All language subtitles for The School Duel

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- Okay guys, so if you
absolutely gotta have fast food,

here's how to stay quick on your feet.

Take Chicken Rizz, for example.

What's in the rich stack really?

Well, you got your meat and
your cheese, that's protein.

You got your lettuce and
tomato, those are veggies.

So let's ditch the sauce
and try this combo, okay?

First step, we're gonna
eliminate the bread.

Take that shit, throw it in the-

(swipe pings)
- Now, caffeine can

actually help you grow.

Don't believe me?
- Yeah, right.

- Let's start sippin'.
(swipe pings)

- And adding just one masculine accessory

could completely elevate your style,

especially if it says something about you.

Take this for example, this
necklace is very important.

It holds significance to me, you know?

(soft piano music)

(dog tags clinking)

(soft piano music continues)

(soft ominous music)

- Now, I want you to get
organized, guys, okay?

Fuck you, if you think it's
old school, but I keep lists.

That's right, so find a pen
and paper and pay attention.

I like to know who respects me.

But I need to know who
doesn't, you do too.

This helps you visualize your
friends and your enemies.

So picture their faces and
write down their names, done?

Now, keep this on you at all times,

especially if school is a no-phone zone.

(soft ominous music)
(insects chirping)

(breeze whooshing)
(insects chirping)

(distant birds chirping)

(distant animals chirping)
(breeze whooshing continues)

(soft ominous music)

(soft ominous music rising)

(horn blows)

(gunfire crackling)

(soft chilling music)

(school bell ringing)

(shoes clattering muffling)

- [Teacher] Everyone,
please stand for the pledge.

(chairs dragging)

I pledge allegiance

to the flag.
- To the Flag

of the United States of America.

And to the Republic for which it stands,

one Nation, under God, indivisible,

with liberty and justice for all.

(chairs dragging)

(fingers flick)
- Ow!

- Boys, show some respect, please.

All right, partner up, find a friend.

We're gonna talk book reports
from the approved list.

(chairs and shoes clattering)

Odd number?

Sammy, if you like, you
can review on your own.

(soft music)

(soft music rising)
(pencil scratching)

(hands clap)

- [Boys] USA! (hands clap)

USA! (hands clap) USA! (hands clap)

- My name is Sammy. (hands clap)

American man. (hands clap)

I seek an ally. (hands clap)

I choose a friend. (hands clap)

- My name is Sirius. (hands clap)

American man. (hands clap)

I'll fight for my land. (hands clap)

In hand to hand.

- [Boys] Whoa!

- Open hands only!

I wanna see your palms,
I wanna see your palms.

(boys shouting indistinctly)

- Come on!
- Do it!

- Get him already!
(boys shouting indistinctly)

- [Boy] What are you doing, hit him!

(boys shouting indistinctly)

(palm thwacks)

(boys exclaiming)
(whistle blows)

- Alright, he's out, one for
a friend and two for a foe.

Sirius, pick two from your team.

- Rory and Blake.

- [Coach] Alright, Rory,
pick two from the other side.

- [Rory] You, and you.

- Alright, let's line it up.

(soft ominous music)

(soft piano music)

You okay, kid?

Listen, you got some quick hands, man.

But man, I saw you trip him up out there.

- Yeah.
- Yeah? (chuckles)

Well listen, we're just
trying to prepare you boys,

train you up a little bit, okay?

(soft piano music continues)
(distant birds chirping)

Keep working at it.

- I will.
- Let's go.

(soft ominous music)
(crickets chirping)

(upbeat synthwave music)

- Sup? Yeah, I'm quick.

You saw it.

Just call me Sammy, Sammy Whammy.

Oh, it's my gaming tag,
level 30 in Call of Honor.

(upbeat synthwave music continues)

Nah, it's cool, it's just a game.

Yeah, we could be friends.

We could hang after school.

Oh, you smoke too?

- [Sammy's Mom] Sammy!

- Coming!

Can I have coffee?

- Coffee?

Really?

Okay.

(chair drags)

And, uh, how do you like your coffee?

- Um, like Dad?

- Okay, so black.

- Yeah.

(distant dog barking)

(soft music)

(clears throat) You don't have
to button all the buttons.

Why don't we-
- Mom-

- You don't wanna give the kids

another reason to taunt you.

- I've got it.
- Just, if you just-

- I got it.

- What is that?

(dog tags clinking)
- Oh,

I- I can put 'em back.

- No, no.
- I-

- No, these are yours now, sweetie.

You wear them.

(soft music)

Oh, he'd be so proud of you.

Walk tall, okay?

- I do, Mom.

And nobody taunts me, they respect me.

- I know, I know. (scoffs)

I'll be praying for you today, honey.

(soft music)

(chilling music)

(Sammy choking)
- Hit him!

- You looking for me? Huh?
(boys cheering)

- Get him, what are you doing?

(boys exclaiming)
Kill him already.

(Sammy gasps)
(dog tags clink)

(boys laughing)

- Mine now.
(palm slaps)

(boys chatter muffling)

Captain Jeremy Miller.

Guess you didn't learn much from him, huh?

Now, fuck off before I
really kick your ass.

- [Boys] Ooh!

- Give it to me!

- Sure, come get it.

- No! Please!

(dog tags clinking)

Oh man!

Those were my dad's!

- Woof, baby, ow, ow!

(boys howling)

- [Coach] Let's hustle.

(boys laughing)
(ominous music)

"Those were my dad's," Daddy's! (laughs)

- [Boys] Ooh!

- Was your dad a little
bitch like you too?

(ominous music rising)

(drain cover clinking)
(water rustling)

(ominous music rising)

(ominous music surging)

- Fuck you!
(metal clanks)

(soft ominous music)
(shoes clattering)

- Whoa, whoa, whoa, stop,
stop, stop, stop, stop!

Everyone, back off, back off!

- He's insane, Coach.

- You, to the nurse now!

(Sammy screams)

What happened here, huh?

On the field now.

(hands clapping)
Let's go!

(Sirius's shoes clattering)

And you, get dressed.

First stop, the principal's office.

(boys chattering muffling)

(Sammy softly sobbing)

(pen scratching)

- Asshole.

(soft music)

(belt buckle clinking)

(shoes clattering)

- Ladies, congratulations,

I have an unexpected visitor,
so please give me a few.

- Yes, ma'am.
- Okay.

(soft ominous music)

(door clatters)

- Samuel Miller, again,
what has gotten into you?

Look at me please.

- I...

They choked me and, and
he took my dad's dog tags-

- You used a weapon.

- I didn't!

I mean, I hit him with the metal, but,

but he started it.
- Please stop.

We are not toddlers at a
playground, Samuel, we don't hit.

- But they were pulling
right here and- and- and see?

- Did you see what you
did to that boy's head?

As for the handbook, it's swats,

and I do have your parental
permission slip on file.

(shoes clatter)

- [Coach] Let's move.

Come on.

- Right.

(cabinet door clatters)

Right over here please.

(paddle thuds)

This chastisement is a
form of God's love for you.

(soft ominous music)

Stand up.

(notepad slams)

Alright, then take your pants down.

- Come on, take it like a man.

(soft ominous music)

- I could have you arrested

for assault with a
deadly weapon, you know.

(soft ominous music)

(paddles strikes)

(paddle striking)

(paddle strikes)

(paddle strikes)

(paddle strikes)
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Up.

