</div>
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Their 'Graceland'</div>
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Fans are outraged.</div>
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"This house is our version of Graceland," said Carpenters aficionado Jon Konjoyan, a 57-year-old Toluca Lake music writer and promoter who is leading a campaign to save the remaining original house from destruction.</div>
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"They were such a huge American act in the '70s," he said. "So many people loved them."</div>
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The response underscores the enduring draw of the Carpenters, the vocal duo whose soft -- some say saccharine -- songs were in marked contrast to the harder rock acts also popular in the '70s and '80s.</div>
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Although some of their music is now relegated to dentists' offices and elevators, the Carpenters continue to have a loyal fan base.</div>
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Konjoyan was a young man in 1974 when he and his brother made a pilgrimage to the Newville Avenue home.</div>
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From 1981 to 1990, he worked for the Carpenters' label, A&M Records.</div>
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"When they photographed the 'Now & Then' cover here in 1973, the house was instantly immortalized," Konjoyan said. "Actually, when the photographer had come to the house to shoot the cover, they didn't know what to do. The photographer said, 'Why not get in the car and drive by?' "</div>
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So they did.</div>
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"They used Richard's red Ferrari. People thought it was a Pinto," Konjoyan said.</div>
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Music fans quickly tracked down the address -- often with the help of the Carpenters' polite neighbors who would direct the devotees through the neighborhood's maze of streets.</div>
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In 1974, Rolling Stone magazine reported that a stalker had driven up and down the avenue's short cul-de-sac looking for Karen. "I guess the Downey police are good -- that was the end of the story," Konjoyan said.</div>
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By all accounts, the home's current owners have been remarkably kind to Carpenter fans who still flock to Newville Avenue to gawk at the house and point to the upstairs bedroom where Karen collapsed.</div>
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Over the years they have patiently invited visitors inside to see the house and the backyard -- which the Carpenter family turned into a lush Japanese garden.</div>
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Fans, in turn, have posted photographs of the home's interior and exterior and written accounts of their visits on the Internet.</div>
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Last year, the owners held a yard sale, which drew many fans looking for vinyl records and old furniture, including what was said to be "Karen Carpenter's original bed and mattress."</div>
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Some fans complained that the Japanese garden had fallen into disrepair -- that its pond had dried up and its quaint wooden arched bridges where Karen and Richard were sometimes photographed were dilapidated.</div>
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The homeowners, Manuel and Blanca Melendez Parra, could not be reached Friday for comment.</div>
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But their daughter Jessica Parra said fans' interest in the home has caught her family by surprise. At first, the family invited fans inside and even gave away autographed posters and other items that Richard Carpenter had left behind when the houses were sold.</div>
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"In the beginning, we let everybody in. But honestly, it became horrible, not only for us but for the neighborhood," said Parra, a 26-year-old law student who says she is not a fan of the Carpenters' music. "People peek in windows and take pictures. They leave flowers on the front porch."</div>
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Her father, who is from Cuba, does not have the emotional attachment to the place that fans do, she said. "My dad has said, 'Fine, if they like it so much then buy it.' "</div>
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The one-story, three-bedroom house next door was acquired by the Carpenters in 1971, when they were rocketing to the top of the music world. It is being remodeled into a larger, two-story structure.</div>
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Downey officials said plans for a new residence on the site of the main house have been submitted. No demolition permit has been issued.</div>
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Fans of the Carpenters acknowledge that they may have run out of time to save the house.</div>
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Konjoyan's campaign to save the residence calls for it to be privately purchased and rehabilitated at its current location. If that is not possible, he suggests that it could be moved elsewhere.</div>
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Other fans have proposed that Downey officials declare the house a historic landmark as a way of encouraging its preservation. They point to the demolition of the famed Firestone Boulevard cruiser hangout Johnie's Broiler as proof that their community's heritage is in jeopardy.</div>
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"I urge the Downey City Council to take pride in their community's connection to the Carpenters' legacy and stop the demolition," fan Linda Thibert of Canada wrote last year to the Downey Patriot newspaper.</div>
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Music lover Jennifer Byrne, a 31-year-old writer originally from Miami, said she sought out the house on her first visit to Los Angeles in 1998. She said its preservation would help draw attention to the issue of anorexia as well as be a salute to Karen and Richard Carpenter.</div>
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"With the first money they made, this is what they bought for their parents," Byrne said. "They didn't buy a big mansion in Beverly Hills. They didn't go Hollywood."</div>
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Richard Carpenter, who is in the Philippines performing with Filipino singer Claire de la Fuente before President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, could not be reached for comment. Both Parra and the preservationists said Carpenter has stayed out of the debate.</div>
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But the fans vow to persevere and keep their memories of the Carpenters alive because . . . they long to be, close to you.</div>
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