1 00:00:43,460 --> 00:00:44,878 (Ma) Larry! 2 00:00:45,003 --> 00:00:46,505 Jimmy! 3 00:00:52,094 --> 00:00:53,512 (Groans) 4 00:02:16,428 --> 00:02:18,055 That's very good. Good. 5 00:02:18,639 --> 00:02:20,974 - How much is it? - Two dollars. 6 00:02:33,528 --> 00:02:35,614 There's one. 7 00:02:37,407 --> 00:02:39,242 There's two. 8 00:02:42,245 --> 00:02:43,747 Thank you. 9 00:03:14,069 --> 00:03:17,489 - It's locked. - He's in there again. 10 00:03:18,323 --> 00:03:20,075 Pa! 11 00:03:20,200 --> 00:03:23,662 What are you doin' in there? Open up this door. 12 00:03:23,787 --> 00:03:25,747 You better not be doin' what I think you're doin'! 13 00:03:26,498 --> 00:03:28,667 Hey! 14 00:03:28,792 --> 00:03:32,754 I told ya, I make that for peddling, not for you to drink. 15 00:03:32,879 --> 00:03:35,257 Hey, you... you show some respect. 16 00:03:35,382 --> 00:03:36,591 (Grunts) 17 00:03:42,264 --> 00:03:44,015 Larry! Jimmy! 18 00:03:44,683 --> 00:03:47,728 Y'all get over to the house. Supper's ready. 19 00:03:47,853 --> 00:03:49,354 (Gunshot) 20 00:03:58,113 --> 00:04:00,073 Why'd you hit him? 21 00:04:00,198 --> 00:04:02,075 He was drinking my profits. 22 00:04:02,200 --> 00:04:05,412 You can't be so ornery. People'll think you're crazy. 23 00:04:05,537 --> 00:04:10,625 Nah. I'm just trying to make an honest buck. 24 00:04:10,751 --> 00:04:15,422 (♪ Faron Young's "Hello Walls" playing) 25 00:04:15,547 --> 00:04:17,382 ♪ Hello, walls 26 00:04:19,593 --> 00:04:24,097 ♪ How'd things go for you today? 27 00:04:25,474 --> 00:04:27,476 ♪ Don't you miss her 28 00:04:29,561 --> 00:04:34,107 ♪ Since she upped and walked away? 29 00:04:34,232 --> 00:04:38,320 ♪ And I'll bet you dread to spend 30 00:04:38,445 --> 00:04:42,449 ♪ Another lonely night with me 31 00:04:44,201 --> 00:04:47,370 ♪ But, lonely walls, I'll keep you... ♪ 32 00:04:47,496 --> 00:04:50,499 - Hey, Larry. - Oh, I'll call you back, Mama. 33 00:04:52,209 --> 00:04:58,507 Give a big, big hand to llanis from Ottawa, Tennessee. 34 00:04:58,632 --> 00:05:02,219 (Scattered clapping) 35 00:05:03,094 --> 00:05:04,095 Thank you, Jimmy. 36 00:05:04,221 --> 00:05:07,474 You know, I don't know if you feel the way I do right now, 37 00:05:07,599 --> 00:05:12,646 but we deliver the finest ladies in southern Ohio, don't you think? 38 00:05:14,314 --> 00:05:15,315 Thank you. 39 00:05:15,440 --> 00:05:20,779 And now, please give a warm, warm welcome to... 40 00:05:20,904 --> 00:05:23,323 ...Kimberly and Melissa. 41 00:05:23,448 --> 00:05:27,410 They're all the way here from Paris and London, Kentucky. 42 00:05:27,536 --> 00:05:31,540 (♪ Faron Young's "Country Girl" playing) 43 00:05:43,009 --> 00:05:45,345 So, how are we doing? 44 00:05:45,971 --> 00:05:47,305 Bad. 45 00:05:47,430 --> 00:05:49,057 What do you mean, "bad"? 46 00:05:49,182 --> 00:05:51,893 - I mean we're broke. - How can we be broke, Larry? 47 00:05:52,018 --> 00:05:54,396 Well, you know, these giveaways are killing us. 48 00:05:54,521 --> 00:05:59,568 The limousine... the smorgasbord was a stupid idea, 49 00:05:59,693 --> 00:06:02,112 and then, all your-your buddies are coming in here every night 50 00:06:02,237 --> 00:06:03,655 and drinking for free. 51 00:06:03,780 --> 00:06:05,782 You don't have to bring my friends into this. 52 00:06:05,907 --> 00:06:07,742 Oh! Hey, ladies. 53 00:06:07,868 --> 00:06:11,454 - Hey, Larry, we're ready to go. - You put forth some hard work. 54 00:06:11,580 --> 00:06:14,249 Thank you. Thank you. 55 00:06:14,374 --> 00:06:17,878 Oh, llanis, I'll be by in about an hour and I'll bring the ping pong balls. 56 00:06:18,003 --> 00:06:22,382 Hey, Leticia... I'll see you in two hours. 57 00:06:23,633 --> 00:06:26,469 Hey, Leticia, I liked the way you blew that candle out tonight. 58 00:06:26,595 --> 00:06:29,139 (Women giggle) 59 00:06:29,264 --> 00:06:30,849 Hey, now there's the secret right there. 60 00:06:30,974 --> 00:06:35,145 If we could just somehow let people know what great lays these girls are, 61 00:06:35,270 --> 00:06:37,314 we'd have something. 62 00:06:38,815 --> 00:06:42,277 Larry, you can't advertise that. 63 00:06:42,402 --> 00:06:48,491 (Sighs) I know you can't, but... Jimmy. 64 00:06:49,284 --> 00:06:53,455 Oh-oh, ooh. Mister, what kind of business is this? 65 00:06:53,580 --> 00:06:56,708 Well, now, I run the... Hustler go-go clubs. 66 00:06:56,833 --> 00:06:59,753 - I'm sure you've heard of 'em. - Mmm, no. 67 00:07:00,420 --> 00:07:03,465 Yeah, well, see now, that's why I need a newsletter. 68 00:07:03,590 --> 00:07:07,510 I figured we'd run maybe eight, ten pages per issue. 69 00:07:07,636 --> 00:07:10,639 With nothing but nudie pictures? 70 00:07:10,764 --> 00:07:15,226 Yeah, on this... this... nice smooth paper, like this. 71 00:07:15,352 --> 00:07:17,354 - That's called slick. - Slick, yeah. 72 00:07:17,479 --> 00:07:21,733 But I could get in trouble printing these. 73 00:07:21,858 --> 00:07:25,070 - Why? - Because there are laws. 74 00:07:25,195 --> 00:07:28,907 You gotta have some sort of text, like "Playboy" does. 75 00:07:29,032 --> 00:07:31,493 (Protesters) God will punish the sinner! 76 00:07:31,618 --> 00:07:33,870 God will punish the sinner! God will punish the sinner! 77 00:07:38,833 --> 00:07:42,212 Thank you all for coming to my establishment, 78 00:07:42,337 --> 00:07:46,383 and keep in mind, we welcome Christians in here, too. 79 00:07:46,508 --> 00:07:47,509 Thank you. 80 00:07:47,634 --> 00:07:51,930 (♪ Porter Wagoner's "A Satisfied Mind" playing) 81 00:07:52,055 --> 00:07:56,518 ♪ How many times have you heard someone say 82 00:07:56,643 --> 00:08:04,526 ♪ "If I had his money, I could do things my way"? ♪ 83 00:08:04,651 --> 00:08:08,571 - What do you think? - Well, how much did it cost? 84 00:08:09,990 --> 00:08:12,701 Would you forget the money for one second? 85 00:08:12,826 --> 00:08:14,369 What do you think? 86 00:08:14,494 --> 00:08:16,913 Well, what I think depends on how much it cost. 87 00:08:17,956 --> 00:08:22,794 Look, there it is, the first "Hustler" newsletter. 88 00:08:22,919 --> 00:08:25,922 It's all for the man on the go, man about town. 89 00:08:26,047 --> 00:08:27,966 Here it is, news service. 90 00:08:28,091 --> 00:08:30,510 Larry, it's a magazine, not a newsletter. 91 00:08:30,635 --> 00:08:32,637 How are you gonna pay for that? 92 00:08:34,639 --> 00:08:38,018 Don't interrupt me when I'm talking, OK? 93 00:08:38,143 --> 00:08:40,895 Alright, let's hear it for Camille. You were wonderful, Camille. 94 00:08:41,021 --> 00:08:42,605 Let's welcome to the stage right now, gentlemen, 95 00:08:42,731 --> 00:08:45,650 Calamity Jane, from Moscow, Texas. 96 00:08:45,775 --> 00:08:47,736 Let's hear it for her. 97 00:08:47,861 --> 00:08:51,281 (♪ The McCoys's "Hang On Sloppy" playing) 98 00:08:52,198 --> 00:08:56,786 ♪ Hang on, Sloopy, Sloopy, hang on 99 00:09:00,623 --> 00:09:05,128 ♪ Hang on, Sloopy, Sloopy, hang on 100 00:09:08,757 --> 00:09:13,845 ♪ Sloopy lives in a very bad part of town 101 00:09:16,848 --> 00:09:22,687 ♪ And everybody, yeah, tries to put my Sloopy down 102 00:09:25,398 --> 00:09:30,904 ♪ Sloopy, I don't care what your daddy do... 103 00:09:31,029 --> 00:09:33,031 Who is that? 104 00:09:34,532 --> 00:09:37,035 That's the new girl. 105 00:09:37,160 --> 00:09:39,579 She's got the moves, don't she? 106 00:09:40,205 --> 00:09:43,666 ♪ And so I say now, hang on, Sloopy... 107 00:09:44,501 --> 00:09:46,503 She ain't bad. 108 00:09:47,212 --> 00:09:51,216 - She ain't legal either. - Oh, yes, she is legal. I saw her ID. 109 00:09:51,341 --> 00:09:55,428 Look, you stupid brier-hopper, my dog could get an ID 110 00:09:55,553 --> 00:09:57,388 from my goat. 111 00:10:11,361 --> 00:10:14,239 Hey... listen. 112 00:10:14,364 --> 00:10:18,910 When she gets done up there, send her on up to my office. 113 00:10:23,581 --> 00:10:26,417 ♪ Sloopy, let your hair down, girl 114 00:10:26,543 --> 00:10:28,795 ♪ Let it hang down on me ♪ 115 00:10:31,381 --> 00:10:35,468 What... what's your name? 116 00:10:37,554 --> 00:10:38,805 Jane. 117 00:10:38,930 --> 00:10:40,390 - Jane? - Mmm. 118 00:10:40,515 --> 00:10:42,809 We have a policy in this club. 119 00:10:43,601 --> 00:10:46,312 - Oh, yeah? - Yeah, oh, yeah. 120 00:10:46,437 --> 00:10:47,939 OK. And? 121 00:10:48,064 --> 00:10:51,776 Well, trouble is, I have a sneaking suspicion 122 00:10:51,901 --> 00:10:54,821 that you're not, uh... of age. 123 00:10:54,946 --> 00:10:56,948 (Althea laughs) 124 00:10:57,073 --> 00:10:59,868 This, you know, this could cost me my liquor license. 125 00:10:59,993 --> 00:11:03,163 I could have... I could have to close up shop and fire a lot of people. 126 00:11:03,788 --> 00:11:05,373 I'll tell you something. 127 00:11:05,498 --> 00:11:08,751 - Please. - Yeah, well, see this? 128 00:11:09,669 --> 00:11:11,504 See that? That? 129 00:11:11,629 --> 00:11:15,592 I am this far, one second, one millimeter, 130 00:11:15,717 --> 00:11:18,303 one second from being legal. 131 00:11:18,428 --> 00:11:21,389 So, I'm gonna have to ask you to come back 132 00:11:21,514 --> 00:11:24,309 when you're... when that centimeter's up. 133 00:11:24,434 --> 00:11:27,270 Well, that would be tomorrow morning then. 134 00:11:29,022 --> 00:11:31,649 I like the way you dance. I mean, don't get me wrong. 135 00:11:35,904 --> 00:11:38,781 (Althea scoffs) What's that? 136 00:11:38,907 --> 00:11:43,036 Oh, just a little something I got from down home. 137 00:11:43,161 --> 00:11:47,540 You're a classy guy. I've heard about you. 138 00:11:49,042 --> 00:11:50,210 This is moonshine. 139 00:11:50,335 --> 00:11:53,588 Is that what this is, moonshine, right? 140 00:11:53,713 --> 00:11:56,674 It's OK. It's just from potatoes. 141 00:11:56,799 --> 00:11:58,176 What's it gonna do to me? 142 00:11:58,301 --> 00:12:00,345 Go ahead. It's fine, natural. 143 00:12:06,643 --> 00:12:08,645 But step away from the desk, will you? 144 00:12:09,520 --> 00:12:12,398 - (Larry chuckles) - That's like fire. 145 00:12:16,611 --> 00:12:19,322 - Sorry I made a mess. - It's OK. 146 00:12:19,447 --> 00:12:22,158 Um... can I ask you a question? 147 00:12:22,283 --> 00:12:23,493 Shoot. 148 00:12:23,618 --> 00:12:26,621 I've heard this story that... you've slept with every single girl 149 00:12:26,746 --> 00:12:29,916 in every one of your clubs, sort of a pre-requisite. 150 00:12:30,041 --> 00:12:33,544 I'm just wondering if that's true or not. 151 00:12:35,171 --> 00:12:39,133 Well, you know, it ain't entirely untrue, if that's what you mean. 152 00:12:39,259 --> 00:12:43,054 I'm just curious why you haven't taken a stab at me. 153 00:12:47,225 --> 00:12:50,728 - I just met you five minutes ago. - (Althea laughs) 154 00:12:50,853 --> 00:12:53,189 Oh, I think it was six. 155 00:12:53,314 --> 00:12:55,483 Tick, tick, tick... 156 00:12:57,151 --> 00:12:59,737 Tick, tick... 157 00:13:00,613 --> 00:13:01,781 (Althea) Oh! 158 00:13:01,906 --> 00:13:05,910 (Larry panting) 159 00:13:12,917 --> 00:13:16,587 (Larry) Oh. Oh, jeez. 160 00:13:18,214 --> 00:13:21,551 - Come on, one more time. - One more time? 161 00:13:21,676 --> 00:13:24,804 Come on, Althea, even Superman has his limits. 162 00:13:26,097 --> 00:13:28,057 That's the problem with you, you know, men. 163 00:13:28,182 --> 00:13:31,561 You know? Your batteries run out. 164 00:13:31,686 --> 00:13:35,064 Because we women, our batteries never run out. 165 00:13:35,189 --> 00:13:36,858 We can go on and on and on. 166 00:13:36,983 --> 00:13:38,818 Well, then, go fuck a woman. 167 00:13:38,943 --> 00:13:41,904 (Althea chuckles) "Then go fuck a woman." 168 00:13:42,030 --> 00:13:43,948 I do fuck women. 