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(pulsating music rising)

(chilling music)

(motor rumbling)

(motor stops)

(pulsating music rising)

(lawnmower cranks)

(motor rumbling)

(buttons beeping)

(metal cabinet door clattering)

(pulsating music rising)

(soft pulsating music)

(cabinet door clatters)

(chilling music)

(pulsating beat strikes)

- Shit.

(bullets clinking)

(pulsating music rising)

Oh, oh, this thing?

This is a fucking gun!

AR, boy!

Oh, you have one too?

Well, mine's in your fucking face!

Nah, it's just for protection.

Unless you got a problem.

Does anyone here have a fucking problem?

(rifle clicks)

(pulsating music surging)

Bang-

- Sammy?

(soft pulsating music)

- I'm gonna be the victor, master.

Winner, man, Sammy Whammy.

That's right, man!

Come on, bitch!
(gunfire crackling)

Yeah, you heard me!

- Excuse me, Sammy?
(door knocking)

- [Sammy] Yeah?

Yes, ma'am?

- Dinner in 20.

(soft ominous music)

(shoes clattering)

- Incoming!
(game gunfire rumbling)

- (sighs) Shit.

(music on phone)
♪ Red Ferrari and a- ♪

- [Woman On Phone] Girls
love tall guys, we do.

- Your school called today.

- Yeah, it's okay, it's all worked out.

- [Woman On Phone] You know
what else helps in small doses?

- No, it's not okay.

And it's not worked out.

We're gonna talk about this.

What, what are we gonna do with you?

- With me?

Mom, it isn't my fault, I
can't go to this school.

- You go to a good
Christian public school.

Hey, listen, all schools
these days are implementing

traditional values, and it's a good thing.

- I don't think so, I think that's BS.

- Hey, excuse me!

Watch your language!

Now, if you were in trouble at school,

you are in trouble at home.

I'm gonna start taking things...

I'm- I'm- I'm gonna take
away your video games.

Your dad never would've
let you off so easy.

You are lucky he's not here.

(spoon clacking)

(distant crickets chirping)

No, no, that...

Honey, that's not what I meant.

That's not what I meant, honey.

I- I wish he-
(chair clatters)

(Sammy's mom sighs)
(gentle organ music)

♪ Makes me white as snow ♪

♪ No other fount I know ♪

♪ Nothing but the blood of Jesus ♪

- Let's bow our heads as the ushers

come forward for the offering.

Dear Jesus, we come to you
today with our arms open,

more than our hearts, right?
(chilling beat)

(chilling music)
(shoes thumping)

(tapping shoe rattling)

- [Man's Voice] Final kill.

(chilling music surging)

(rifle fires)

- And when he shed his
precious blood for us,

his sacrifice, it was
more than just symbolism.

We know that in a blink of an eye, Christ,

he could come down off his
cross and smite his enemies

and leave us here to suffer on our own.

But he said, "Forgive them, Lord.

Forgive them, for they
know not what they do."

(soft music rises)
(students chatter muffling)

(bell ringing muffling)
(soft music surging)

(soft chilling music surging)

(bell ringing distorting)

- [Intercom] Good morning,
Freedom Bell Middle students.

Today is Martyr's Day.

Please join me in honoring them

by keeping our school safe,

and battling the enemy within.

Submit an application
today for the School Duel.

- [Sirius] And they give
you real military ranks.

So at some point, you
outrank the guards even.

The pay goes up the longer you last.

- I think the last guy bought

like a Ferrari or something.

He wasn't even 16.

- Well, you get your
permit when you're 15.

Plus, my dad would let me
practice in it if I won.

(ominous pulsating music)

Not for you.

(bullet drags)

(ominous pulsating music continues)

(students chattering muffling)
(ominous music rising)

(buttons beeping)

(metal cabinet door clattering)

(ominous music rising)

(cabinet door clatters)

(button beeps)

(ominous music softening)

- [Man In Video] Alright, you guys asked

and I answered the call, baby, today.

Let's get down to it, which is better?

The AR-15 or the AK-47?

Well, clearly, I have a preference,

so we'll get into that today-
- Sammy?

- And we'll go through all-
- Bye, Mom!

J-O-H-N-3-1-6.
(buttons beeping)

(error alert buzzes)
(cabinet slams)

Bitch.

- [Man In Video] I'm
Governor Anthony Ramiro-

- Shit!

- [Man In Video] And this
message is locked and loaded.

- [Boy In Video] We are Americans.

- [Boy In Video] American teenagers.

- [Boy In Video] No
matter our backgrounds.

- Fucking ants.
- No matter how rich

or how poor.

- [Boy In Video] We
stand up for ourselves.

- We take pride in who we are.

- And we will protect the Constitution.

- At all costs.

- Calling all kings.

- Calling all martyrs.

- We live by it.

- We die by it.

- We fight the unseen enemy
(ominous music surging)

among us, within us.
(rifle clicks)

(gentle piano music)
Join us today.

Click here to signal your interest

and earn your your spot in history.

The free state of Florida wants you.

(piano key chimes)

(dramatic music)

(crowd cheering)

(tanks rumbling)

(chilling music)

They say that with each martyr, we save up

to 100 school children.
(rifle fires)

So that means many of my peers don't have

to worry about being hunted down.

They don't have to worry
about being targeted

while they're just trying to learn.

(chilling music)

(tank tracks rattling)
I took the lives

of those martyrs in order
to save lives, really.

I challenge you at home to
consider this great honor.

If you got a problem,
don't take it to school,

take it to the Duel!

(crowd cheering)
(intense music surging)

(ominous music)

(pencil scratching)

(soft ominous music)

(shoes softly clattering)
(ominous music)

- I can't think of two
more deserving students

to represent our school this year.

- Yeah, well, host county qualifies

craftspeople, as you know,

but, uh, this is the National Legion.

We are tasked with finding,
uh, our own players.

Maybe even the king.

- Well, there's several that seem

to fill the qualifications this year.

- Probably more than you think,

since we also monitor the online interest.

- Oh, well, speaking potential
kings, hello, Sirius.

- Principal Wigton, and sir.

(soft music)

- [Principal Wigton]
How's the head, young man?

- Oh, it's good.
- Mm-hm.

- Basically healed.

- Hard-headed, it's, it's good.

- Yeah, but I just turned around
and he hit me from behind.

But it was like a sucker punch.

I'm a better fighter and a good shot.

Like, he would never
beat me in a one-on-one.

I've been training for this my whole life.

- Right, you mentioned
that several times now.

- Thank you, Sirius.

- No, ma'am, thank you.

It's my honor.

- [Captain Stegmann] Thank you, dismissed.

(soft ominous music)

- He's one of our best and brightest.

He comes from a great family.

- Right, well, he's got chops.

But that kid who hit him, uh,

would that be Samuel Miller?

- Oh, that student, yes.

Uh, he wouldn't be a potential king, I...

Coach Williams?

- Right, and as his coach, I don't think

he's physically ready
for something like this.

- Well, we're looking for fighters.

Aggressive, ruthless when necessary.

Plus, the player makes the gun.

- [Principal Wigton] I
see you read his file.

You see, as the host county,

we wanted to submit a
potential king, not a...

Well, not a martyr, as
you like to call them.

- He is here, isn't he?

(soft ominous music)

- Well, let me check if he's present.

Coach Williams?

- And yes, King Solomon
did have many wives,

but that was the Old
Testament, the old ways.

But, but, but one thing was
always clear from the beginning.

It was Adam and Eve, not Adam and Steve.

(students laughing)

Alright, alright, and of course, marriage

has always been defined as a union

between a man and a woman.