169 00:13:44,073 --> 00:13:45,575 Excuse me? 170 00:13:46,326 --> 00:13:48,870 You are not the only person in this club 171 00:13:48,995 --> 00:13:51,414 to have had every single woman in this club. 172 00:13:53,041 --> 00:13:55,209 So, after one night, she's moving in with ya? 173 00:13:55,793 --> 00:13:59,339 Well, you know, this girl, she had it rough, grew up in an orphanage. 174 00:13:59,464 --> 00:14:02,258 Hey. Hey, buddy. Hey! 175 00:14:02,967 --> 00:14:06,012 Are you that guy in that little sex paper? 176 00:14:06,137 --> 00:14:07,180 Could be. 177 00:14:07,305 --> 00:14:09,349 I love the pictures. How do I subscribe? 178 00:14:09,474 --> 00:14:11,893 Well, where'd you come upon the newsletter? 179 00:14:12,018 --> 00:14:14,437 Oh, found it in a bathroom in a gas station. 180 00:14:14,562 --> 00:14:16,689 Came in pretty handy. 181 00:14:16,814 --> 00:14:19,150 Well, I'm glad we helped you out, 182 00:14:19,275 --> 00:14:22,528 but, you know, it ain't for subscription. 183 00:14:24,364 --> 00:14:27,450 - This guy's... - (TV) 'In game one... 184 00:14:27,575 --> 00:14:31,579 Y'all want some chips? Chips? 185 00:14:43,841 --> 00:14:45,968 Oh, look at her tits. They're nice. 186 00:14:46,094 --> 00:14:48,721 They're nice tits, but they don't look real. 187 00:14:48,846 --> 00:14:50,515 (Althea laughs) 188 00:14:51,557 --> 00:14:53,226 I don't understand this magazine, you know... 189 00:14:53,351 --> 00:14:56,437 - Look at her butt. - Fuzzy pictures, articles by... 190 00:14:56,562 --> 00:14:59,273 I don't know what the hell they're talking about. 191 00:14:59,399 --> 00:15:01,734 You guys read "Playboy"? 192 00:15:02,819 --> 00:15:03,986 - Well, yeah. - Sure. 193 00:15:04,112 --> 00:15:05,863 - Yeah. - Mm-hmm. 194 00:15:05,988 --> 00:15:08,908 Did you... Excuse me, baby. 195 00:15:09,033 --> 00:15:11,411 Did you enjoy this month's article 196 00:15:11,536 --> 00:15:15,164 on how to hook up your quadraphonic stereo system? 197 00:15:17,125 --> 00:15:20,002 - I think I missed that one. - Mm-hmm. 198 00:15:20,128 --> 00:15:24,257 And did you follow their advice on how to make a perfect Martini? 199 00:15:24,382 --> 00:15:26,134 Hey, Larry, come on, man, move Over. 200 00:15:26,259 --> 00:15:28,886 Who is this magazine for anyway? 201 00:15:29,011 --> 00:15:33,975 I mean, you know, if... it's like, if you don't make 20,000-plus a year, 202 00:15:34,100 --> 00:15:36,894 you don't jerk off. 203 00:15:37,019 --> 00:15:40,273 Seven million people buying it and nobody's reading it. 204 00:15:40,398 --> 00:15:44,068 Gentlemen, "Playboy" is mocking you. 205 00:15:52,743 --> 00:15:54,162 Yeah, give me a jelly donut, will you? 206 00:15:54,287 --> 00:15:56,247 Yeah, I got your jelly. 207 00:15:56,372 --> 00:15:58,541 How many pages do we have right now exactly? 208 00:15:58,666 --> 00:15:59,750 We have 105. 209 00:15:59,876 --> 00:16:01,586 - That's no good. - Why not? 210 00:16:01,711 --> 00:16:03,880 106 is good, 104, that's good. 105... 211 00:16:04,005 --> 00:16:06,048 What, you connected with these numbers? 212 00:16:06,174 --> 00:16:08,134 No, it's gotta be an even number. 213 00:16:08,259 --> 00:16:10,344 Because, like, a paper has got two sides, right? 214 00:16:10,470 --> 00:16:12,472 That's two, it's multiples of two. 215 00:16:12,597 --> 00:16:14,307 No, no, a page has four. 216 00:16:14,432 --> 00:16:15,725 - Four. It's like four. - What do you mean, four? 217 00:16:15,850 --> 00:16:18,436 It's one, two, three, four. You fold it, put the staple. 218 00:16:18,561 --> 00:16:22,565 - It's not even an even number. - That's right. 219 00:16:22,690 --> 00:16:24,942 We'll get it figured out. We'll ask... Larry. 220 00:16:26,277 --> 00:16:27,862 What the hell's he doing? 221 00:16:27,987 --> 00:16:30,781 Babe, let me see that flower in your left hand. 222 00:16:32,116 --> 00:16:34,994 No, not that one. Your other left hand. 223 00:16:38,289 --> 00:16:40,583 - Yeah, that's it. - What? Hey, hey, hey. 224 00:16:40,708 --> 00:16:44,545 Look, you know, we're not running a flower shop here, OK? 225 00:16:44,670 --> 00:16:47,131 We're selling the girl, so stop fussing around 226 00:16:47,256 --> 00:16:49,467 with the props and the pillows and the flowers, 227 00:16:49,592 --> 00:16:52,136 and just shoot the girl, OK? 228 00:16:52,261 --> 00:16:54,722 OK, now, let's go for that leg thing here. 229 00:16:54,847 --> 00:16:57,850 Let's recline a little? Yeah. 230 00:16:57,975 --> 00:17:00,311 Let's see you open up 'em legs a little bit. That's right. 231 00:17:00,436 --> 00:17:02,480 Now, give me a little wider than that. That's it. 232 00:17:02,605 --> 00:17:05,233 Now, give me a little wider... a little wider. 233 00:17:05,358 --> 00:17:08,819 Just another little touch wider. 234 00:17:08,945 --> 00:17:10,279 No, baby, not quite that wide. 235 00:17:10,404 --> 00:17:11,822 Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait. 236 00:17:11,948 --> 00:17:15,243 No, that... get back to that. That's exactly what we want. 237 00:17:15,368 --> 00:17:17,703 Here. OK, that's perfect. 238 00:17:17,828 --> 00:17:19,455 Leave it right there. That's what you want. 239 00:17:19,580 --> 00:17:23,334 A woman's vagina has as much personality as her face. 240 00:17:23,459 --> 00:17:25,920 But you can't show the genitalia. 241 00:17:26,045 --> 00:17:27,296 Why not? 242 00:17:27,421 --> 00:17:29,507 Well... Larry, Rudy's right. 243 00:17:29,632 --> 00:17:31,676 You can't show, legally, you can't show the vagina. 244 00:17:31,801 --> 00:17:36,472 Hey, shut up, Jimmy. Rudy, are you a religious man? 245 00:17:36,597 --> 00:17:37,682 - Yeah. - OK. 246 00:17:37,807 --> 00:17:40,977 - You believe God created man? - Yeah. 247 00:17:41,102 --> 00:17:42,603 God created woman. 248 00:17:44,230 --> 00:17:45,064 Yeah... 249 00:17:45,189 --> 00:17:48,359 Well, then surely the same God created her vagina, 250 00:17:48,484 --> 00:17:51,571 and who are you to defy God? Just shoot her. 251 00:18:09,213 --> 00:18:11,382 Jesus Christ. 252 00:18:17,430 --> 00:18:19,223 Where is she? 253 00:18:20,308 --> 00:18:21,475 ♪ Althea ♪ 254 00:18:21,601 --> 00:18:23,936 Hey, baby. Hey! 255 00:18:26,564 --> 00:18:27,940 Happy birthday, baby, 256 00:18:28,065 --> 00:18:31,861 and I have a heart for my heart. 257 00:18:32,987 --> 00:18:35,573 Oh, Larry, that's beautiful. 258 00:18:41,621 --> 00:18:42,788 What's wrong? 259 00:18:42,913 --> 00:18:44,332 The distributor called 260 00:18:44,457 --> 00:18:49,253 and, unfortunately, we've had only a 25% sell-through. 261 00:18:49,378 --> 00:18:52,548 Somebody wanna translate that for me? 262 00:18:53,090 --> 00:18:54,258 Well, what that means 263 00:18:54,383 --> 00:18:56,969 is that they're sending back 150,000 copies. 264 00:18:57,094 --> 00:18:58,929 That's what it means. 265 00:19:03,225 --> 00:19:04,060 Shit! 266 00:19:04,185 --> 00:19:06,187 You're just a stupid, dumb brier-hopper. 267 00:19:06,312 --> 00:19:08,397 What made you think you could pull this off anyway, Larry? 268 00:19:08,522 --> 00:19:10,191 At least he has balls, Jimmy. 269 00:19:10,316 --> 00:19:11,984 Yeah, well, what he needs is brains. 270 00:19:12,109 --> 00:19:15,988 Oh, God, Einstein's speaking! I'm so impressed. 271 00:19:17,031 --> 00:19:19,784 So, one more issue and we're wiped out. 272 00:19:19,909 --> 00:19:20,951 Yeah. 273 00:19:21,077 --> 00:19:25,331 Larry, you said yourself, it's not so bad to be poor. 274 00:19:25,456 --> 00:19:28,042 Hey, fuck you, Althea. You go be poor, OK? 275 00:19:28,626 --> 00:19:30,086 Fuck me? 276 00:19:30,211 --> 00:19:35,216 I believe you're the one that got us into this debt in the first place. 277 00:19:35,341 --> 00:19:37,051 Listen, you think just cos it's your birthday 278 00:19:37,176 --> 00:19:39,428 that you can be a bitch? 279 00:19:39,553 --> 00:19:43,391 Yeah, and I think I'm 50 feet tall and you have a needle dick, OK? 280 00:19:43,516 --> 00:19:44,642 (Groans) 281 00:19:47,395 --> 00:19:49,438 Don't ever hit me like that again. 282 00:19:49,563 --> 00:19:52,191 Don't talk to me like that. Don't hit me like that again. 283 00:19:52,316 --> 00:19:55,111 I'll go back. I'll go back and I'll eat dog food, OK? 284 00:19:55,236 --> 00:19:56,070 I'll eat dog food. 285 00:19:56,195 --> 00:19:58,322 You know, take this, because I don't own this anymore. 286 00:19:58,447 --> 00:20:00,574 I don't have one. Throw it out in the street. 287 00:20:00,700 --> 00:20:01,867 (Phone buzzes) 288 00:20:01,992 --> 00:20:04,245 (Secretary) 'Mr. Flynt, we have a guy on the phone from Italy. 289 00:20:04,370 --> 00:20:06,664 'He claims he has naked pictures of Jackie O.' 290 00:20:06,789 --> 00:20:07,832 Put him through. 291 00:20:07,957 --> 00:20:10,751 Yeah, hello? You the photographer? 292 00:20:10,876 --> 00:20:13,129 - (Photographer) 'Right, yeah.' - What do you got? 293 00:20:13,254 --> 00:20:16,132 - 'Is this Mr. Flynt?' - Yeah, this is Mr. Flynt. 294 00:20:16,257 --> 00:20:20,720 'Listen, I was watching that damn island for four months 295 00:20:20,845 --> 00:20:23,556 'and then one day, man, cabana door opens, 296 00:20:23,681 --> 00:20:26,642 'and out comes Jackie O. with nothing on. 297 00:20:26,767 --> 00:20:28,894 'I mean, not a single stitch.' 298 00:20:29,019 --> 00:20:32,440 - You're sure it's Jackie O.? - 'Yeah, sure.' 299 00:20:32,565 --> 00:20:33,566 And-and what do you see? 300 00:20:33,691 --> 00:20:35,568 "You see absolutely everything. 301 00:20:35,693 --> 00:20:37,445 "Trust me, and she's a good one. 302 00:20:37,570 --> 00:20:40,865 "This ain't no Mamie Eisenhower or Lady Bird.' 303 00:20:40,990 --> 00:20:42,616 Oh, my God. First pussy. 304 00:20:45,202 --> 00:20:47,788 (TV) 'Everyone's talking about local-boy-done-good...' 305 00:20:47,913 --> 00:20:50,082 Hey, hey! Shh! Arlo, move! 306 00:20:50,207 --> 00:20:52,960 '...whose "Hustler" magazine has reached national sales figures 307 00:20:53,085 --> 00:20:55,755 'of an astonishing two million copies.' 308 00:20:55,880 --> 00:20:57,339 (Cheering) 309 00:20:57,465 --> 00:21:00,092 - 'And in a stunning disclosure...' - Dan, sit down. Move your ass! 310 00:21:00,217 --> 00:21:03,721 '...has learned that Ohio Governor Jim Rhodes himself 311 00:21:03,846 --> 00:21:05,347 'was spotted at a newsstand 312 00:21:05,473 --> 00:21:09,059 'buying a copy of the infamous Jackie O. issue. 313 00:21:09,185 --> 00:21:10,311 'l spoke to the Governor earlier today... 314 00:21:10,436 --> 00:21:13,439 - Move it! - '...and he had this response.' 315 00:21:13,564 --> 00:21:15,149 'l think everybody knows that I've been a historical buff 316 00:21:15,274 --> 00:21:16,984 'about First Ladies for a long time. 317 00:21:17,109 --> 00:21:18,194 - (Laughter) - Shh! 318 00:21:18,319 --> 00:21:21,071 'Are you saying you'd be interested in nude photos of Martha Washington?" 319 00:21:21,197 --> 00:21:22,698 'She's a little bit before my time.' 320 00:21:22,823 --> 00:21:24,158 - Arlo! - Arlo! 321 00:21:24,283 --> 00:21:26,535 'What about nude photos of your wife?' 322 00:21:27,286 --> 00:21:33,959 A teacher educates our children, and they become model citizens. 323 00:21:34,084 --> 00:21:38,923 The clergyman preaches and we find spirituality. 324 00:21:39,048 --> 00:21:43,260 My bank gives loans, and homes get built. 325 00:21:43,385 --> 00:21:49,934 But now there's a new, darker influence in Cincinnati. 326 00:21:50,059 --> 00:21:52,061 Mr. Leis, if you would? 327 00:21:53,729 --> 00:21:55,231 (Clears throat) 328 00:21:56,565 --> 00:21:59,151 Ladies and gentlemen, I'm gonna ask that you review this material 329 00:21:59,276 --> 00:22:01,153 very, very carefully, 330 00:22:01,278 --> 00:22:03,531 because it's important that you know 331 00:22:03,656 --> 00:22:07,660 that I did not buy these at a smut store. 