- Too bad for you, fag.

(chairs clattering)

- [Intercom] Samuel Miller, please report

to the principal's office.
- [Class] Ooh!

- [Intercom] I repeat, Samuel Miller,

please report to the...
- Aw, you gonna cry?

- Read my mind.
(door slams)

(soft ominous music)

(shoes clatter)
(shoes screech)

- Gotcha.

- Sammy, we brought you here
today to discuss a, uh...

- A choice.

- Now, you're not in any trouble,

but, uh, Sammy, this is Captain Stegmann.

- You've met certain qualifications.

- Alright, alright.

Son, I am here representing
the National Legion

and we assist in recruiting
the finest young men

in the state for participation
in the School Duel.

You're familiar with the Duels, of course.

- Are you serious?

- I am very serious.

And meeting the qualifications
is the first step.

- Oh my god, I-

- Please don't take the
Lord's name in vain, Samuel.

- I'm sorry, I- I just, wow!

Did Sirius, did he qualify too?

- Well, qualifications
are government matter.

I'm sure you understand.

But we can only select one student here

to pursue an application,

which of course would be your choice.

And since you are of age,

we can keep it completely
confidential from your family.

And, uh, assuming, uh, uh, uh,

Coach here will be your sponsor,

I'd like to ask a few questions today,

and depending on how that goes,

invite you down to
National Legion Post 111

to discuss this in more detail.

You with me?

All right.

(ominous music)

(water rustling)

(flashlight clicks)

(upbeat hip hop music)
(car revving)

♪ Red Ferrari and a green Lamborghini ♪

♪ Rolled 'em up to Fountain ♪

♪ One's a bitch and one's a meanie ♪

♪ Nothing SoFlo like ♪

♪ It's like a rapper ♪
(door knocking)

♪ Turned to Genie ♪
- One sec.

♪ When you free me, wish your dreamie ♪

♪ Rub my weanie, now sash- ♪
(door clattering)

(door creaking)
- Whatcha doing?

- Just watching stuff.

- What's this?

- Oh, it, there's...

Showing the Duel for the eighth graders.

Since it's in our county this year, I...

- Wait, I- I don't remember seeing

a permission slip for this, we...

We only just started PG-13.

- Mom, it's, it's just violence.

It's not like sex or anything.

It's really important.

- Well, a lot of things are
really important, sweetie, but,

you're still a kid.

- Well, it's to protect kids.

- Hm, well, that may be
true, but guess what.

My job is to protect you, okay?

And remember, He sees everything.

No fowl language.
(light hip hop music)

♪ Another round, 'nother
round, 'nother round ♪

♪ Load it up ♪
(rifle clicks)

(door creaking)
(door clatters)

♪ Red Ferrari and a green Lamborghini ♪

♪ Rolled 'em up to Fountain ♪

♪ One's a bitch and one's a meanie ♪

♪ Nothing SoFlo like, it's
like a rapper turned to Genie ♪

♪ When you free me, what's your dreamie ♪

♪ Rub my weanie, now sashimi at ♪

♪ Nobu next door, Soho next to that ♪

♪ Now we upstairs and I'm
hitting it from the back ♪

♪ But I ain't tired yet,
'cause you know that I pack ♪

♪ 9 mil AR-teen, little
cash from my sack ♪

♪ It turns me ♪
♪ Baby momma ♪

(gentle country music)
(bottles clinking)

(door clatters)

- Just a second, kid, grab a seat.

Bam! (laughs)

I always win.

Even if I have to keep one up my sleeve,

you know what I mean?

- Oh. Yeah.

- Oh, strong handshake, good, that's good.

- Thank you, sir, Captain.

And I just wanted to
say, I know some things.

I have skills.

- Oh? Like?

- Shotguns, trap.

- [Captain Stegmann] A
skeet boy, okay, good.

- And I hunt too.

Or, I did with my dad.

He served too before he passed.

- Ah, not KIA.

Gold Star families don't qualify.

It's a common misconception.

- Uh...

- He wasn't killed in action, I assume.

- Oh, no, nothing like that.

- You mind?

- Oh, no, he smoked too, so, my dad.

- Wasn't from these things, right?

Couldn't be, it's them
vapes that'll kill ya.

Banned now, better the
devil you know, right?

- Yeah, no, uh...

The VA hospital gave
him the wrong medicine

and he wasn't right.

- Ah.
- He, like,

he wasn't himself, so, he, uh, you know.

- I know, I know all too well,

happens to some of the best of them.

(motorcycle outside rumbling)

Hey, walk with me.

He was one of ours, made it really far.

Higher place, higher rank, higher pay.

His parents accepted the cash, of course.

Totally changed their lives.

But they didn't want this.

(gentle country music muffling)

- Why not?
- Well...

For some people, I
guess, just that reminder

of sacrifice, it's more
than they can take.

But that's how this
great nation was built.

And we have to remember
our fallen patriots, right?

- Well, yeah.
- Yeah.

And he lived it up too.

At the Duel, you get your own
personal preparation room,

private meals of course,
plus, you're famous afterwards

because, well, you're on TV.

- Online too.

- Online too, yeah, very popular.

Last year's winners
still signing autographs.

- Yeah, I follow.

- All right.

Now this year, I need a
real strong representative.

Especially since our county is hosting.

But if I choose you as my first pick

or even an alternate,
(palm slaps)

you'd have to wake up not knowing

is today the day or just
another day at school.

You with me?

You with me?

It has to be kept a secret from everyone.

Now, reviewing your application...

(pulsating music surging)

(crowd cheering strikes)
Let's see, um...

♪ Forgive and forget ♪

- How about an autograph here.

(gentle country music)
♪ Forgive and forget ♪

♪ Now I regret I made you upset ♪

♪ Forgive and forget ♪

(Captain Stegmann chuckles)

♪ Forgive what you heard ♪

- And here.
♪ Forget what I said ♪

- Let's just do the initials, okay?

And state here, uh, you
waive parental rights.

Just confirming you have access
to firearms at home, right?

Any assault rifles?

- Oh yeah, they're my dad's.

- Ah, gotta love the paperwork, huh?

- Oh yeah, I'm used to it.

Yeah, I'm listing all my goals and stuff,

people I wanna be like.

Hey, I wanna add you.

♪ I wasn't wise. ♪

- Ah.

And, uno más right there.

♪ Ever do it again ♪
(country music rising)

♪ So open your arms ♪
(razor buzzing)

♪ You'll have no regrets ♪
(crowd chanting muffling)

♪ Let's make up again ♪

♪ Kiss me and then ♪
- Protect the kids!

Protect the kids!
♪ Forgive and forget ♪

- [Crowd] Protect the
kids! Protect the kids!

♪ It's hard for me to say I'm sorry ♪

- A high and tight? Really?

- Yeah, like Dad's.

- Okay, well, he only had it

'cause he had to, he didn't like it.

- Well, sometimes you
gotta do what we gotta do.

- What has gotten into you?

What, you wanna look like those kids?

Thank God every day
that you don't qualify.

(sprinklers ticking)
(distant birds chirping)

- I'm just trying to be more organized,

and disciplined, that's all.

Oh, and I was thinking about a sport.

- Really?

- Dad was teaching me in trap shooting,

and you know it's in the Olympics, right?

- Yeah, you know, (clears throat)

I don't think that's...

I don't think that's the
right sport for you right now.

- Why?

- Well, I can't be there
to supervise, for one.

- Mom, I'm 13.

You know, it's- it's my right

that I have firearms when I'm 13.

- With parental permission.

- Mom, I need it!

And you changed the safe code!

Dad gave it to me and it's mine!

'Cause I'm the man of the house now!

- Honey, honey-
- I need practice!

- Okay, let's talk about it,
let's talk about it, okay?

- Okay.
- We can talk about it.

We can talk about it.
- Okay.

- It's okay, it's okay.
(Sam sniffles)

Let's talk about it.

Okay?

Um...

So it's just the shotgun?

- That's it, I swear.

- Okay.

(Sam sniffles)

- And I wanna talk to Pastor Mark.

I'm ready to get baptized.

- Really?

That would make me so happy.

(soft piano music)

♪ Great is Thy faithfulness ♪

♪ Great is Thy faithfulness ♪

♪ Morning by morning ♪

♪ New mercies I see ♪

♪ All I have needed ♪

♪ Thy hand hath provided ♪

♪ Great is Thy faithfulness ♪

♪ Lord, unto me ♪

- Buried with Christ in baptism,

raised to walk in life, hey!

(crowd applauding)
(soft music)

- Hey.

(distant chatter muffling)

Matthew 5:9.

(soft music)

- M-A-T-T-H-E-W
(buttons beeping)

five, nine.
(lock clicking)

(safe door clattering)

(soft ominous music)

(soft orchestral rendition
of "Amazing Grace")

(bullets clinking)

(rifle clicking)

(orchestral rendition of
"Amazing Grace" rising)

(soft orchestral rendition
of "Amazing Grace" continues)

(wheel clicking)

(soft orchestral rendition
of "Amazing Grace" continues)

(rifle fires)

(soft orchestral rendition
of "Amazing Grace" continues)

(rifle fires)
(rifle clicks)

(soft orchestral rendition
of "Amazing Grace" continues)

(orchestral rendition of
"Amazing Grace" rising)

(rifle fires)

(soft orchestral rendition
of "Amazing Grace" continues)

(gunfire on TV rattles)

- [Man In Video] Don't set
this all the way in here.

(gunfire on TV rattling)

(soft orchestral rendition
of "Amazing Grace" continues)

(orchestral rendition of
"Amazing Grace" rising)

("Amazing Grace" drowns boys shouting)

(soft orchestral rendition
of "Amazing Grace" continues)

(orchestral rendition of
"Amazing Grace" rising)

("Amazing Grace" drowns Sammy howling)

(crowd of boys and Sammy howling)

(tank rustling)
("Amazing Grace" continues)

(transition clacks)

("Amazing Grace" softening)
(military vehicles rumbling)

(military vehicles softening)
("Amazing Grace" fading)

- He's just a kid, he's
just a kid, he doesn't know!

He doesn't know, he lost his father!

(Sammy's mom screaming and crying)

It's some kind of mistake.

- Ma'am, they don't make mistakes.

- Ma'am, please, calm down.

- [Sammy's Mom] Okay, I'm
calm, I'm calm, I'm calm.

- As the Duel is considered
a combat operation,

we will be required to quarter

with participant guardians

for the duration of the event.

(dog whimpering)

Now, would you please escort us inside?

(intense pulsating music)
(Sam's mom crying)

(dog barking muffling)

(intense pulsating music continues)

- [Newscaster] Continuing our coverage

of the School Duel on FL-FREE,

broadcasting democracy up close.

(distant chanting muffling)
(intense pulsating music)

- Cool.

(intense pulsating music continues)

- Your preparation room.

- Oh. Okay.

We don't wear a camera?

- Right, please put that on.

I'm going to collect your
personal belongings for storage.

They'll be returned to either
you or your loved ones.

I'm gonna need you to select a meal.

Your selection must be sourced locally

and cost no more than $50,
including any tobacco products.

- Oh. Okay.

Can I wear my own boots?

- If they fit.

(soft ominous pulsating music)

(soft music)

(soft music continues)

(Humvees rumbling)

- The governor's landed.

(Humvee revs)

(soft ominous music)

(Governor Ramiro grunts)

(car door clatters)

- It fucking stinks.

- (chuckles) It's that
swamp over the hill.

Much more remote this year,
not an influencer in sight.

- Alright, good.

- Just be glad we're not here tonight.

I hear that smell is something different.

- Alright, where are we going?

- Right this way.

We just got a little bit of paperwork

and your speech, of course.

- Same as last year?

- Yep, just about, from the heart,

but stern on our position.

- That seems to do the trick.

- It does, and then we
have a meet-and-greet with

a National Legion volunteer.
- Uh-uh-uh-uh-uh,

I will meet and greet with one veteran.

Otherwise we'll be here all day.

- One veteran, got it.

(distant crowd chanting muffling)

(shoes on gravel crunching)

(soft ominous music)

- Can, oh-

- From the Attorney General's office.

Just a couple things to keep it

nice and tidy.
- Yeah, every year,

another bullshit document.

Wasn't this taken care
of at their enlistments

like every other year?

The way they reinterpret
and misinterpret the laws

in this country, better safe than sorry.

- Mm-hm, one step ahead
of every federal judge

with a ribbon on their tree.

- (sighs) How many altogether?

- 19 this year.

- Come on, we have to do better than that.

This is a big year for me.

- This is a good batch though.

- You mean a bad batch.

- No shortage of qualified candidates.

That puberty-powered
ad absolutely crushed.

- Good, and we have our favorites?

- An all-American always wins the Duel.

- Good, good.

(soft ominous music)
(pen scratching)

(ominous music rising)

(soldier exhales)

(utensils scraping)

(soft music surging)

My fellow citizens,

together, we have made Florida

the freest state in these United States,

rooted in traditional
and conservative values.

And while many across this country

have consigned the people's
rights to the graveyard,

Florida has stood as freedom's vanguard.

(soldier spits)

We will never give up on the Constitution,

we will never stop defending our rights,

and we will never stop defending
our right to bear arms.

- The fuck is this, man?

This gas station shit?

- As governor, I've had to
make some tough decisions.

But issuing executive order 3127,

known as the Defense of Freedom Act,

was not one of them.

Together, we've changed
the course of history,

and today we are safer
than we have ever been.

A young man who chooses to
participate in the School Duel,

who is willing to make
the ultimate sacrifice

for his country, make no
mistake, that is a patriot.

(crowd applauding)
(soft music)

- Uh-huh.
- For many of these young men,

too young to join the military service,

this is, this is their way of showing us

that they too believe in the
future of this great nation.

They believe in their sovereign rights

and they believe in their right

to battle the enemy from
within our communities.

These young patriots can do something

that our soldiers abroad cannot.

Here in the homeland, they'll show us

that they are not afraid,
they are not ashamed,

and their display of courage will shine

like a beacon to all those

who misuse their rights to target sheep.

I say to these cowards, be a wolf.

(crowd applauding)

(soft music continues)
See what it takes.

Let these young men show you
the true meaning of bravery.

Today, I congratulate these young men

who are about to become martyrs

as well as our future king.

Your deeds today will save
countless innocent lives.

Today I am thankful

to God for blessing us

to live and to serve

in America's liberty outpost.

The free state of Florida!