332 00:22:09,787 --> 00:22:14,291 These were not purchased at a... dirty book shop. 333 00:22:17,545 --> 00:22:21,882 I bought this in a neighborhood grocery store 334 00:22:22,007 --> 00:22:25,469 in full view of our children. 335 00:22:25,594 --> 00:22:27,096 Oh, my gosh. 336 00:22:27,221 --> 00:22:30,224 Ma'am, you cannot hide from this. 337 00:22:31,642 --> 00:22:35,771 Decent people are being corrupted. 338 00:22:35,896 --> 00:22:38,732 Why, just look what happened to our fine governor. 339 00:22:40,359 --> 00:22:43,821 As members of the Citizens for Decent Literature, 340 00:22:43,946 --> 00:22:45,906 we cannot relent. 341 00:22:46,490 --> 00:22:53,330 We must prevent the destruction of the soul of our country. 342 00:22:54,540 --> 00:22:57,334 (Crowd applauding) 343 00:23:17,855 --> 00:23:19,899 - Larry... - Yeah? 344 00:23:20,608 --> 00:23:23,903 - Take off your pants. - What? 345 00:23:24,028 --> 00:23:26,572 - Take off your pants. - Why? 346 00:23:26,697 --> 00:23:31,452 Because I've never fucked a millionaire before. 347 00:23:33,871 --> 00:23:35,539 Look at that. 348 00:23:39,209 --> 00:23:42,588 (♪ "Star-Spangled Banner" playing) 349 00:23:42,713 --> 00:23:47,551 (Cheering) 350 00:23:55,893 --> 00:23:58,312 Happy birthday, America. 351 00:24:12,576 --> 00:24:14,912 This is Larry's house? 352 00:24:15,454 --> 00:24:16,830 - (Larry) Ma! Pal - Must be it. 353 00:24:19,041 --> 00:24:21,168 - My son! - Hey, you came. 354 00:24:21,293 --> 00:24:23,170 It's so big! 355 00:24:23,295 --> 00:24:25,839 Larry, who are all these people? 356 00:24:25,965 --> 00:24:28,467 Uh... well, these are my friends, Ma. 357 00:24:28,592 --> 00:24:30,970 Oh, you have so many friends. 358 00:24:31,095 --> 00:24:32,638 Lots of money, lots of friends. 359 00:24:32,763 --> 00:24:35,265 - Oh, look at you. - Hey, Arlo! 360 00:24:36,350 --> 00:24:37,685 Hi. 361 00:24:37,810 --> 00:24:39,520 Hey, you know how many rooms I have here? 362 00:24:39,645 --> 00:24:40,813 - No. - No. 363 00:24:40,938 --> 00:24:43,232 Twenty-four rooms. Do you know who else has 24 rooms? 364 00:24:43,357 --> 00:24:45,484 - The president? - Hugh Hefner. 365 00:24:45,609 --> 00:24:47,319 This is the best room in the house. 366 00:24:47,444 --> 00:24:49,363 I think you're gonna like it. 367 00:24:49,488 --> 00:24:51,407 This is the best room in the house, he said. 368 00:24:51,532 --> 00:24:53,951 - (Woman panting) - (Larry) Oh! 369 00:24:54,076 --> 00:24:56,745 You know, there's a maid still cleaning up in there. 370 00:24:56,870 --> 00:24:59,581 Let me just say a word. 371 00:24:59,707 --> 00:25:01,083 The maid's cleaning up in there. 372 00:25:01,208 --> 00:25:03,002 Listen, my folks are here, 373 00:25:03,127 --> 00:25:05,838 so just... move the girls into the jacuzzi, 374 00:25:05,963 --> 00:25:07,131 and I'll get with you later. 375 00:25:07,256 --> 00:25:09,842 - Your folks are here? - Oh... 376 00:25:15,472 --> 00:25:17,224 (Whooping) 377 00:25:22,604 --> 00:25:25,899 What in the world is that? 378 00:25:26,025 --> 00:25:27,526 (8 KC And The Sunshine Band's "I'm Your Boogie Man" blaring) 379 00:25:27,651 --> 00:25:30,904 - Hey. - Larry! 380 00:25:31,030 --> 00:25:33,699 The party is just beginning. 381 00:25:38,078 --> 00:25:41,915 She's nice... and she's frigid. 382 00:25:43,667 --> 00:25:46,754 Have to see what we can do about that. 383 00:25:46,879 --> 00:25:49,590 A-one, two... 384 00:25:49,715 --> 00:25:55,304 (♪ "I'm Your Boogie Man" continues playing loudly) 385 00:26:20,788 --> 00:26:23,832 - Larry? - Yeah? 386 00:26:23,957 --> 00:26:26,585 Do you ever think about getting married? 387 00:26:27,336 --> 00:26:29,338 Oh, God. 388 00:26:29,463 --> 00:26:31,632 You know there's nothing more certain 389 00:26:31,757 --> 00:26:34,384 to ruin a beautiful relationship than marriage. 390 00:26:34,968 --> 00:26:38,347 As soon as you get that ring around the finger, OK, 391 00:26:38,472 --> 00:26:41,642 suddenly, you have an ownership situation. 392 00:26:41,767 --> 00:26:45,354 Prior to that, it's friendly. 393 00:26:45,479 --> 00:26:47,356 You're kind to each other. 394 00:26:47,481 --> 00:26:50,943 And I'll tell you somethin', as much as I love you, 395 00:26:51,068 --> 00:26:56,365 I want a variety of different vagina, pussy. 396 00:26:56,490 --> 00:26:58,158 - I'm a... - What did we just do? 397 00:26:58,283 --> 00:27:00,577 That's what I'm talking about. Why are you bringing this up? 398 00:27:00,702 --> 00:27:04,498 So, do you think I'm talking about monogamy? 399 00:27:04,623 --> 00:27:05,916 Do you think that I'm talking about... 400 00:27:06,041 --> 00:27:07,417 You're not talking about monogamy? 401 00:27:07,543 --> 00:27:10,921 No, of course not. 402 00:27:11,046 --> 00:27:12,923 Larry, how could you misunderstand me? 403 00:27:13,048 --> 00:27:15,008 Well, see, I was wondering, because I thought... 404 00:27:15,134 --> 00:27:18,011 I don't wanna get married and stop the way that we live. 405 00:27:18,137 --> 00:27:20,139 The way that we live is great. 406 00:27:20,264 --> 00:27:23,559 Nothing would change. My God. 407 00:27:23,684 --> 00:27:25,185 Why? Why now? 408 00:27:25,310 --> 00:27:28,814 Because I only wanna be with you. 409 00:27:28,939 --> 00:27:31,733 You're the only man I wanna be with. 410 00:27:31,859 --> 00:27:34,695 I want this ring on my finger 411 00:27:34,820 --> 00:27:38,949 to tell me that you love me above all other women. 412 00:27:39,074 --> 00:27:41,743 - You want a ceremony? - I wanna go to a church. 413 00:27:41,869 --> 00:27:43,203 Yes. So, we'll pay the... 414 00:27:43,328 --> 00:27:44,454 I wanna stand in front of a preacher. 415 00:27:44,580 --> 00:27:45,914 Pay the preacher on the way in, 416 00:27:46,039 --> 00:27:50,002 and we'll get a cash check to me from the lawyer on the way out. 417 00:27:50,627 --> 00:27:54,339 You are my life. 418 00:27:54,464 --> 00:27:56,216 You're my life. 419 00:27:56,341 --> 00:27:58,343 - I'm here for... - You're my life, too. 420 00:27:58,468 --> 00:28:01,221 - ...the rest of my life. - Right now, right here, my life. 421 00:28:01,346 --> 00:28:03,223 I can't speak for 20 years down the line. 422 00:28:03,348 --> 00:28:05,475 - I can. - You can? 423 00:28:05,601 --> 00:28:07,227 - Yeah. - Let me say somethin', alright? 424 00:28:07,352 --> 00:28:09,021 - Oh, man. - No, no, no. 425 00:28:09,146 --> 00:28:10,731 - Just forget I brought it up. - Listen to what... 426 00:28:10,856 --> 00:28:12,691 - Larry, just forget I brought it up. - Listen to what I'm saying. 427 00:28:12,816 --> 00:28:16,069 Listen to what I'm saying, OK? Listen to what I'm saying. 428 00:28:19,281 --> 00:28:20,782 Would you marry me? 429 00:28:21,366 --> 00:28:22,951 It's not funny, a joke like that. 430 00:28:23,076 --> 00:28:24,995 I'm not joking. Would you marry me? 431 00:28:25,120 --> 00:28:26,872 Would you... would you do me the honor 432 00:28:26,997 --> 00:28:29,583 of becoming Mrs. Larry Flynt? 433 00:28:31,460 --> 00:28:35,714 You're not fucking with me? You mean it? 434 00:28:35,839 --> 00:28:38,383 - No, I'm just kidding. - You are? 435 00:28:38,508 --> 00:28:41,178 - No, I'm serious. I'm serious. - Don't. 436 00:28:41,303 --> 00:28:46,141 (♪ The Czech Philharmonic Orchestra plays "Rusalka's Polonaise") 437 00:29:02,282 --> 00:29:03,825 - Whoal - Whoa. 438 00:29:03,951 --> 00:29:06,036 - She's got a dick. - She taped this on. 439 00:29:06,161 --> 00:29:08,538 She taped this on. This is not real. 440 00:29:08,664 --> 00:29:09,873 Who would wanna see that anyway? 441 00:29:09,998 --> 00:29:11,833 I do. I think it's genius. 442 00:29:11,959 --> 00:29:13,335 (Larry) Look, it-it don't matter. 443 00:29:13,460 --> 00:29:15,796 It's just like when people slow down at a car crash 444 00:29:15,921 --> 00:29:18,799 to take a peek, you know? We're breaking taboos. 445 00:29:18,924 --> 00:29:21,510 I've got an idea. How about "The Wizard Of Oz"? 446 00:29:21,635 --> 00:29:22,636 What do you mean? 447 00:29:22,761 --> 00:29:26,473 OK, like, Dorothy is laying there, in Kansas, 448 00:29:26,598 --> 00:29:32,854 and there's the Tin Man and the Scarecrow and, um... 449 00:29:32,980 --> 00:29:34,481 - Who's the other one, Larry? - The Lion. 450 00:29:34,606 --> 00:29:37,734 The Lion! And they're all gang-banging her, 451 00:29:37,859 --> 00:29:41,238 and there's Toto, maybe, even. 452 00:29:41,363 --> 00:29:44,825 Um... Althea, I think there's, you know, some things are sacred. 453 00:29:44,950 --> 00:29:47,452 Shut up. 454 00:29:47,577 --> 00:29:50,580 Althea, that is the best damn idea I ever heard. 455 00:29:50,706 --> 00:29:51,957 (Miles) Yeah, it can work. 456 00:29:52,082 --> 00:29:55,043 - Where can I find Larry Flynt? - (Althea) Work it out. What is it? 457 00:29:55,168 --> 00:29:57,587 Yeah, the Tin Man could have a tin penis. 458 00:29:57,713 --> 00:29:59,464 (Chester) No, no, he gotta have, like, a funnel. 459 00:29:59,589 --> 00:30:02,926 You know, he's gotta have... And Toto, too. 460 00:30:05,095 --> 00:30:08,682 Larry Claxton Flynt? Larry Claxton Flynt! 461 00:30:08,807 --> 00:30:10,684 - Yeah. - Stand up, please, sir. 462 00:30:10,809 --> 00:30:12,894 - Put your hands behind your back. - What's this all about? 463 00:30:13,020 --> 00:30:16,148 You're under arrest on charges of pandering obscenity in Cincinnati 464 00:30:16,273 --> 00:30:19,359 - and engaging in organized crime. - Organized crime? 465 00:30:19,484 --> 00:30:21,236 Sit down, lady. You, too. Shut up. 466 00:30:21,361 --> 00:30:22,529 You have the right to remain silent. 467 00:30:22,654 --> 00:30:25,282 Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. 468 00:30:25,407 --> 00:30:27,784 You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, 469 00:30:27,909 --> 00:30:29,661 one will be appointed for you by the court. 470 00:30:34,583 --> 00:30:36,084 Uh... Mr. Flynt? 471 00:30:37,627 --> 00:30:39,671 You Larry Flynt? 472 00:30:39,796 --> 00:30:41,631 - Who are you? - Alan Isaacman. 473 00:30:42,674 --> 00:30:45,135 I'm your lawyer. OK, I've gotten the bail all taken care of, 474 00:30:45,260 --> 00:30:46,428 so you don't have to worry about that, 475 00:30:46,553 --> 00:30:47,721 but I think we oughta talk about the case 476 00:30:47,846 --> 00:30:49,348 - when you've had a little rest. - Wait, wait, wait, wait. 477 00:30:49,473 --> 00:30:50,974 Who hired you? 478 00:30:51,099 --> 00:30:52,517 Your wife hired me. 479 00:30:52,642 --> 00:30:55,103 - My wife? - Yeah. 480 00:30:55,228 --> 00:30:57,898 Are you doing her? 481 00:30:58,023 --> 00:30:59,983 Whoa, whoa, whoa. Am I... am I what? 482 00:31:00,108 --> 00:31:02,569 Nah, I'm just kiddin'. I like you. 483 00:31:02,694 --> 00:31:05,614 Give me a call after you get out of law school. 484 00:31:05,739 --> 00:31:07,449 Oh, no, I'm out of law school. 485 00:31:07,574 --> 00:31:09,701 - What are you, 22? - Twenty-seven. 486 00:31:09,826 --> 00:31:12,245 Harvard Law School. Three years in the Public Defender's office. 487 00:31:12,371 --> 00:31:14,790 OK, look, Mr. Flynt, obviously, you can get whoever you want 488 00:31:14,915 --> 00:31:15,916 to represent you in this case, 489 00:31:16,041 --> 00:31:19,544 but at least let me say one thing to you, OK? 490 00:31:19,669 --> 00:31:22,089 How should I... You're pretty far out there, 491 00:31:22,214 --> 00:31:24,883 even for the guys who do a lot of this stuff, OK? 492 00:31:25,008 --> 00:31:27,386 I am interested in your case. 493 00:31:27,511 --> 00:31:30,764 The problem you've got is very definitely what I know best, 494 00:31:30,889 --> 00:31:32,849 and I am good at what I do. 495 00:31:32,974 --> 00:31:35,394 What, do you specialize in porn? 496 00:31:35,519 --> 00:31:37,896 No, no, no. I don't... I don't specialize in porn. 497 00:31:38,021 --> 00:31:39,189 I'll... I'll be perfectly honest. 