(soft dramatic music)
(crowd applauding)

(soft dramatic music)
(crowd applauding)

(dish slams)

♪ Nothing SoFlo like a
rapper turned to Genie ♪

♪ When you free me, what's your dreamie ♪

♪ Rub my weanie, now sashimi at ♪

♪ Nobu next door, Soho next to that ♪

♪ Now we upstairs and I'm
hitting it from the back ♪

♪ But I ain't tired yet ♪

♪ 'Cause you know that I pack ♪

♪ 9 mil AR-teen, little
cash from my sack ♪

♪ Baby momma ♪

- And I am just a huge, huge fan,

fellow patriot, team Ram.

And I think, I think
you will go all the way,

I really do-
- Thank you.

- And- and this, this, this is gonna,

this is gonna work, sir.

I mean, I know we just
had another big shooting-

- Well-
- But just,

but just, I mean, if you have the chance

to take this nationwide-

- Yeah, okay.
- I- I can spot a bad apple

from here to Maine, I- I can.
- Okay, and, you know what?

We couldn't have done it without you.

- Thank you, sir.

- I mean all of you.
- Thank you, sir.

- Make sure you share that with your guys.

- Oh, I will, I will, and I- I am deeply,

deeply honored, sir.

- Can you do my a favor?

- Oh, anything, anything, Governor.

- Make sure we have a good show.

The idea here is that anyone can win.

- Got it.
- Even that troubled entrant

you bought us, that's what
makes this all work, understand?

- Understood, sir.

- We don't want a rotten king,
but we do wanna see him play.

- Right, got it, got it.
(helicopter rattling)

- Thank you for your service.

- Thank you, thank you, sir.

And- and Governor, Governor,
great speech by the way.

Wow.

- (exhales) All theirs.

Iowa smells better, cow shit and all.

(car door clattering)

(car engine starting)

- [Soldiers] I pledge
allegiance to the Flag

of the United States of America.

To the Republic for
which stands, one Nation,

under God, indivisible,

liberty and justice for all.

- [Officer] You may be seated.

(gentle music)

Okay, listen up, bow your heads.

Dear Lord, we come to you today

on this hallowed ground

with sacrifice in our hearts.

(soft ominous music)

We know that in a moment of death,

we will be in your arms.

In one heartbeat, we
will wrestle with lambs

and walk on streets of gold.

(soft music rising)

Amen.
- [All] Amen.

- Okay, listen up.

There will be no
communication, no alliances,

no deviation from our
specific instructions.

There can't be one winner.

- Hey, hey, psst!
- One winner only.

Hey boys, this is serious now.

Look around you, in
your temporary enemies,

you find brothers in arms.

- Hey.
- You're all patriots.

- Hey fat ass, I saw
you on TV, you're nuts.

- And you're not?

- You're first now.

- From the north side, sunken bunkers,

wooden bunkers, foliage.

In the center, cement
wall, wood wall, foliage.

If you choose to utilize the
provided structures as cover,

do so at your own risk.

- This motherfucker, as opposed to what?

- Couple of changes this
year, so pay attention.

Your weapon will come...

(soft ominous music)

With one of these.

We will be releasing them

at the beginning of each round, like so.

(radio static crackles)

(button beeps)

(button pulses)

(gunfire rumbling)

(button pulsates)

At the end of each round,
they will be closed.

This is for your safety, and our safety.

Do not leave the battlefields
unless instructed to.

Beyond the hill, the walls, the sideline,

those areas are private property

and will be defended as such.

(gunfire rattling)

(soft ominous music)

Any questions?

(chilling music pulsating)
To our distinguished

National Legion members,

one player consultation
will be granted between

round one and round two.
- Not so used to that, huh?

- Nah, it's just been a while.

- [Officer] To all school
sponsors in the live audience,

please remember that your attendance

is a privilege, not a right.

Please do not signal your
players during gameplay.

Do not cheer loudly, do not
touch the bulletproof glass.

(distant animals chirping)

(breeze whipping)

♪ Way down upon the Suwannee River ♪

♪ Far, far away ♪

♪ There's where my heart is turning ever ♪

♪ There's where the old folks stay ♪

♪ All up and down the whole creation ♪

- Please welcome cheerleaders from schools

from around county.
(cheerleaders cheering)

This year's weapon wheel was
crafted at Freedom Bell Middle.

♪ Still longing for the old plantation ♪

♪ And for the old folks at home ♪

(soft chilling music)

- And on that note, spin that wheel.

(wheel clicking)

(chilling music rising)

(wheel clattering)
(chilling music continues)

- [Cheerleaders] Five, six, seven, eight!

(chilling music rising)

(Sammy screaming distorting)

(chilling music surges)

(cheerleaders cheering)
- AR-15.

- [Cheerleader] Five, six, seven, eight.

- [Cheerleaders] Near, far, that's all AR!

Near, far, that's all AR!

(cheerleaders cheering)

(soft ominous music)

- [Officer] You get to
make one phone call.

Would you like to do that now?

(ominous music surging)

(music stops)
- After I win.

(intense pulsating music)

(camera clip clicks)

(intense pulsating music continues)

(intense pulsating music continues)

(cheerleaders cheering muffling)

- [Newscaster] Remember,
FL-FREE is streaming nationwide.

(intense pulsating music continues)

(intense pulsating music softening)

- [Woman's Voice] Trigger
lock release in 90 seconds.

(intense pulsating music)

Take the field now.

(kick thwacks)
(Sammy grunts)

- You're fucked.

(intense pulsating music rising)

- [Newscaster] Each player
will be paid commensurate

with their rank upon elimination.

(soft ominous music)

- Let me, lemme get your
back, I'm a good shot.

- (scoffs) Get the fuck outta here, man.

We ain't going the same way.

(soft intense pulsating music)

- Bang. Bacon.

(soft pulsating music)

Easy.

(intense pulsating music)

Bang, even easier.

(intense pulsating music)

(pulsating music softens)

- My guy.

- Fuck this shit.

Move!

Freaky bitch.

(soft chilling music)

- Hey, I don't think so.

I said get the fuck outta here, man!

- [Woman's Voice] Trigger
off release in 20 seconds.

- I don't wanna play, I don't wanna play.

(soft chilling music)

Hello?

Hey, uh...

I- I- I wanna leave, okay?

I- I- I don't wanna play.

(intense music rising)

- [Woman and Cheerleaders] 10, nine-

- Shit.
- Eight, seven, six,

five, four, three, two, one, zero.

(gun button pulsates)
(horn blows)

(intense pulsating music)

- I'm not playing!

(chilling pulsating music)

Shit.

I'm not playing, I'm leaving.

(intense pulsating music)

(intense music softening)

(rifle fires)

(audience groaning)
- Aw, fuck.

- [Officer] Player 17 has been eliminated

after unsuccessfully
attempting to leave the game.

That marks the first kill
in this year's School Duel.

(Player 17 gurgles)

(ominous music)

- [Newscaster] And now
we have our first martyr.

That was number 17 with
a shot to the back.

Martyr number one is on the board.

(soft music)

(soft pulsating music)

(player panting)

(rifle firing)

(player panting)
(gunfire clattering)

(soft pulsating music)

(soft chilling music rising)

(chilling music)

(gunfire rattling)
(player grunts)

(gunfire rattling)

(ricochets clanking)

(distant gunfire muffling)
(chilling music)

(gunfire rattling)
(player grunts)

(gunfire rattling)

(chilling music continues)
(distant gunfire muffling)

(gunfire rattling)
(player grunting)

(gunfire rattling)

(ominous music)
(gunfire rattling)

(chilling music)

(gunfire rattling)
(players grunt)

(chilling music strikes)

- [Cheerleaders] Team! Team! Team!

(soft chilling music)

- Ahh!
(gunfire rattles)

(soft chilling music continues)

(chilling music strikes)
(gunfire rattling)

(returning gunfire rattling)

(ricochets clanks)

(gunfire rattling)

(metal clanging)

(gunfire rattling)

(distant gunfire rattling)

(gunfire rattling)

(distant gunfire rattling)

(gunfire banging)

(soft ominous music)

(gunfire rumbles)

(distant gunfire rattling)
(ominous music rising)

(gunfire banging)

(chilling music)
(distant gunfire rattling)

(soft chilling music)

(intense music)
(distant gunfire rattling)

(intense music striking)

(gunfire bangs)
- Get down!

(soft ominous music)
(distant gunfire rattling)

- [Woman's Voice] Round
ends in three, two...

(shoes crunching)
One.

(horn blows)
- Lucky break.

- [Woman's Voice] End of round.

You too.

- Who the fuck you think you talking to?

- Say your prayers, bubba.

- [Woman's Voice] All players
must return to their cells.

(soft ominous music)

- [Sammy] Hey, thanks.

(class cheering)

- Good round, your boy did good.

(Sammy's mom gasps)

- He didn't do much, but he ain't dead.

(soft chilling music)

- Thank God.

- [Newscaster] Continuing our coverage

of the School Duel on FL-FREE-

- Thank you.
- Let's go back

to open opinion.

- Thanks.
- Solves the problem

of school shootings...

- So, uh, where- where are
they having the Duel this year?

It look- it looks familiar.

- Oh, it's right up
near the Skyway Bridge.

- It's undisclosed, ma'am.

- Right, I was- I was- I was just curious.

- Wait.
- Yeah.

- Ma'am, do you have milk?

- Yeah, I- I have milk.

- [Woman's Voice] All players
must return to their cells.

- [Newscaster] Real winner
here, it's not the king,

it's not the families of the martyrs,

it's the American public.

- All players must return-
- It's our families...

- [Woman's Voice] To their cells.

(chattering indistinctly)
- That was great, yeah.

Love it, wow.
- I guess when you've seen...

(chattering indistinctly)
- That was so good.

- [Announcer] Remember,
martyrs and their belongings

may only be picked up after
the crowning ceremony.

We estimate that with each martyr,

over 100 student lives have been saved.

That's almost two-

- They're making a
decision to participate.

And these are godly men, young men.

(ominous music)

(boot thumping)

(soft pulsating music)

(birds chirping)

- [Woman's Voice] This
is your last warning.

All players must return

to their cells.
- Each one of these

deaths is pointless.

(gunfire rumbling)

(soft ominous music)

(soft music)

- Great sacrifice these young
men are making here today.

War is hell, necessary evil.

Can't really understand until you're here.

- Yeah, I know, I just think he needed

love and maybe a ass whooping
here and there, but this...

He's gonna die for this? (scoffs)

Yeah, I don't know.

- Think you and I could
both see he had a natural

inclination towards this sort of thing.

- No, I don't think I see that.

- Don't be naive, Coach,
you showed me his hit list.

Or maybe you don't care since
your name was crossed off.

- I care.
- Hm.

- I do this because I care.

- Well, that makes two of us.

You see what happens too,

all the rules and ass
kicking they brought back.

Maybe they'll eventually
work, but not yet.

But this, this outlet for these boys,

it's better than soft targets.

And I think we can all agree on that.

(soft ominous music)

Something had to be done, Coach.

You just watch, it'll work.

(soft ominous music)
(distant bird cawing)

- Hey, Captain.

(dog tags clinking)

May I ask a favor?

(snare drumming)

- [Announcer] As we clear the bodies,

please enjoy a brief intermission

from this year's School Duel Band,

made up of talented students
from around the county.

- Alright!
- Let's go, game, yeah!

(snare drumming)

- Good job, good job, woo!
(crowd applauding muffling)

Yeah!
(crowd cheering indistinctly)

(snare drumming continues)

- [Band Leader] Band, 10-hut.

- [Band] Hut!

(upbeat percussive music)

(rendition of "Yankee Doodle")

(rendition of "Yankee Doodle" continues)

(rendition of "Yankee Doodle" muffling)

- Pass me the remote.

Come on, ah.

I love this part.

(volume of "Yankee Doodle" increasing)

(rendition of "Yankee Doodle")

(upbeat percussive music)

(upbeat percussive music muffling)

(cheerleaders cheering muffling)

(rendition of "Yankee Doodle")
(cheerleaders cheering)

(soft ominous music distorting cheering)

- Woo!
- Let's go, my favorite!

- Five, six, seven, eight.

(stomps and claps to beat)
(soft chilling music)

- [Cheerleaders] Shotgun,
shotty-shotty-shotgun. (claps)

Shotgun, shotty-shotty-shotgun. (claps)

(stomps and claps to beat)
(soft chilling music)

Shotgun, shotty-shotty-shotgun. (claps)

Shotgun, shotty-shotty-shotgun.

(cheerleaders cheering)
(soft ominous music)

- Hey kid, you made it
past the first round.

Worth a lot more now.

Why the long face?

Alright, alright, I understand, I do.

Look, I brought you something, huh?

- Coach Williams came?

- Well, he sorta had to, right?

One from each school.

But I pried these out of
his sticky little hands.

- Oh, well, thanks for getting it.

(soft ominous music)
- Sure, kid.

Hey, cheer up.

The boys from the Legion are watching,

rooting for you on TV.

Everyone is, huh?

Online too.

Here, all fixed.

(dog tags clink)

(soft ominous music)

- I wasn't supposed to win, right?

Like, did you want me to get killed?

- First of all, every second

you're out there, you're winning.

And I think you have a real shot

at the crown today, I really do.

Sammy, think of your dad, huh?

His bravery.

Here, gimme these.

Gimme these.
(dog tags clinking)

Yeah. Yeah.

(soft dramatic music)

Today's battle belongs to Private Sammy...

Wait, how many KIAs so far?

You're probably a corporal
by now, at least in pay, huh?

Corporal Samuel Miller,

United States School Duel volunteer,

hailing from Tampa, Florida,
son of Jeremy Miller,

US Army 101st Airborne, please rise!

(soft dramatic music surging)

(music distorting)

Now a couple of pointers
while I have your attention.

(soft music)

Find someone you think you can trust

at least until the final round.

- [Woman's Voice] Trigger
lock release in 90 seconds.

- Hey man, can I talk to you?

- Start talking.

- [Woman's Voice] Take the field now.

- Would you like to be
open to an alliance?

- What you got, little player?

- I was qualified at my school.

- You qualified? (scoffs)

Well, you just as crazy
as the rest of them.

- Hey,
(soft chilling music)

Good luck out there.
- Fuck you.

Just don't get in my way.

(soft chilling music)

- Unfortunately, this is where a lot

of the kids start to get...

Always round two.
(car revving)

(mugs clattering)
(shoes clattering)

- Stop it, stop it!

(Sammy's mom shouting muffling)

(guard yelling indistinctly)
(glass shatters)

(Sammy's mom shrieking)
- Grab her, I got the ties!

- You gotta move to move up.

In other words, and especially

with short-range weapons, don't perch.

- So no camping.
- Right, sir.

(soft dramatic music)

One more thing, I don't
think he would mind.

(soft dramatic music)

- On the whistle.
- Okay.

- Also, know your weapons.

Any kid can shoot an AR

but how many kids know about a shotgun?

(rifle clicking)
You do.