498 00:31:39,314 --> 00:31:41,608 I don't particularly like what you do. 499 00:31:41,733 --> 00:31:43,151 I specialize in civil liberties. 500 00:31:43,276 --> 00:31:46,988 You know, I don't understand why they've singled me out. 501 00:31:47,114 --> 00:31:49,449 (Alan) OK, look, Mr. Flynt, this case is bigger 502 00:31:49,574 --> 00:31:51,201 than just you and your magazine. 503 00:31:51,326 --> 00:31:52,994 In your case, what's a little more troubling 504 00:31:53,120 --> 00:31:54,538 is this organized crime charge. 505 00:31:54,663 --> 00:31:57,040 Organized crime? Larry's not in the mob. 506 00:31:57,624 --> 00:31:59,668 Mr. Flynt, I just gotta ask you one time, 507 00:31:59,793 --> 00:32:02,879 do you have any connections In any way to organized crime? 508 00:32:03,004 --> 00:32:05,424 Absolutely not. 509 00:32:06,133 --> 00:32:07,050 Gotta ask. 510 00:32:07,175 --> 00:32:10,262 Oh, by the way... call me Larry. 511 00:32:10,387 --> 00:32:11,888 Alright, Larry. 512 00:32:12,013 --> 00:32:15,559 In that case, Larry, this is a completely bullshit charge, 513 00:32:15,684 --> 00:32:17,227 but we have to take this seriously 514 00:32:17,352 --> 00:32:21,648 because you could conceivably be looking at seven to 25 years. 515 00:32:21,773 --> 00:32:23,817 Twenty-five years? 516 00:32:23,942 --> 00:32:26,194 All I'm guilty of is bad taste. 517 00:32:26,319 --> 00:32:29,030 My cousin, Bobby, shot a preacher in the back. 518 00:32:29,156 --> 00:32:30,991 He got six months for it. 519 00:32:31,116 --> 00:32:32,367 - It's ridic... - (Larry) Bobby shot a preacher? 520 00:32:32,492 --> 00:32:34,244 - Yeah, you didn't know that? - What denomination? 521 00:32:34,369 --> 00:32:35,454 Baptist. 522 00:32:35,579 --> 00:32:37,330 Can we discuss the fate of Cousin Bobby later, Larry? 523 00:32:37,456 --> 00:32:39,958 l... I think we need to discuss this very seriously. 524 00:32:40,083 --> 00:32:42,377 - If you want my advice... - I am serious. I'm taking notes here. 525 00:32:42,502 --> 00:32:48,175 (Protesters shouting indistinctly) 526 00:32:57,017 --> 00:32:59,519 Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. 527 00:32:59,644 --> 00:33:00,562 Before we begin, 528 00:33:01,855 --> 00:33:06,943 I must apologize for the unpleasantness of this task. 529 00:33:08,069 --> 00:33:13,033 What you're about to see Is going to take your breath away. 530 00:33:13,825 --> 00:33:17,746 "Hustler" magazine depicts men and women 531 00:33:17,871 --> 00:33:23,168 posed together in a lewd and shameful manner. 532 00:33:24,711 --> 00:33:29,758 "Hustler" depicts women and women posed together 533 00:33:29,883 --> 00:33:32,219 in a lewd and shameful manner. 534 00:33:33,094 --> 00:33:36,181 "Hustler" magazine depicts Santa Claus 535 00:33:36,306 --> 00:33:40,143 posed in a lewd and shameful manner. 536 00:33:40,852 --> 00:33:42,854 What's he talking about? 537 00:33:42,979 --> 00:33:45,857 (Whispers indistinctly) 538 00:33:45,982 --> 00:33:47,984 Jesus Christ, Larry. 539 00:33:50,820 --> 00:33:52,072 Your Honor, with the court's permission, 540 00:33:52,197 --> 00:33:55,075 at this time the defense would like to introduce into evidence 541 00:33:55,200 --> 00:33:58,912 twenty-seven other men's magazines sold in the Cincinnati area. 542 00:33:59,037 --> 00:34:01,081 Titles such as "Penthouse", "Playboy"... 543 00:34:01,206 --> 00:34:02,332 Objection. 544 00:34:03,291 --> 00:34:04,417 Sustained. 545 00:34:05,710 --> 00:34:06,586 Sustained? 546 00:34:08,338 --> 00:34:09,506 Wait... wait a second. Wait a second. 547 00:34:09,631 --> 00:34:12,050 Your Honor, if I may. 548 00:34:12,175 --> 00:34:14,678 These magazines contain material 549 00:34:14,803 --> 00:34:17,514 that is virtually identical to "Hustler" magazine. 550 00:34:17,639 --> 00:34:21,309 If-if these magazines are legal and "Hustler" is not legal, 551 00:34:21,434 --> 00:34:23,853 then this is clearly a case of selective prosecution. 552 00:34:23,979 --> 00:34:25,480 No. 553 00:34:26,064 --> 00:34:27,399 I-I'm sorry. Did you say "no"? 554 00:34:28,400 --> 00:34:30,151 I will not allow them into evidence. 555 00:34:30,277 --> 00:34:32,445 They are irrelevant to this case. 556 00:34:32,988 --> 00:34:34,739 But they are not irrelevant. They are not irrelevant. 557 00:34:34,864 --> 00:34:37,200 They very clearly demonstrate the community standard 558 00:34:37,325 --> 00:34:38,868 - which is laid out by... - No, Counselor, 559 00:34:38,994 --> 00:34:42,122 the jury is representative of community standards, 560 00:34:42,247 --> 00:34:44,165 not a pile of magazines. 561 00:34:44,291 --> 00:34:46,042 I won't admit them. 562 00:34:46,167 --> 00:34:48,253 You won't admit them. 563 00:34:48,878 --> 00:34:53,300 Mr. Flynt, would you please turn to page 777? 564 00:34:57,470 --> 00:35:01,308 Would you describe to the jury what is on page 77, please, sir? 565 00:35:01,433 --> 00:35:06,438 (Clears throat) Uh... it's a picture of Santa Claus. 566 00:35:06,563 --> 00:35:08,648 What is Santa Claus doing? 567 00:35:08,773 --> 00:35:12,944 He's talking to Mrs. Claus and... holding in his hand 568 00:35:13,069 --> 00:35:17,282 what appears to be a large erect penis. 569 00:35:17,407 --> 00:35:21,244 And would you read the caption under that cartoon, please? 570 00:35:21,369 --> 00:35:26,458 It says, "This is what I've got to ho-ho-ho about." 571 00:35:26,583 --> 00:35:30,587 Mr. Flynt, do you think that the Founding Fathers 572 00:35:30,712 --> 00:35:32,797 had a cartoon like this in mind 573 00:35:32,922 --> 00:35:34,758 when they wrote the First Amendment to our great Constitution? 574 00:35:35,550 --> 00:35:39,012 Well, no, but I don't think they necessarily had "Playboy" in mind, 575 00:35:39,137 --> 00:35:40,388 or "People" either, for that matter, 576 00:35:40,513 --> 00:35:42,682 because I saw a couple of four-letter words in there 577 00:35:42,807 --> 00:35:44,142 a few weeks back. 578 00:35:44,267 --> 00:35:47,687 But isn't a community allowed to set its own standards? 579 00:35:47,812 --> 00:35:51,608 No. That's just a disguise for censorship. 580 00:35:51,733 --> 00:35:53,360 This country belongs to me 581 00:35:53,485 --> 00:35:55,820 as much as it belongs to you, Mr. Leis, 582 00:35:55,945 --> 00:35:58,907 and if you don't like "Hustler" magazine, don't read it. 583 00:35:59,032 --> 00:36:02,118 I don't, but what about the innocent children 584 00:36:02,243 --> 00:36:05,497 who gaze upon your magazine In our grocery stores? 585 00:36:05,622 --> 00:36:08,291 Well, look... 586 00:36:08,416 --> 00:36:12,462 ...you know, if a kid gets caught drinking beer in a tavern, 587 00:36:12,587 --> 00:36:16,216 we don't ban Budweiser across the nation. 588 00:36:16,341 --> 00:36:18,426 (Crowd murmurs) 589 00:36:19,052 --> 00:36:22,138 Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, you've heard a lot here today, 590 00:36:22,263 --> 00:36:27,477 and I'm not gonna try to go back over it all again for you, 591 00:36:27,602 --> 00:36:31,189 but you have to go back in that room and make some decisions, 592 00:36:31,314 --> 00:36:34,651 and... and there is one thing I wanna make very, very clear to you 593 00:36:34,776 --> 00:36:36,945 before you do. 594 00:36:37,070 --> 00:36:38,822 I am not trying to convince you 595 00:36:38,947 --> 00:36:42,075 that you should like what Larry Flynt does. 596 00:36:42,200 --> 00:36:46,204 I-I don't like what Larry Flynt does... 597 00:36:47,247 --> 00:36:52,627 ...but what I do like is that I live in a country 598 00:36:52,752 --> 00:36:56,131 where you and I can make that decision for ourselves. 599 00:36:56,256 --> 00:36:58,133 I like that I live in a country 600 00:36:58,258 --> 00:37:02,595 where I can pick up "Hustler" magazine and read it if I want to, 601 00:37:02,721 --> 00:37:06,015 or throw it in the garbage can, if that's where I think it belongs. 602 00:37:06,683 --> 00:37:08,852 Or better yet, I can exercise my opinion and not buy it. 603 00:37:10,186 --> 00:37:12,856 I like that I have that right. I care about it... 604 00:37:13,648 --> 00:37:15,900 ...and you should care about it, too. 605 00:37:16,025 --> 00:37:18,069 You really should, 606 00:37:18,194 --> 00:37:20,280 because we live in a free country. 607 00:37:21,990 --> 00:37:23,324 You know, we say that a lot, 608 00:37:23,450 --> 00:37:25,410 but I think sometimes we forget really what that means. 609 00:37:25,535 --> 00:37:27,203 So, listen to it again. 610 00:37:27,328 --> 00:37:31,291 We live in a free country, and that is a powerful idea. 611 00:37:31,416 --> 00:37:34,377 That's a... that's a magnificent way to live, 612 00:37:34,502 --> 00:37:35,920 but there is a price for that freedom, 613 00:37:36,045 --> 00:37:38,256 which is that sometimes we have to tolerate things 614 00:37:38,381 --> 00:37:40,258 that we don't necessarily like. 615 00:37:41,009 --> 00:37:42,010 So, go back in that room 616 00:37:42,135 --> 00:37:44,429 where you are free to think whatever you wanna think 617 00:37:44,554 --> 00:37:47,265 about Larry Flynt and "Hustler" magazine, 618 00:37:48,933 --> 00:37:50,310 but then ask yourselves 619 00:37:50,435 --> 00:37:52,312 if you wanna make the decision for the rest of us, 620 00:37:52,437 --> 00:37:56,775 because the freedom that everyone in this room enjoys 621 00:37:56,900 --> 00:37:58,985 Is in a very real way in your hands. 622 00:37:59,778 --> 00:38:01,780 And if we start throwing up walls 623 00:38:01,905 --> 00:38:05,575 against what some of us think is obscene, 624 00:38:05,700 --> 00:38:07,702 we may very well wake up one morning 625 00:38:07,827 --> 00:38:09,329 and realize that walls have been thrown up 626 00:38:09,454 --> 00:38:13,374 in all kinds of places that we never expected, 627 00:38:13,500 --> 00:38:17,629 and we can't see anything or do anything. 628 00:38:19,881 --> 00:38:23,802 And that's not freedom. 629 00:38:23,927 --> 00:38:25,512 That is not freedom. 630 00:38:25,637 --> 00:38:28,056 So, be careful. 631 00:38:29,474 --> 00:38:30,683 Thank you. 632 00:38:30,809 --> 00:38:34,562 (Crowd murmuring) 633 00:38:34,687 --> 00:38:37,273 (Gavel bangs) 634 00:38:39,984 --> 00:38:41,694 Madam Foreman, have you reached a verdict? 635 00:38:41,820 --> 00:38:43,988 Yes, Your Honor, we have. 636 00:38:44,113 --> 00:38:46,491 Hand the verdict to the bailiff. 637 00:38:58,086 --> 00:39:00,922 Will the defendant please rise? 638 00:39:07,762 --> 00:39:09,764 Madam Clerk, read the verdict. 639 00:39:13,142 --> 00:39:16,896 "We, the jury, find the defendant, Larry Claxton Flynt, 640 00:39:17,021 --> 00:39:19,357 "guilty as charged on all counts." 641 00:39:19,482 --> 00:39:22,569 (Crowd murmuring) 642 00:39:26,239 --> 00:39:28,950 Do you have anything to say before I sentence you? 643 00:39:31,619 --> 00:39:38,293 Your Honor, you have not made one intelligent decision 644 00:39:38,418 --> 00:39:42,005 during the course of this trial, and I don't expect one now. 645 00:39:42,130 --> 00:39:43,715 Knock yourself out. 646 00:39:44,507 --> 00:39:45,967 I sentence you to 25 years 647 00:39:46,092 --> 00:39:47,719 - in the Ohio State Penitentiary. - What? 648 00:39:48,720 --> 00:39:51,306 - Your Honor, we request bail... - Bail denied. 649 00:39:51,431 --> 00:39:54,058 - Denied? - Bailiff, take him away. 650 00:39:54,183 --> 00:39:56,769 Your Honor, this is a completely standard procedure. 651 00:39:56,895 --> 00:39:58,771 All I do is publish a magazine. 652 00:39:58,897 --> 00:40:02,358 Mrs. Flynt! Mrs. Flynt, Mrs. Flynt, were you surprised at the verdict? 653 00:40:02,483 --> 00:40:03,401 What are you gonna do about Larry? 654 00:40:03,526 --> 00:40:05,945 No. I was not surprised by the verdict at all. 655 00:40:06,070 --> 00:40:08,615 We had a stupid judge, we had an uptight prosecutor, 656 00:40:08,740 --> 00:40:09,574 two of them. 657 00:40:09,699 --> 00:40:11,951 Mrs. Flynt, are you ashamed to have your husband locked up? 658 00:40:12,076 --> 00:40:14,787 I am not ashamed of Larry. I never would be ashamed of Larry. 659 00:40:14,913 --> 00:40:17,373 I'd rather have a man that stands up for what he believes in. 660 00:40:17,498 --> 00:40:19,959 Of course, I'm... I'm not happy he's going to jail, 661 00:40:20,084 --> 00:40:22,837 but you know what? You guys can call this a circus, 662 00:40:22,962 --> 00:40:25,048 you can call this a witch hunt, but you can't... 663 00:40:50,114 --> 00:40:51,115 Hi, baby. 664 00:40:53,201 --> 00:40:55,161 You are so beautiful. 665 00:40:55,286 --> 00:40:56,788 Larry... 666 00:40:58,539 --> 00:41:00,083 How are you? 667 00:41:00,208 --> 00:41:01,209 I miss you. 668 00:41:01,876 --> 00:41:03,711 I've missed you, too. 669 00:41:05,713 --> 00:41:07,465 You got any girlfriends in here? 670 00:41:11,970 --> 00:41:14,055 You've got calluses on your hands? 671 00:41:14,180 --> 00:41:15,807 You know it. 672 00:41:15,932 --> 00:41:19,727 I fantasize about you just about all the time. 673 00:41:19,852 --> 00:41:24,023 (Sighs) Our bed is so empty. 674 00:41:27,694 --> 00:41:28,695 Oh, baby. 675 00:41:29,779 --> 00:41:31,614 Oh, baby. 676 00:41:34,617 --> 00:41:36,619 Oh, God. 677 00:41:39,288 --> 00:41:41,124 Oh, baby. 678 00:41:44,168 --> 00:41:46,004 What can I do to get you outta here? 679 00:41:47,463 --> 00:41:49,966 Oh, you know, Isaacman says 680 00:41:50,091 --> 00:41:51,718 there's no way this is gonna hold up. 681 00:41:51,843 --> 00:41:54,721 What if Alan's wrong? 682 00:41:54,846 --> 00:41:57,849 What if... what if you don't get out till the year 2000, 683 00:41:57,974 --> 00:42:02,395 and I'm fat and old and ugly and you don't love me anymore? 684 00:42:02,520 --> 00:42:06,274 You ain't never gonna be old and fat and ugly. 685 00:42:06,399 --> 00:42:08,401 I promise you. 686 00:42:10,903 --> 00:42:12,905 - I love you. - I love you. 687 00:42:13,031 --> 00:42:14,782 (♪ "Battle Hymn Of The Republic" playing) 688 00:42:14,907 --> 00:42:20,038 (Rally singer) J Glory, glory, hallelujah 689 00:42:20,163 --> 00:42:25,293 ♪ Glory, glory, hallelujah 690 00:42:25,418 --> 00:42:30,339 ♪ Glory, glory, hallelujah 691 00:42:30,465 --> 00:42:35,803 ♪ His truth is marching on 692 00:42:35,928 --> 00:42:47,190 ♪ His truth is marching on ♪ 693 00:42:49,984 --> 00:42:53,905 Please, please, please, please, please. 694 00:42:54,030 --> 00:42:57,533 And now, Americans for a Free Press 695 00:42:57,658 --> 00:43:00,828 take extreme pleasure in welcoming to Cincinnati, 696 00:43:00,953 --> 00:43:05,583 direct from jail, cleared 100% by the Appellate Court... 697 00:43:05,708 --> 00:43:06,542 This is really great. 698 00:43:06,667 --> 00:43:09,003 Americans for a Free Press to invite us here tonight. 699 00:43:09,128 --> 00:43:11,089 - (Announcer) ...dissident publisher... - You idiot. 700 00:43:11,214 --> 00:43:13,841 Americans for a Free Press iS me. 701 00:43:13,966 --> 00:43:15,384 Who do you think is paying for all this? 702 00:43:15,510 --> 00:43:20,473 That freedom fighter, Larry C. Flynt. 703 00:43:26,270 --> 00:43:27,688 Thank you. 704 00:43:28,898 --> 00:43:32,110 Thank you. I have a thought for you. 705 00:43:32,235 --> 00:43:36,030 Murder is illegal, but you take a picture 706 00:43:36,155 --> 00:43:38,366 of somebody committing the act of murder 707 00:43:38,491 --> 00:43:41,202 they'll put you on the cover of "Newsweek". 708 00:43:41,327 --> 00:43:43,287 You might even win a Pulitzer Prize. 709 00:43:44,247 --> 00:43:48,084 And yet, sex is legal. 710 00:43:48,209 --> 00:43:52,547 Everybody's doing it, or everybody wants to be doing it, huh? 711 00:43:52,672 --> 00:43:56,300 Yet, you take a picture of two people in the act of sex, 712 00:43:56,425 --> 00:43:58,761 or just take a picture of a woman's naked body... 713 00:43:59,929 --> 00:44:02,473 ...and they'll put you in jail. 714 00:44:02,598 --> 00:44:07,520 Now, I have a message for all you good, moral Christian people, 715 00:44:07,645 --> 00:44:11,065 who are complaining that breasts and vaginas are obscene. 716 00:44:11,190 --> 00:44:15,444 Hey, don't complain to me. Complain to the manufacturer, OK? 717 00:44:15,570 --> 00:44:17,155 And although Jesus told us not to judge, 718 00:44:17,280 --> 00:44:20,116 I know you're gonna judge anyway, so judge sanely. 719 00:44:20,241 --> 00:44:21,742 Judge with your eyes open. 720 00:44:21,868 --> 00:44:26,205 What do you consider obscene? Is this obscene to you? 721 00:44:26,330 --> 00:44:29,625 Or perhaps that's obscene to you. 722 00:44:30,626 --> 00:44:32,837 Maybe this is obscene to you, 723 00:44:32,962 --> 00:44:35,548 but what is more obscene? 724 00:44:35,673 --> 00:44:39,343 This... or this? 725 00:44:39,468 --> 00:44:43,431 This... or this? 726 00:44:43,556 --> 00:44:47,727 You know, politicians and demagogues like to say 727 00:44:47,852 --> 00:44:51,898 that sexually explicit material corrupts the youth of our country, 728 00:44:52,023 --> 00:44:56,694 and yet they lie, cheat, and start unholy wars. 729 00:44:56,819 --> 00:44:58,487 Look at 'em. They call themselves men. 730 00:44:58,613 --> 00:45:00,573 They're sheep in a herd. 731 00:45:00,698 --> 00:45:04,327 I think they real obscenity comes from raising our youth 732 00:45:04,452 --> 00:45:08,831 to believe that sex is bad and ugly and dirty, 733 00:45:08,956 --> 00:45:13,628 and yet, it is heroic to go spill guts and blood 734 00:45:13,753 --> 00:45:17,465 in the most ghastly manner in the name of humanity. 735 00:45:17,590 --> 00:45:19,759 With all the taboos attached to sex, 736 00:45:19,884 --> 00:45:22,094 it's no wonder we have the problems we have. 737 00:45:22,220 --> 00:45:26,140 It's no wonder we're angry and violent and genocidal, 738 00:45:26,265 --> 00:45:28,267 but ask yourself the question, 739 00:45:28,392 --> 00:45:33,231 what is more obscene, sex or war? 740 00:45:33,356 --> 00:45:34,774 (Crowd) War! 741 00:45:34,899 --> 00:45:37,652 (Crowd applauds and cheers) 742 00:45:46,702 --> 00:45:48,663 (Barking) 743 00:45:48,788 --> 00:45:53,626 (♪ Gary Wright's "Dream Weaver" playing) 744 00:45:53,751 --> 00:45:57,255 Jeez, she's a killer. 745 00:45:57,380 --> 00:46:00,967 ♪ I believe we can reach the morning light 746 00:46:02,009 --> 00:46:06,847 ♪ Fly me high through the starry skies... 747 00:46:06,973 --> 00:46:09,475 - Larry... - Yeah? 748 00:46:10,768 --> 00:46:14,021 Um... hi, Althea. 749 00:46:14,146 --> 00:46:16,315 Hi, Arlo. 750 00:46:16,440 --> 00:46:18,693 Arlo, you wanted somethin'? 751 00:46:18,818 --> 00:46:22,655 Yes... I've got bad news. 752 00:46:22,780 --> 00:46:28,286 A... a Georgia prosecutor has arrested some news dealers 753 00:46:28,411 --> 00:46:30,329 for selling "Hustler", 754 00:46:30,454 --> 00:46:33,791 and... some other retailers are getting nervous 755 00:46:33,916 --> 00:46:36,460 and they're taking issues off the stands. 756 00:46:36,585 --> 00:46:40,172 - Fuel the jet. - OK. 757 00:46:40,298 --> 00:46:43,175 Wait. Alert the Georgia media. 758 00:46:43,301 --> 00:46:45,261 Tell them the cavalry is on the way. 759 00:46:45,386 --> 00:46:50,474 ♪ I believe we can reach the morning light ♪ 760 00:46:52,351 --> 00:46:54,186 - (Reporter - (Reporter 761 00:46:54,312 --> 00:46:56,022 Larry, why are you here? 762 00:46:56,147 --> 00:46:59,358 Good, hard-working newsvendors are being threatened and intimidated. 763 00:46:59,483 --> 00:47:01,736 Now, if that's not censorship, I don't know what is. 764 00:47:01,861 --> 00:47:05,239 - (Reporter - (Larry) Well, just watch me. 765 00:47:05,364 --> 00:47:08,117 Come on, right on in here. You OK, babe? 766 00:47:08,242 --> 00:47:09,994 - I'm fine. - Stand right over there. 767 00:47:10,119 --> 00:47:12,371 Alright. Don't crowd. 768 00:47:13,205 --> 00:47:15,833 Let the cameras through, OK? You rollin'? 769 00:47:15,958 --> 00:47:18,294 Now, what we're gonna do here is... 770 00:47:19,670 --> 00:47:24,300 ...I'm gonna pay this gentleman 1,000 dollars. 771 00:47:24,425 --> 00:47:28,220 I am renting the Puff and Read for the next 24 hours. 772 00:47:28,346 --> 00:47:29,764 I am in control now. 773 00:47:29,889 --> 00:47:32,767 And... anybody who would like to purchase 774 00:47:32,892 --> 00:47:34,393 a copy of "Hustler" magazine... 775 00:47:34,518 --> 00:47:37,813 Mr. Flynt, could I please buy a copy of the "Hustler" magazine? 776 00:47:37,938 --> 00:47:40,608 Yes, you can, Sir. Here is the "Hustler" magazine 777 00:47:40,733 --> 00:47:43,986 - that I am selling this month... - Larry Flynt, you're under arrest. 778 00:47:44,111 --> 00:47:46,280 OK. I gotta give him some change. 779 00:47:46,405 --> 00:47:49,158 Only in America, huh? 780 00:47:49,283 --> 00:47:53,704 Mr. Flynt, how far are you willing to go for "Hustler" magazine? 781 00:47:53,829 --> 00:47:55,164 What are your plans now, Mr. Flynt? 782 00:47:55,289 --> 00:47:56,707 There are many people who support "Hustler" magazine, 783 00:47:56,832 --> 00:47:58,250 but none are willing to come out and support you. 784 00:47:58,376 --> 00:47:59,877 How do you feel about that, Mr. Flynt? 785 00:48:00,002 --> 00:48:03,297 Hey, why do I have to go to jail to protect your freedom? 786 00:48:09,136 --> 00:48:11,180 That's good. 787 00:48:11,764 --> 00:48:13,933 So, we're gonna pay a million bucks? 788 00:48:14,058 --> 00:48:14,975 Why not? Listen. 789 00:48:15,101 --> 00:48:17,895 If it catches the Killer, I think it's worth it. 790 00:48:18,020 --> 00:48:20,064 OK, moving on. 791 00:48:20,189 --> 00:48:21,399 Asshole of the month. 792 00:48:21,524 --> 00:48:22,608 Jerry Falwell. 793 00:48:22,733 --> 00:48:24,610 You always say Jerry Falwell. 794 00:48:24,735 --> 00:48:27,822 Jerry Falwell is always an asshole. That's why, Arlo. 795 00:48:27,947 --> 00:48:30,116 How about this month we do Anita Bryant? 796 00:48:30,241 --> 00:48:32,535 I say... Gerald Ford. 797 00:48:32,660 --> 00:48:34,245 I say Larry Flynt. 798 00:48:38,833 --> 00:48:40,876 Yeah, I like that, bro. 799 00:48:41,001 --> 00:48:43,129 I mean, everybody thinks I'm an asshole. 800 00:48:43,254 --> 00:48:44,797 Yeah, it's true. 801 00:48:44,922 --> 00:48:47,716 Is that right? 802 00:48:47,842 --> 00:48:50,886 - Larry, you have a phone call. - Take a message. 803 00:48:51,011 --> 00:48:52,471 How about asshole of the decade? 804 00:48:52,596 --> 00:48:54,473 Um... she's calling from North Carolina. 805 00:48:54,598 --> 00:48:56,642 She says she's the president's sister, 806 00:48:56,767 --> 00:48:58,394 Ruth Carter something. 807 00:48:58,519 --> 00:49:00,688 Ruth Carter Stapleton? 808 00:49:00,813 --> 00:49:02,356 She's a woman of God. 809 00:49:03,065 --> 00:49:04,525 What does she want with you? 810 00:49:06,944 --> 00:49:09,113 What are you afraid of? Pick up the phone. 811 00:49:10,739 --> 00:49:13,117 OK. Patch her through. 812 00:49:13,659 --> 00:49:15,286 Hello, this is Larry Flynt. 813 00:49:15,411 --> 00:49:17,413 (Ruth) "Praise the Lord! I've found you.' 814 00:49:17,538 --> 00:49:21,000 Hallelujah. What-what... what can I help you with? 815 00:49:21,125 --> 00:49:24,044 'We have a mutual friend, Larry, a television producer, 816 00:49:24,170 --> 00:49:26,464 'and he suggested we get together. 817 00:49:26,589 --> 00:49:28,507 'He thought you and I would hit it off." 818 00:49:29,800 --> 00:49:33,012 You know, I don't understand, I mean, you're an evan... evangelist, 819 00:49:33,137 --> 00:49:35,473 and I'm a smut peddler, well... 820 00:49:35,598 --> 00:49:38,100 'Larry, I don't believe in labels. 821 00:49:38,225 --> 00:49:40,060 'l think you and I could teach each other a lot.' 822 00:49:40,186 --> 00:49:41,270 (Whispers) Stop. 823 00:49:41,395 --> 00:49:44,565 'So, are you free for dinner tomorrow night?' 