- Let's move.
(upbeat hip hop music)

- Hell yeah!
(gunfire blasts)

♪ Jesus, take the wheel ♪

♪ 'Cause I'm riding shotgun
with my AK-40-sum' ♪

♪ Now these bitches want some fun ♪

♪ And they ass ain't seen the sun ♪

♪ Tan lines and white buns ♪ ♪
In the morning, jog my runs ♪

♪ Still strapping with my guns ♪

♪ Governor says ♪
(gunfire blasting)

♪ That if you loot, then we shoot ♪

♪ But now I'm talking 'bout
you ♪ ♪ Bo, bo, boop, boop ♪

♪ Keep your blue life out my business ♪

♪ Reputation is my witness ♪

♪ Ask my missus and my mistress ♪

♪ Name's Arrari-Lambo, bitches ♪

♪ Baptize me ♪

♪ 'Cause you know that I'm a heathen ♪

♪ Ah-ah, ooh-ooh ♪

♪ On my knees ♪

♪ Of a bad buzz I am dreaming ♪

(intense music surges)
(gunfire blasts)

(gunfire blasts)

(chilling pulsating music)

- Let's fucking go!

It's just like the commercials, man.

(intense music)

- Always reload, even if you don't think

you need to right away.

(intense music)
(distant gunfire muffling)

(rifle clicks)

- Sorry, man.

(soft dramatic music)

(chilling music)

(gunfire blasts)

- That's twice now.

(chilling music)

- Let me go! (shrieks)

I have to see him, I have to see!

(distant gunfire rattling)

- You on your own next round, aight?

You wanna know how I qualified?

They thought I was one of y'all,

bringing my piece to school and shit.

(soft music)

Really, I was just affiliated though.

Figure I'll come out here
and take y'all money.

(gunfire blasts)

(gunfire blasting)

(rifle clicking)

(gunfire blasts)

You, you qualify because
people are scared of you,

by people who wanna get
rid of you, you understand?

- No.
- Believe what you want.

I don't have time for this shit.

(scoffs) Patriot, you're
no goddamn patriot,

you're a problem.
(gunfire blasts)

(gunfire blasting)

Now lay cover for me.

(dramatic rock music)

(gunfire muffling)

(gunfire blasts)

(gunfire blasts)

- You should move up the middle
and keep that guy pinned.

Why? Just let 'em take each other out.

- You don't trust me now?

Go!

- Cover me.

(dramatic rock music)
(gunfire blasting)

(gunfire blasts)
(Player 15 grunts)

(dramatic rock music continues)

(distant gunfire rattles)

(gunfire blasts)

I'm good, he got me in my vest!

- Shh!

- Cover me.
(gunfire blasts)

- [Player 14] I'm pinned!

(rifle clicks)
- That's right, bitch.

Bubba.

- Did you give him the tags?

- Yeah, of course.

He wanted to tell you thank you.

We had a good talk, as
you saw for yourself.

I just had to bump him up a little bit.

I mean, it is a show after all.

- Wait, a show?

What do you mean a show?

- Oh, you know, I'm
under special instruction

from the gov himself, and
I'd say I am delivering.

I mean, look at this, huh?

Look at this.
(gunfire blasting)

- It's your turn!

- You know, there's an
old saying in sales.

I did a stint after the army
before this, and it goes, uh,

you make the customer feel
like they're getting laid

when actually, they're getting fucked.

(Captain Stegmann chuckling)

- They're kids, man.

Jesus Christ!

- Oh, come on, Coach.

(gunfire rattles)

- You're clear, I'll cover you!

(gunfire blasts)

(button beeps)
- Triggers locked.

(horn blows)

- Got his ass.

Hey, Sammy, you on your own next round.

(soft ominous music)

(upbeat rock music)

(class cheering)

(hands clapping)

(intense pulsating music)

- Samuel! Samuel!

Sammy! Sammy!

You can do this, okay?

You can do this!

Quick hands, remember?

Quick hands.

(cheerleaders cheering)

- [Cheerleader] Five, six, seven, eight.

- [Cheerleaders] War fighter, war fighter,

boy oh boy, oh heaven!

In the dirt and in the rain, your AK-47!

- You fire.
- You fire.

- You fight.
- You fight,

and go all through the night.

- In wind.
- And snow.

- In mud.
- You'll show

and render all your might.

(ominous music)

(gunfire blasts)

(soft dramatic hymnal music)
(gunfire rumbling)

(gunfire rumbling)

(soft dramatic hymnal music)
(gunfire muffling)

(distant gunfire tapping)

(soft dramatic hymnal music)

(gunfire rattling)

(soft dramatic hymnal music)
(gunfire rattling)

(rifle clicking)
(gunfire blasting)

(soft dramatic music)

- Your kid's still in it.

(gunfire rattling muffling)

- Can I see him? Please?

(gunfire rattles)

(gunfire rattling)

(soft ominous music)
(gunfire rattling)

(ricochet clanking)

(gunfire crackling)
(player grunts)

(soft dramatic hymnal music)
(distant gunfire rattling)

(soft dramatic music)
(muffled gunfire crackling)

(Sammy's mom crying)

(chilling music surging)

(soft dramatic music)

(gunfire blasting)

- [Woman's Voice] Round
three ends in 30 seconds.

(shoes shuffling)

(soft ominous music)

- Hey, man, is that you?

(soft ominous music)

(gunfire blasting)

(player grunts)

(gunfire blasts)

- [Woman's Voice] Trigger is locked.

(horn blows)

(player grunting)

(soft music)

- Oh, no, hey man, I'm sorry. (whimpers)

- We're just playing a game, man.

Don't gimme that soft-ass shit.

Fuck!
(ominous music)

I'll see you in hell, man.

Hope it's better than this shithole state.

(hands slap)

(soft dramatic music)

- I'm gonna kill you!

I'm gonna fucking shoot you!

You bitch!

(soft music)

- It's rigged, right?

Like he didn't even
have a chance out there.

You just put him out there
just to shoot him down.

- Well, ask yourself this.

When Uncle Sam recruited us,

were we actually the
best and the brightest?

The cream of the crop of society, no.

They needed bodies,
Coach, to kill the enemy.

Now, I'll admit some things

have been helped along until now.

Certain boys are less
problematic, more skillful,

perhaps even highly trained.

And the one-on-one, well,
that's in God's hands now.

Honest, really, it's
just a traditional Duel.

I mean, uh, no cards up
my sleeve for this one.

(soft bright music)

(wheel clicking)

- [Cheerleader] Five, six, seven, eight.

- [Cheerleaders] Hamilton and
Burr, you decide for sure.

American, American, and fair and is pure.

Bang, bang, we all stay safe.

Ching, ching, let freedom ring.

(stomping to beat)

(clapping to beat)

The last man standing will be our king.

(soft music)

- No, I'm sorry, sir, at this point,

there can be no more visitors.

- "Sir?"

- You now outrank me, sir.

- Okay, I wanna call my mom now.

- I'm afraid that
opportunity has also passed,

but there is always the broadcast itself.

If you would like, you can
speak into that camera.

Congratulations on
making it this far, sir.

- Dismissed.

(soft ominous music)

(soft bright music)

(door creaking)

(door clatters)

- Captain, Legion volunteer,
Governor's orders.

(soft dramatic music)

(soft bright music)

- A one-on-one finish in a
School Duel is a rare achievement

for each patriot before us.

And, it's a remarkable tribute

to the forefathers of this
great nation, congratulations.

Automatically, the last round is pistols.

(soft music)

To the right squares, gentlemen.