824 00:49:44,690 --> 00:49:48,527 Uh... you know, I have a... I have a hectic schedule. 825 00:49:48,652 --> 00:49:52,239 "You know what's nice about people like you and me, Mr. Flynt?' 826 00:49:52,364 --> 00:49:55,826 - What's that? - 'We can do anything we want." 827 00:49:57,328 --> 00:49:59,163 (Laughs) 828 00:50:11,967 --> 00:50:13,969 Do you go to church, Larry? 829 00:50:14,094 --> 00:50:15,930 Yeah... church. 830 00:50:16,055 --> 00:50:20,267 Particularly the... you know, the big holidays, 831 00:50:20,392 --> 00:50:24,188 Christmas and... Easter, and New Year's Eve. 832 00:50:24,813 --> 00:50:27,191 New Year's Eve? 833 00:50:27,316 --> 00:50:29,360 - Oh, that... - (Ruth chuckles) 834 00:50:29,485 --> 00:50:31,320 They don't have church on New Year's Eve. 835 00:50:31,445 --> 00:50:36,825 OK, well, we've proven I'm a liar, and... I never go. 836 00:50:36,951 --> 00:50:39,161 It's not important. 837 00:50:39,286 --> 00:50:41,163 That's only a ritual. 838 00:50:41,705 --> 00:50:44,375 And I believe in going straight to the teachings of Jesus. 839 00:50:44,500 --> 00:50:45,960 And does she love that man. 840 00:50:47,378 --> 00:50:53,175 So, would you call yourself a... faith-healer? 841 00:50:53,300 --> 00:50:54,927 Oh, goodness, no. 842 00:50:55,052 --> 00:50:56,762 I do spiritual healing. 843 00:50:56,887 --> 00:50:57,721 Oh. 844 00:50:57,846 --> 00:51:00,599 I don't mend bones. I mend troubled souls. 845 00:51:03,561 --> 00:51:06,397 Well, that's a relief, because, you know, I thought you might be, 846 00:51:06,522 --> 00:51:08,232 like, one of those tent revival fakes, 847 00:51:08,357 --> 00:51:12,027 you know, that used to come scare the kids with snakes 848 00:51:12,152 --> 00:51:14,780 and you know, wicked this, wicked that, and... 849 00:51:14,905 --> 00:51:18,742 Hellfire. Damnation. That sort of thing? 850 00:51:18,867 --> 00:51:19,785 Yeah. 851 00:51:20,494 --> 00:51:25,249 That kind of talk is almost unforgivable. 852 00:51:27,418 --> 00:51:31,422 Well, then, I'd say we have something in common. 853 00:51:31,547 --> 00:51:34,383 Actually, Larry, there's something else 854 00:51:34,508 --> 00:51:35,843 you and I have in common. 855 00:51:36,385 --> 00:51:37,386 What's that? 856 00:51:37,928 --> 00:51:42,933 We're both trying to release people from... sexual repression. 857 00:51:44,435 --> 00:51:46,604 - Really? - (Althea cackles) 858 00:51:46,729 --> 00:51:48,480 I'm sorry, Mrs. Stapleton. 859 00:51:52,943 --> 00:51:58,532 So, tell me... is your brother, Ji... Mr. President... 860 00:51:58,657 --> 00:52:00,284 Jimmy. Jimmy will be fine. 861 00:52:00,409 --> 00:52:02,077 OK, Jimmy, uh... 862 00:52:05,080 --> 00:52:09,418 Did he... do you think he ever read my publication? 863 00:52:09,543 --> 00:52:12,421 You remember that interview he gave... "Playboy" magazine? 864 00:52:12,546 --> 00:52:16,091 The one where he admitted that he had lust in his heart? 865 00:52:16,216 --> 00:52:17,885 You know, I was especially proud of that. 866 00:52:18,010 --> 00:52:19,845 I'm sure you were, 867 00:52:19,970 --> 00:52:23,265 but Oral Roberts wasn't and Billy Graham wasn't, 868 00:52:23,390 --> 00:52:25,684 and they took out after him in public, 869 00:52:25,809 --> 00:52:28,979 so, I don't think he's a big fan of adult magazines. 870 00:52:29,605 --> 00:52:30,439 Hmm. 871 00:52:31,273 --> 00:52:33,192 But you know, Larry, 872 00:52:33,317 --> 00:52:36,236 I'm more ambivalent about what you do 873 00:52:36,362 --> 00:52:41,450 because I think that sexuality is a God-given gift. 874 00:52:41,992 --> 00:52:43,369 I have to agree with you. 875 00:52:43,494 --> 00:52:45,496 You know, when I counsel Pentecostal women 876 00:52:45,621 --> 00:52:48,415 in bad marriages, I don't take the Bible out. 877 00:52:48,540 --> 00:52:53,003 I say to them, "Get some make up. Get yourself some curlers. 878 00:52:53,128 --> 00:52:55,339 "Make yourself beautiful. 879 00:52:55,464 --> 00:52:57,049 "Because Jesus wants you to be beautiful." 880 00:52:57,174 --> 00:52:59,885 Yeah, well, that... You're something. 881 00:53:00,010 --> 00:53:02,346 You... surprise me. 882 00:53:02,471 --> 00:53:05,057 Larry, what was your childhood like? 883 00:53:08,769 --> 00:53:12,356 You know, sometimes things happen to us 884 00:53:12,481 --> 00:53:15,317 when we're very young 885 00:53:15,442 --> 00:53:17,903 that can hurt for many years after. 886 00:53:18,028 --> 00:53:21,115 You know, I think we're all born into this world... 887 00:53:21,240 --> 00:53:25,244 (Dialogue drowned by airplane landing) 888 00:53:32,084 --> 00:53:33,836 Why? Why? 889 00:53:33,961 --> 00:53:36,296 Because I had an epiphany, OK? 890 00:53:36,422 --> 00:53:38,424 - A-a what? - An epiphany. 891 00:53:38,549 --> 00:53:40,676 Where'd you learn that damn word? 892 00:53:40,801 --> 00:53:42,302 This woman crooking you so hard 893 00:53:42,428 --> 00:53:43,762 she's teaching you, what, English now? 894 00:53:43,887 --> 00:53:45,222 She ain't crooking me, OK? 895 00:53:45,347 --> 00:53:47,516 I think it was more an acid flashback. 896 00:53:47,641 --> 00:53:50,144 - I think it's an acid flashback... - Don't belittle it like that. 897 00:53:50,269 --> 00:53:51,729 It was a serious thing. 898 00:53:51,854 --> 00:53:55,816 Do you think that I wanted Jesus to tap me on the shoulder? 899 00:53:55,941 --> 00:53:58,527 I'm the last guy who wanted that. I'm getting laid six times a day. 900 00:53:58,652 --> 00:54:00,696 I got... limousines and a jet, 901 00:54:00,821 --> 00:54:02,239 and I'm sitting on a mountain of money. 902 00:54:02,364 --> 00:54:04,366 You think I wanted God tapping me on the shoulder? 903 00:54:04,491 --> 00:54:06,160 I'm the last guy who wanted that. 904 00:54:06,285 --> 00:54:08,579 I had an epiphany. 905 00:54:08,704 --> 00:54:11,415 - I had an epiphany once, Larry. - What was that? 906 00:54:11,540 --> 00:54:16,003 When my daddy shot my entire family in the head, 907 00:54:16,128 --> 00:54:19,173 and I was the only one to identify the bodies, 908 00:54:19,298 --> 00:54:23,677 and I got sent to an orphanage full of good Christian nuns 909 00:54:23,802 --> 00:54:26,638 who shoved my face into their pussies 910 00:54:26,764 --> 00:54:31,059 with their crucifixes on for eight goddamn years! 911 00:54:31,185 --> 00:54:33,854 I am genuinely sorry for you, baby, but that does not mean 912 00:54:33,979 --> 00:54:35,814 - that God does not exist. - Don't be sorry for me! 913 00:54:35,939 --> 00:54:36,940 Be sorry for yourself, 914 00:54:37,065 --> 00:54:38,275 because you'll need that for the pawn shop. 915 00:54:38,400 --> 00:54:39,818 Don't start throwing that fucking ring at me, OK? 916 00:54:39,943 --> 00:54:41,528 We're gonna be so damn broke, you're gonna need that. 917 00:54:41,653 --> 00:54:42,905 Hey! 918 00:54:44,907 --> 00:54:47,993 Come on. It's OK. 919 00:54:48,118 --> 00:54:51,038 Just get behind me on this, OK? 920 00:54:51,163 --> 00:54:52,998 That's all I'm asking. 921 00:54:53,123 --> 00:54:55,083 You know, I feel like it's me against the world. 922 00:54:55,209 --> 00:54:57,252 You're all I got, baby. 923 00:54:59,713 --> 00:55:02,299 Say you ain't gonna do this. Promise me you ain't gonna do it. 924 00:55:02,424 --> 00:55:05,093 - I'm doing it! - No, Larry, you ain't gonna do it. 925 00:55:05,219 --> 00:55:07,471 I'm doing it! 926 00:55:07,596 --> 00:55:10,224 Oh, now I'm baptized too, is that it? 927 00:55:10,349 --> 00:55:11,892 Fuck you, Larry. Fuck you. 928 00:55:12,017 --> 00:55:13,185 (¢ Singing "My Soul Doth Magnify The Lord") 929 00:55:14,853 --> 00:55:15,729 ♪ Lord 930 00:55:17,481 --> 00:55:18,315 ♪ My soul... 931 00:55:18,440 --> 00:55:19,775 Hi. How you doing? 932 00:55:19,900 --> 00:55:26,740 ♪ Doth magnify the Lord 933 00:55:26,865 --> 00:55:29,284 ♪ For he has done so many... 934 00:55:29,409 --> 00:55:32,788 Do you accept the Lord Jesus Christ as your savior 935 00:55:32,913 --> 00:55:35,707 and reject Satan and all his works? 936 00:55:35,833 --> 00:55:37,918 (Larry) I do. 937 00:55:41,338 --> 00:55:43,590 In obedience to the will of God 938 00:55:43,715 --> 00:55:46,093 and upon the confession of this our brother, 939 00:55:46,218 --> 00:55:48,595 we baptize you in the name of the Father, 940 00:55:48,720 --> 00:55:51,139 and in the name of the Son, 941 00:55:51,265 --> 00:55:53,392 and in the name of the Holy Spirit. 942 00:55:53,517 --> 00:55:58,981 ♪ Doth magnify the Lord 943 00:55:59,106 --> 00:56:00,899 ♪ Hallelujah... 944 00:56:01,024 --> 00:56:02,693 Hallelujah. 945 00:56:02,818 --> 00:56:07,197 ♪ Hallelujah ♪ 946 00:56:07,322 --> 00:56:14,413 There will be no more... photo spreads of women alone. 947 00:56:14,538 --> 00:56:19,209 From now on, sex will be presented in a more natural setting, 948 00:56:19,334 --> 00:56:21,086 with-with the man in the picture, 949 00:56:21,211 --> 00:56:25,299 you know... the Genesis pictorial, with... Adam and Eve 950 00:56:25,424 --> 00:56:28,302 getting it on in the Garden of Eden, 951 00:56:28,427 --> 00:56:31,597 and then next month, I'd like to have... 952 00:56:31,722 --> 00:56:36,226 pretty girls all floating on big glass crucifixes, yeah. 953 00:56:36,351 --> 00:56:37,936 Marjoe Gortner could shoot that. 954 00:56:38,061 --> 00:56:42,149 Larry, I-l plead with you not to do this. 955 00:56:43,066 --> 00:56:46,528 If you do this, this company is gonna be worth nothing. 956 00:56:46,653 --> 00:56:48,739 You're all looking at me like I'm the one 957 00:56:48,864 --> 00:56:50,949 growing horns out of my head. Look around you. 958 00:56:51,074 --> 00:56:54,119 We are living in Roman times. 959 00:56:54,244 --> 00:56:55,954 Itis, itis, itis... 960 00:56:56,079 --> 00:57:00,292 It is time to feed the lions to the Christians. 961 00:57:00,417 --> 00:57:01,376 This is a joke. 962 00:57:01,501 --> 00:57:05,839 You're just doing this to... help our circulation. 963 00:57:07,716 --> 00:57:09,426 Arlo... 964 00:57:19,102 --> 00:57:20,812 I love you, brother, 965 00:57:20,938 --> 00:57:26,568 but please don't ever, ever, ever doubt my sincerity. 966 00:57:29,321 --> 00:57:33,075 (♪ Choir singing religious hymn) 967 00:57:33,200 --> 00:57:36,328 (Congregation joins in singing) 968 00:58:03,397 --> 00:58:05,315 (Eggs smashing against window) 969 00:58:07,484 --> 00:58:10,195 (Althea) This is making people sick. 970 00:58:10,320 --> 00:58:12,698 They're going up to the newsstands, and they're puking. 971 00:58:12,823 --> 00:58:14,783 They're vomiting. 972 00:58:14,908 --> 00:58:16,994 You know, baby, I-I'm just trying to illustrate 973 00:58:17,119 --> 00:58:22,582 that I am no longer willing to... exploit the female body. 974 00:58:22,708 --> 00:58:26,253 (Scoffs) Well, you failed miserably at that. 975 00:58:26,378 --> 00:58:28,046 Larry, nobody on this planet 976 00:58:28,171 --> 00:58:30,966 wants their religion and their porn mixed together. 977 00:58:31,091 --> 00:58:33,218 Well, you know, Ruth says that sex... 978 00:58:33,343 --> 00:58:35,178 Well, why don't you get your friend, Ruth, 979 00:58:35,303 --> 00:58:37,097 to buy two fucking million of these magazines, 980 00:58:37,222 --> 00:58:39,057 because nobody else Is gonna fucking do it? 981 00:58:43,145 --> 00:58:48,734 Larry, I'm not gonna pretend that I understand what you go through, 982 00:58:48,859 --> 00:58:51,278 what this spiritual thing is to you. 983 00:58:51,403 --> 00:58:55,907 I never have, but I've always been supportive, always, 984 00:58:56,033 --> 00:59:00,078 and, honey, you're just taking this too far, now. 985 00:59:00,203 --> 00:59:03,290 It's going too far. It's like you're losing your mind. 986 00:59:03,415 --> 00:59:08,336 Hey! My mind is fine. 987 00:59:08,462 --> 00:59:11,214 God is working through me. Don't you see that? 988 00:59:11,339 --> 00:59:13,675 I could... I could accomplish anything. 