- Quick hands, Sammy, quick hands, okay?

(soft bright music)

- Patriots, please raise your weapons.

(bright music rising)

Trigger lock release in 10, nine...

- Oh, shit, the trigger locks, oh shit.

- Eight-
- Uh, wait, Sam-

(soft bright music rising)

- [Officer] Seven, six-

- Sammy, Sammy, stop!

- Five, four, three, two-
- Wait, wait, stop the count!

- One.
(pistol clicks)

- Wait, mine didn't open!

(soft music rings)

(breeze rustling)

- It's fucking stupid, isn't it?

We're not really solving
anything here, are we?

- No, guess not.
- Hey!

- If you- if you step outta those

white boundary lines, we will fire!

You must shoot!

- Hey, can you count us down again?

- What?
(gunfire blasting)

(intense marching drum music)

- Get to that hill!

(dramatic Western music)
(gunfire blasting)

♪ When Johnny comes marching home again ♪

♪ Hurrah, hurrah ♪
(gunfire blasts)

♪ We'll give him a hearty welcome then ♪

♪ Hurrah, hurrah ♪

♪ Oh, the men will cheer
and the boys will shout ♪

♪ The ladies, they will all turn out ♪

♪ And we'll all feel gay when ♪

♪ Johnny comes marching home ♪

♪ And we'll all feel gay when ♪
(gunfire rattling)

♪ Johnny comes marching home ♪

- You have to cross alone.

- Come with me.
♪ Get ready for the jubilee ♪

♪ Hurrah, hurrah ♪
- I can't.

Look, I'm the golden
boy, I'm supposed to win.

They won't touch me.

♪ Hurrah, hurrah ♪
(gunfire whizzing)

(gunfire rattling)
♪ The laurel wreath ♪

♪ Is ready now to place
upon his loyal brow ♪

- You're the king today,
you know that, right?

It wasn't a fair fight.

♪ And we'll all feel gay when ♪

♪ Johnny comes marching home ♪
- Hey, friends?

- Friends.

♪ In 1861, hurrah, hurrah ♪

- Go! Now!

♪ That was when the war begun ♪

♪ Hurrah, hurrah ♪
(gunfire rattling)

♪ In 1862, both sides were falling, too. ♪

♪ And we'll all drink stone wine ♪

♪ When Johnny comes marching home ♪

(soft chilling music)

(haunting piano music)

- Hey everyone, uh, I'm Samuel Miller,

or, or Corporal Miller.

Almost a general, probably.

Um, hey, Mom.

Sorry I didn't call.

It's just I was really focused.

I wanted to play because, well,

I didn't wanna hurt anybody,

not any of these kids,

and not even any of the kids at school.

And- and I thought I looked cool

and- and I thought I
could maybe win, so...

(dogs barking)
(haunting piano music)

And I did it for my
country, and our family.

If I don't win, I guess it's been cool.

I'll be with Dad, so don't worry about me.

(Sammy's mom sobbing)

Oh, oh, my list?

It's of all the people I that I...

That I wanna be like,

and- and that respected me.

(drawer clattering)
So, Mom,

you could share a little
bit of my prize money

with them if you don't need it all.

(door banging)

Looks like I gotta go, so.

Let's go.

(soft piano rendition of "When
Johnny Comes Marching Home")

(haunting piano music)

(haunting piano music continues)

(haunting piano music continues)

(haunting piano music muffling)

(soft piano rendition of "When
Johnny Comes Marching Home")

(soft piano rendition of "When
Johnny Comes Marching Home")

(mosquito buzzes)

(haunting piano music)

(distant animals chirping)

(haunting piano music continues)

(sprinkler ticking)
(birds chirping)

(haunting piano music continues)

(door clatters)

(soft piano rendition of "When
Johnny Comes Marching Home")

- Sammy? Sammy!

Come here!
- Mom.

- Oh! (gasps)

- I'm sorry, I-
- No-

- I just, I-
- No, it's okay.

It's okay.

(soft piano rendition of "When
Johnny Comes Marching Home")

10, nine...

Eight...

Seven...
- Mom?

- Six, five...
(chilling music)

- Mom, what are you doing?

- Four, three...
- Mom, stop!

(chilling music)
- Two...

- Mom!
- One.

(chilling music surging)

I love you, honey.

(pistol click)
- Wait!

Mine didn't-
(gunfire blasts)

(body thuds)

(breeze rustling)

(chilling music strikes)

(soft ominous music)

- I can pick 'em.

Oh, boy.

(chilling music strikes)

(soft ominous music)

(chilling music strikes)

- I knew you fucked
with the trigger locks.

I fucking knew it.

But you know what?

Everyone saw it, everyone saw it!

This whole thing, this whole
fucking thing has to end.

It's gonna end.
- You know,

can't trust everything you see these days.

Plus, it'll be real small on TV,

those little trigger locks.

Thankfully, it'll stop probably
all remote trigger locks

because no one wants their weapon

controlled by someone else.

Not to say that that's what happened here.

It's really technically a violation

of the boys' fundamental rights.

And I mean, that's why
we're all here after all.

(soft chilling music)

But thanks, Coach.

Great observation.

- You fucking...

(soft chilling music)
(Coach breathing heavily)

(chilling hymnal music rising)

(chilling hymnal music rising)

(chilling hymnal music softening)

("Taps" on bugle)

("Taps" on bugle continues)

(crickets chirping)
(cicadas chirping)

("Taps" on bugle muffling)

("Taps" on bugle continues)

(breeze rustling)
(distant crickets chirping)

(soft piano music)

♪ So I'll cherish the old rugged cross ♪

♪ Till my trophies at last I lay down ♪

♪ I will cling to the old rugged cross ♪

♪ And exchange it someday for a crown ♪

(insects chirping)
(breeze rustling)

(soft intense pulsating music)

(intense pulsating music)

(distorting pulsating music)

(soft intense pulsating music)

(soft intense pulsating music continues)

(intense pulsating music)

(intense pulsating music rising)

(intense pulsating music surging)

(soft pulsating music)

(soft ringing music)

(soft bright music)

(soft ringing music)

(soft bright music)

(soft pulsating music)

(soft pulsating music)

(soft ringing music)

(soft ringing music rising)

(soft pulsating music)

(pulsating music softening)

(gentle piano music)

(gentle piano music continues)

(gentle acoustic guitar music)

♪ Heartbeat ♪

♪ I hear the sound of a heartbeat ♪

♪ Oh, and it's slowing down ♪

♪ Bloodshed ♪

♪ All I see is bloodshed ♪

♪ Out on the open floor ♪

♪ There's a voice ♪

♪ It echoes, this is a game of survival ♪

♪ Ooh oh-oh ♪

♪ In the dark ♪

♪ The lone star ♪

♪ There's a changing in the land ♪

♪ Wake me up from here ♪

♪ Don't look ♪

♪ At the things that I've done ♪

♪ Tell me where the line is now ♪

♪ Lay me down ♪

♪ I'm bleeding out ♪

♪ Ooh oh-oh ♪

♪ Lay me down, I'm bleeding out ♪

♪ Live on ♪

♪ There's a voice ♪

♪ Ah-ah ♪
♪ It's echoes ♪

♪ This is a game of survival ♪

♪ Ah-ah ♪

♪ Ooh oh-oh ♪

♪ In the dark ♪

♪ The lone star ♪

♪ There's a changing in the land ♪

♪ Ah-ah ♪
♪ Wake me up from here ♪