989 00:59:13,800 --> 00:59:16,219 I could move mountains with God's help. 990 00:59:16,344 --> 00:59:17,345 You see that wall right there? 991 00:59:17,471 --> 00:59:19,681 I could make that wall come tumbling down 992 00:59:19,806 --> 00:59:21,641 with sheer will power. 993 00:59:21,767 --> 00:59:25,520 God, do it. Just do it then. Do it. 994 00:59:25,645 --> 00:59:27,481 - Do it? - Yeah. 995 00:59:34,279 --> 00:59:37,199 (Phone ringing) 996 00:59:37,324 --> 00:59:39,493 He's... he's gonna be thrilled about this, really. 997 00:59:39,618 --> 00:59:42,162 Hey, Larry. Yeah, it's Alan. 998 00:59:42,287 --> 00:59:44,289 Listen, I'm sitting here with the eminently reasonable 999 00:59:44,414 --> 00:59:47,042 District Attorney of the State of Georgia. 1000 00:59:47,167 --> 00:59:49,336 Right. He's very impressed by your conversion. 1001 00:59:49,461 --> 00:59:50,712 He wants to cut us a plea bargain. 1002 00:59:51,671 --> 00:59:54,800 A plea bargain... because I found God? 1003 00:59:55,425 --> 00:59:57,636 Larry, listen to me for a second. 1004 00:59:57,761 --> 00:59:59,888 Don't argue with me on this, OK? 1005 01:00:00,013 --> 01:00:02,974 Just say yes, because I pulled a lot of strings to make this happen. 1006 01:00:03,100 --> 01:00:05,644 - Do you understand me? - Is he sitting right there with you? 1007 01:00:06,603 --> 01:00:08,814 - Yeah. - Could you do me a favor? 1008 01:00:09,898 --> 01:00:13,110 Just tell that miserable, old, gray-haired bastard 1009 01:00:13,235 --> 01:00:15,821 to go fuck himself. We're going to trial. 1010 01:00:15,946 --> 01:00:16,988 OK, right. 1011 01:00:17,114 --> 01:00:18,824 Oh, and praise the Lord. 1012 01:00:20,200 --> 01:00:21,701 Right. I got... OK. 1013 01:00:23,036 --> 01:00:23,870 (Awkward chuckle) 1014 01:00:25,705 --> 01:00:28,625 (Clerk) The Gwinnett County Court IS NOW in session. 1015 01:00:28,750 --> 01:00:31,169 Mr. Flynt, how can you, 1016 01:00:31,294 --> 01:00:33,839 as a good Christian, defend this filth? 1017 01:00:34,965 --> 01:00:36,508 I don't have to. 1018 01:00:36,633 --> 01:00:40,137 It may be wrong in some people's opinion to... portray women 1019 01:00:40,262 --> 01:00:43,557 in the way I have, but it's not illegal. 1020 01:00:43,682 --> 01:00:45,433 It may not be the smartest thing in the world 1021 01:00:45,559 --> 01:00:47,811 to have too much to drink, but it's not illegal. 1022 01:00:48,895 --> 01:00:52,691 You know, abortion may be morally repugnant, 1023 01:00:52,816 --> 01:00:54,317 but right now, it's not illegal. 1024 01:00:54,442 --> 01:00:56,987 Now, if we wanna change the laws, that's another discussion, 1025 01:00:57,112 --> 01:01:02,534 but our right to decide for ourselves cannot be restricted. 1026 01:01:03,994 --> 01:01:09,207 You know, George Orwell said that if liberty means anything, 1027 01:01:09,332 --> 01:01:13,420 it means the right to tell people what they don't wanna hear. 1028 01:01:13,545 --> 01:01:18,967 Now, America is the strongest country in the world today, 1029 01:01:19,092 --> 01:01:21,720 only because it is the freest country, 1030 01:01:21,845 --> 01:01:24,181 and if it ever loses sight 1031 01:01:24,306 --> 01:01:30,103 of its basic heritage and the principles involved, 1032 01:01:30,228 --> 01:01:32,439 then we will no longer be free. 1033 01:01:32,564 --> 01:01:33,607 (Reporter 1034 01:01:33,732 --> 01:01:35,483 That was just a bang-up job you did. 1035 01:01:37,569 --> 01:01:39,988 Larry, did you pray before you went into the courtroom? 1036 01:01:40,113 --> 01:01:41,948 No comment. No comment. 1037 01:01:42,073 --> 01:01:43,909 Is your wife jealous of Ruth? 1038 01:01:48,914 --> 01:01:51,499 (Reporter 1039 01:01:51,625 --> 01:01:52,584 (Gunshot) 1040 01:01:57,547 --> 01:01:59,716 (Groans) 1041 01:02:03,637 --> 01:02:07,390 This is Jackson. We got shots fired in front of the courthouse. 1042 01:02:09,559 --> 01:02:10,560 Somebody help. 1043 01:02:10,685 --> 01:02:12,938 Back up and ambulance right away. 1044 01:02:14,981 --> 01:02:17,359 (Sirens wailing) 1045 01:02:20,904 --> 01:02:23,531 Stand back. Stand back. Ma'am, stand back. 1046 01:02:33,625 --> 01:02:35,210 It's gonna be alright. 1047 01:02:35,335 --> 01:02:36,628 It hurts! 1048 01:02:38,505 --> 01:02:42,801 Got a 36-year-old male, gunshot wound to... the left shoulder. 1049 01:02:42,926 --> 01:02:45,178 Patient doesn't appear to have any moving sensation. 1050 01:02:45,303 --> 01:02:48,556 I want him alive. I don't care if his head's in a fishbowl, alright? 1051 01:02:48,682 --> 01:02:51,935 Mrs. Flynt... Mrs. Flynt, now, you listen to me. 1052 01:02:52,060 --> 01:02:55,563 There's something you have to know before you go in that room. 1053 01:03:10,662 --> 01:03:12,163 Hey. 1054 01:03:13,540 --> 01:03:15,125 Oh... 1055 01:03:19,504 --> 01:03:23,258 Larry, they... they say that you're paralyzed. 1056 01:03:24,259 --> 01:03:28,305 They... they say you're paralyzed from the waist down. 1057 01:03:31,474 --> 01:03:35,729 They say that you ain't gonna walk... walk again. 1058 01:03:36,688 --> 01:03:38,565 From the waist down? 1059 01:03:40,317 --> 01:03:42,360 I fucking love you. 1060 01:03:46,531 --> 01:03:48,116 (Knocking on door) 1061 01:03:52,996 --> 01:03:55,665 I'm so sorry, Althea. 1062 01:03:59,753 --> 01:04:01,212 Larry... 1063 01:04:02,839 --> 01:04:05,050 My dearest, how are you? 1064 01:04:05,175 --> 01:04:08,428 (Larry) Oh, the pain, it's... 1065 01:04:10,221 --> 01:04:13,767 I feel like I'm in hell. 1066 01:04:13,892 --> 01:04:17,896 No. No, you're not in hell. 1067 01:04:18,021 --> 01:04:19,230 You belong to God. 1068 01:04:21,024 --> 01:04:24,694 I wish he'd have killed me. I do. 1069 01:04:24,819 --> 01:04:27,739 I can't ever walk again. 1070 01:04:28,782 --> 01:04:31,493 I can't make love to my wife. 1071 01:04:31,618 --> 01:04:34,037 I can't... 1072 01:04:34,162 --> 01:04:38,875 I can't have a child with her. 1073 01:04:39,000 --> 01:04:41,795 But don't give in to the bitterness. 1074 01:04:41,920 --> 01:04:45,340 You'll be so much stronger if you keep your faith. 1075 01:04:46,257 --> 01:04:48,551 God will see you through this. 1076 01:04:48,676 --> 01:04:53,765 Ruth... there is no God. 1077 01:04:55,725 --> 01:04:56,935 Take this thing down. 1078 01:04:57,060 --> 01:04:59,729 I want all this Christian stuff outta here now. 1079 01:05:02,899 --> 01:05:07,195 Ladies, gentlemen, the reign of Christian terror 1080 01:05:07,320 --> 01:05:10,240 at this magazine IS NOW over. 1081 01:05:10,365 --> 01:05:14,077 We're smut peddlers again. We're going back to our roots. 1082 01:05:14,202 --> 01:05:15,662 We are" porn again" 1083 01:05:15,787 --> 01:05:18,289 When's Larry coming back? 1084 01:05:19,707 --> 01:05:21,668 (Althea) Larry's coming back soon. 1085 01:05:21,793 --> 01:05:24,796 So... what do we know? 1086 01:05:26,131 --> 01:05:28,967 The FBI ain't got nothing. That's what we know. 1087 01:05:29,092 --> 01:05:31,136 Who the hell would wanna shoot you, anyway, Larry? 1088 01:05:31,261 --> 01:05:33,221 Who wouldn't wanna shoot me, Jimmy? 1089 01:05:33,930 --> 01:05:36,724 - I'd say it was the CIA. - Why? 1090 01:05:36,850 --> 01:05:40,437 Because of the million dollars that was offered for JFK's killers. 1091 01:05:41,187 --> 01:05:45,108 No. I... I think it was the interracial photo spreads. The KKK. 1092 01:05:45,233 --> 01:05:47,569 KKK? Wasn't the KKK. It was the mob. 1093 01:05:47,694 --> 01:05:48,862 The extreme religious right. 1094 01:05:48,987 --> 01:05:50,864 They're the ones that control all of the fanatics. 1095 01:05:50,989 --> 01:05:52,574 Well, you've just named every American psycho, 1096 01:05:52,699 --> 01:05:54,784 so let's try to narrow the field here a little bit. 1097 01:05:55,869 --> 01:05:57,370 - Larry... - Yeah? 1098 01:05:57,495 --> 01:06:01,916 You are always, always gonna have to watch your ass... forever. 1099 01:06:03,126 --> 01:06:08,756 I oughta move somewhere where perverts are welcome. 1100 01:06:08,882 --> 01:06:14,471 (♪ The Czech Philharmonic Orchestra plays "Rusalka's Polonaise") 1101 01:06:57,847 --> 01:07:00,183 (Larry) Where you going, baby? 1102 01:07:00,308 --> 01:07:02,352 I'm gonna get some ice cream. You want some? 1103 01:07:03,228 --> 01:07:04,229 I want some more. 1104 01:07:04,354 --> 01:07:06,523 Larry, I just gave you twice your dose. 1105 01:07:06,648 --> 01:07:09,067 Please, please, please. 1106 01:07:09,192 --> 01:07:11,319 Larry, you're gonna overdose. 1107 01:07:11,444 --> 01:07:14,447 I'm not gonna overdose. I'm in pain. 1108 01:07:14,572 --> 01:07:16,407 Larry, you're just doing this to get off. 1109 01:07:16,533 --> 01:07:18,034 More! 1110 01:07:24,624 --> 01:07:28,169 I'm only giving you half of what I just gave you. 1111 01:07:28,294 --> 01:07:30,004 Don't ask for any more for a while. 1112 01:07:57,282 --> 01:07:58,700 Tight. 1113 01:08:04,664 --> 01:08:06,082 OK. 1114 01:08:12,297 --> 01:08:14,299 OK, let go. Let go. 1115 01:08:15,675 --> 01:08:17,176 Oh... 1116 01:08:17,302 --> 01:08:18,344 You alright? 1117 01:08:18,469 --> 01:08:20,471 I love you, baby. 1118 01:08:31,524 --> 01:08:34,110 (Sighs) 1119 01:09:26,120 --> 01:09:27,955 Oh, God. 1120 01:09:36,130 --> 01:09:37,965 Oh, God. 1121 01:10:13,042 --> 01:10:14,460 Hi, Dr. Bob. 1122 01:10:14,585 --> 01:10:17,046 Hello, Althea. How's Larry today? 1123 01:10:17,171 --> 01:10:18,506 Shitty. 1124 01:10:20,091 --> 01:10:21,926 Pretty shitty. 1125 01:10:22,969 --> 01:10:24,887 How are you today, Larry? 1126 01:10:25,012 --> 01:10:27,640 Terrible. I'm in pain. 1127 01:10:27,765 --> 01:10:29,475 (Althea) He can hardly talk. 1128 01:10:30,059 --> 01:10:32,478 (Dr. Bob) You know, Larry, we're running out of options, here. 1129 01:10:32,603 --> 01:10:35,523 The drugs, your pain, it's gonna Kill you. 1130 01:10:35,648 --> 01:10:37,692 Something stronger. 1131 01:10:40,528 --> 01:10:42,780 This is... 30 grand. 1132 01:10:42,905 --> 01:10:46,117 Can we just have our medicine please, Dr. Bob? 1133 01:10:46,242 --> 01:10:48,119 In peace? 1134 01:10:48,244 --> 01:10:50,163 (Dr. Bob) You know, Larry, there is an operation 1135 01:10:50,288 --> 01:10:53,458 and apparently it's been very successful for this kind of pain. 1136 01:10:55,543 --> 01:10:56,544 (Doctor 1137 01:10:56,669 --> 01:10:59,338 (Doctor Five watts. 1138 01:10:59,464 --> 01:11:00,715 OK, let's go. 1139 01:11:21,778 --> 01:11:23,279 Mmm. 1140 01:11:29,827 --> 01:11:31,788 (Larry chuckles) 1141 01:11:31,913 --> 01:11:34,248 Hey, baby. 1142 01:11:34,373 --> 01:11:35,792 - Hi, cutie. - What's that? 1143 01:11:36,584 --> 01:11:42,215 Oh, some lady died down the hall, and I got her flowers. 1144 01:11:46,052 --> 01:11:50,056 - How do you feel? - I feel good. 1145 01:11:51,015 --> 01:11:55,394 - You feel good? - Yeah, I feel... I feel great. 1146 01:11:55,520 --> 01:11:56,521 You know, I... 1147 01:11:56,646 --> 01:12:00,650 For the first time since those bullets, I don't feel any pain. 1148 01:12:02,777 --> 01:12:04,445 No, I don't want it, baby. 1149 01:12:04,570 --> 01:12:05,822 - What do you mean? - I don't want it. 1150 01:12:05,947 --> 01:12:08,032 What do you... what? 1151 01:12:08,157 --> 01:12:09,450 I feel good. 1152 01:12:10,076 --> 01:12:12,119 And you're not on nothing? 1153 01:12:12,245 --> 01:12:14,580 You're crooking me, or you're a fucking liar. 1154 01:12:16,541 --> 01:12:20,127 You've been on drugs for... four or five years, Larry. 1155 01:12:20,253 --> 01:12:21,754 I have a hard time believing 1156 01:12:21,879 --> 01:12:24,757 that you feel really great on nothing right now. 1157 01:12:24,882 --> 01:12:28,803 Is it that hard to believe that I don't want any? 1158 01:12:28,928 --> 01:12:30,179 Yes, it's that hard to believe. 1159 01:12:30,304 --> 01:12:33,516 Baby, I was taking the drugs, because I was in pain. 1160 01:12:33,641 --> 01:12:35,893 I'm not in pain now, so I don't want it. 1161 01:12:36,018 --> 01:12:37,562 Why would I want it? 1162 01:12:37,687 --> 01:12:40,773 - I don't know. - I don't know why you want it. 1163 01:12:42,316 --> 01:12:45,778 Well, if I don't take it, I'll... go into seizures, 1164 01:12:45,903 --> 01:12:48,948 and... get really sick, and it makes me feel good. 1165 01:12:49,073 --> 01:12:50,241 - Here. - I don't want it. 1166 01:12:50,366 --> 01:12:52,326 In two hours, you're gonna want it again. 1167 01:12:52,451 --> 01:12:54,328 I'm done with it. I'm done with it, OK? 1168 01:12:54,453 --> 01:12:55,913 You've said this before. I've heard this before. 1169 01:12:56,038 --> 01:12:56,873 - Stop it. - That's what it is. 1170 01:12:56,998 --> 01:12:59,000 That's cos you're fucking on... 1171 01:12:59,125 --> 01:13:01,127 Here, take this. Take all... Come on, Larry. 1172 01:13:02,003 --> 01:13:04,255 - Stop. Stop it. - Get the hell away from me. 1173 01:13:04,380 --> 01:13:05,590 - Stop it... - I said I don't want it. 1174 01:13:05,715 --> 01:13:09,051 Stop it. You're gonna hurt yourself. Stop it, please. Stop it, stop it, stop it. 1175 01:13:12,096 --> 01:13:14,098 I don't know. 1176 01:13:16,309 --> 01:13:20,646 We've been through a lot together. We can make it through this. 1177 01:13:20,771 --> 01:13:22,189 Hm? 1178 01:13:22,982 --> 01:13:24,483 You gonna go cold turkey? 1179 01:13:24,609 --> 01:13:28,070 I'm going cold turkey, and so are you, OK? 1180 01:13:28,195 --> 01:13:30,364 - No. - Yes. 1181 01:13:31,240 --> 01:13:32,992 - OK. - OK? 1182 01:13:33,117 --> 01:13:34,577 - OK. - OK. 1183 01:13:34,702 --> 01:13:38,998 No. I can't, Larry. 1184 01:13:39,123 --> 01:13:41,584 (Crying) 1185 01:13:41,709 --> 01:13:42,877 What am I gonna do? 1186 01:13:43,002 --> 01:13:45,004 What the hell do I need that shit for? 1187 01:13:45,129 --> 01:13:47,548 I want my mind back. 1188 01:13:47,673 --> 01:13:52,887 (♪ The Czech Philharmonic Orchestra plays "Dalibor's Fanfare And March") 1189 01:14:02,271 --> 01:14:04,815 Yes, Ms. Bacardi, hi. 1190 01:14:04,941 --> 01:14:06,067 (Elevator dings) 1191 01:14:13,824 --> 01:14:15,284 The pervert is back. 1192 01:14:21,040 --> 01:14:23,751 - What's your name? - Sophie. 1193 01:14:23,876 --> 01:14:26,379 Tell everybody the pervert is back. 1194 01:14:28,631 --> 01:14:31,092 (Sophie) The... the pervert is back. 1195 01:14:31,217 --> 01:14:34,553 The pervert is back. The pervert is back. 1196 01:14:34,679 --> 01:14:37,515 Circulation is down by a third. 1197 01:14:37,640 --> 01:14:42,144 Color reproduction is horrible. 1198 01:14:42,269 --> 01:14:45,523 The models look like they're three-dollar whores. 1199 01:14:46,273 --> 01:14:49,735 The writing is by some moronic idiots. 1200 01:14:49,860 --> 01:14:52,029 Uh... Mr. Flynt... 1201 01:14:53,614 --> 01:14:57,326 ...I don't wanna step on your toes, but things have changed 1202 01:14:57,451 --> 01:14:59,412 since you were actively running the company. 1203 01:14:59,537 --> 01:15:02,873 I mean, I look back at the stuff you did in the '70s, 1204 01:15:02,999 --> 01:15:08,754 and it was... sort of racy and crazy, but the country's different now. 1205 01:15:08,879 --> 01:15:10,840 Reagan has rebuilt America, 1206 01:15:10,965 --> 01:15:13,467 and the Moral Majority IS gaining power. 1207 01:15:14,051 --> 01:15:17,263 - You're fired. - Excuse me? 1208 01:15:17,888 --> 01:15:20,307 You, get the fuck out of my building. 1209 01:15:20,433 --> 01:15:22,268 Doug, get him outta here. 1210 01:15:22,393 --> 01:15:25,646 Get that blow-dried jerk motherfucker... 1211 01:15:25,771 --> 01:15:27,982 Take him outta here, throw him in the incinerator. 1212 01:15:28,107 --> 01:15:30,609 Cut him into little pieces and feed him to the animals out there. 1213 01:15:30,735 --> 01:15:31,861 - Larry... - Get outta here! 1214 01:15:31,986 --> 01:15:34,947 Lar... Larry, Larry, you can't do that. 1215 01:15:35,072 --> 01:15:36,741 I mean, he's our vice president. 1216 01:15:36,866 --> 01:15:39,035 He's the VP of marketing. 1217 01:15:39,160 --> 01:15:42,246 Hey, Jimbo, are you trying to challenge my authority? 1218 01:15:42,371 --> 01:15:45,166 You see that on the wall? LFP. 1219 01:15:45,291 --> 01:15:47,334 That's Larry Flynt Publications. 1220 01:15:47,460 --> 01:15:50,629 Not JFP. OK? 1221 01:15:50,755 --> 01:15:54,216 I'm the big kahuna here. Do you have a problem with that? 1222 01:15:54,884 --> 01:15:58,554 No, Larry, you're the boss. 1223 01:16:02,933 --> 01:16:07,063 So... Larry, what's the plan? 1224 01:16:08,773 --> 01:16:12,943 Plan... The plan is simple. 1225 01:16:13,069 --> 01:16:17,156 The establishment took my manhood from me, 1226 01:16:18,074 --> 01:16:21,035 but they left half of me. They left the half with the brain, 1227 01:16:21,160 --> 01:16:24,246 and I'm gonna use it to get back. 1228 01:16:24,371 --> 01:16:26,791 (Phone ringing) 1229 01:16:29,585 --> 01:16:31,796 - Hello. - (Larry) 'Wake up.' 1230 01:16:31,921 --> 01:16:34,507 - Who is this? - 'It's Larry Flynt. 1231 01:16:34,632 --> 01:16:38,594 'Is CBS interested in seeing videotape of the FBI 1232 01:16:38,719 --> 01:16:43,224 'selling John DeLorean 50 kilos of cocaine?' 1233 01:16:43,349 --> 01:16:45,935 - Are you Mr. Waverly? - Yeah, yeah. Who are you? 1234 01:16:46,060 --> 01:16:47,895 I'm Mrs. Flynt. 1235 01:16:55,069 --> 01:16:58,280 Do you want some...coffee or tea or sandwiches 1236 01:16:58,405 --> 01:17:00,908 or Ho Hos or Pringles or something? 1237 01:17:01,033 --> 01:17:02,576 No, no, that's alright. 1238 01:17:02,701 --> 01:17:04,120 Look, can I just see the tape, please? 1239 01:17:05,079 --> 01:17:07,581 Ooh, ooh. 1240 01:17:07,706 --> 01:17:10,292 - John DeLorean. - It's Delorean. 1241 01:17:10,417 --> 01:17:14,421 These are the drug dealers, and guess what this is. 1242 01:17:14,547 --> 01:17:16,966 That's the coke? That suitcase? That whole suitcase? 1243 01:17:17,091 --> 01:17:18,717 Yeah, watch this. 1244 01:17:18,843 --> 01:17:23,222 Delorean, he... The first time he touch it. That's it. 1245 01:17:23,347 --> 01:17:27,059 That's all the contact he had with that cocaine. 1246 01:17:27,184 --> 01:17:30,604 This is my favorite part, because they can't get this damn... 1247 01:17:30,729 --> 01:17:34,650 They can't get the suitcase closed, right? 1248 01:17:34,775 --> 01:17:36,610 There's a lot of cocaine in this motherfucker. 1249 01:17:36,735 --> 01:17:38,487 How do you get the damn thing closed? 1250 01:17:38,612 --> 01:17:41,448 - They're all pushing down on it. - This is amazing. 1251 01:17:41,574 --> 01:17:43,242 Now, they do a toast. 1252 01:17:44,076 --> 01:17:47,329 Now, watch this. This is weird. 1253 01:17:47,454 --> 01:17:49,748 There's a knock at the door. 1254 01:17:49,874 --> 01:17:53,127 Tubby gets up and goes to the door. Look. 1255 01:17:53,252 --> 01:17:56,463 Four million dollars' worth of cocaine, nobody's even nervous. 1256 01:17:56,589 --> 01:17:58,924 Now watch. 1257 01:18:01,719 --> 01:18:04,597 FBI. FBI, right? 1258 01:18:04,722 --> 01:18:08,392 This guy's got a good camera sense. Watch him clear camera. Watch him. 1259 01:18:08,517 --> 01:18:10,853 Yeah, let me get outta your way. Now, watch this guy. 1260 01:18:10,978 --> 01:18:14,732 Grabs his champagne, and he walks away. 1261 01:18:15,441 --> 01:18:17,902 These guys aren't concerned about him, 1262 01:18:18,027 --> 01:18:20,988 because they're FBI. 1263 01:18:21,113 --> 01:18:23,282 Your Honor, the tapes are genuine, they're newsworthy, 1264 01:18:23,407 --> 01:18:25,117 and we have a right to broadcast them. 1265 01:18:25,242 --> 01:18:27,244 That's ridiculous. This is stolen government evidence. 1266 01:18:27,369 --> 01:18:28,954 This leak will make a fair trial impossible. 1267 01:18:29,079 --> 01:18:31,916 My client, Mr. DeLorean, will never find an impartial jury. 1268 01:18:32,041 --> 01:18:33,542 I'd say we're talking basic constitutional rights here... 1269 01:18:33,667 --> 01:18:35,502 Judge, you do not condone... 1270 01:18:35,628 --> 01:18:37,296 (Counselors talk over each over) 1271 01:18:37,421 --> 01:18:39,381 Gentlemen, gentlemen, please. 1272 01:18:39,506 --> 01:18:42,176 (Overlapping arguments continue) 1273 01:18:42,301 --> 01:18:44,345 Gentlemen, that's enough. 1274 01:18:44,470 --> 01:18:46,305 It's stolen, Judge. It's stolen. 1275 01:18:48,724 --> 01:18:52,561 Here is the Campari ad campaign parody. 1276 01:18:52,686 --> 01:18:56,440 Jerry Falwell talks about his first time. 1277 01:18:57,191 --> 01:18:58,692 (Phone ringing) 1278 01:18:58,817 --> 01:19:01,278 - Yeah. - You guys are stupid. 1279 01:19:01,403 --> 01:19:03,447 You ever have anything positive to say, Jimmy? 1280 01:19:03,572 --> 01:19:06,200 - Larry. - Yeah. 1281 01:19:06,325 --> 01:19:07,743 Listen, I got a subpoena here 1282 01:19:07,868 --> 01:19:09,286 for you to appear in Federal Court tomorrow 1283 01:19:09,411 --> 01:19:11,664 to reveal the source of the Delorean tape. 1284 01:19:11,789 --> 01:19:14,291 The FBI got very pissed off, Larry, you know? 1285 01:19:14,416 --> 01:19:16,669 They want you in front of the judge tomorrow to reveal the source. 1286 01:19:16,794 --> 01:19:20,839 Well, you tell that judge I'm wiping my ass with his subpoena. 1287 01:19:20,965 --> 01:19:22,633 Why is your client doing this? 1288 01:19:22,758 --> 01:19:25,219 Your Honor, my client Is a very complicated man. 1289 01:19:25,344 --> 01:19:27,846 He... he's heavily medicated, among other things. 1290 01:19:27,972 --> 01:19:30,557 I believe him to be an undiagnosed manic depressive. 1291 01:19:30,683 --> 01:19:34,436 Well, I'll give him something to be depressed about, alright. 1292 01:19:34,561 --> 01:19:36,105 I'm issuing a bench warrant for his arrest. 1293 01:19:36,230 --> 01:19:39,066 (Sirens wailing) 1294 01:19:39,191 --> 01:19:41,652 (Helicopters whirring) 1295 01:19:42,569 --> 01:19:44,613 Come on. 1296 01:19:44,738 --> 01:19:46,490 (TV) 'A warrant for the arrest of Mr. Flynt. 1297 01:19:53,247 --> 01:19:55,332 (Larry laughing) 1298 01:19:55,457 --> 01:19:57,209 '...high-ranking government officials...' 1299 01:19:57,334 --> 01:20:01,297 "If anyone tries coming after me, I'll shoot him between the eyes." 1300 01:20:01,422 --> 01:20:03,841 'Flynt has been barricaded in his Beverly Hills compound 1301 01:20:03,966 --> 01:20:05,342 'for three days now.' 1302 01:20:16,687 --> 01:20:18,564 Holy shit. 1303 01:20:18,689 --> 01:20:21,150 Freeze! Federal Marshals. 1304 01:20:21,275 --> 01:20:23,277 You, drop the gun, now! 1305 01:20:23,402 --> 01:20:27,990 Hands in front. Hands. You, hands on your head, now. 1306 01:20:28,115 --> 01:20:29,658 On your knees. 1307 01:20:34,371 --> 01:20:36,957 NBC, ABC. 1308 01:20:37,082 --> 01:20:40,044 What the hell's wrong with you, CBS? 1309 01:20:40,169 --> 01:20:42,171 Larry Flynt, we're Federal Marshals. You come outta there. 1310 01:20:42,296 --> 01:20:43,964 Shut up! 1311 01:20:44,923 --> 01:20:47,134 Where are your fucking priorities? 1312 01:20:48,344 --> 01:20:51,597 Yeah! (Laughs) 1313 01:20:51,722 --> 01:20:57,478 I turned the whole world into a tabloid. 1314 01:20:57,603 --> 01:20:59,063 Here I come. 1315 01:21:07,154 --> 01:21:09,907 Larry, are you going somewhere? 1316 01:21:10,032 --> 01:21:11,992 Yep. 1317 01:21:12,117 --> 01:21:12,951 (Althea) Larry... 1318 01:21:13,077 --> 01:21:14,828 Roll on outta there, Flynt. Now! 1319 01:21:14,953 --> 01:21:17,373 Will you get me some bananas? 1320 01:21:17,498 --> 01:21:20,959 Yes, I'll get you bananas. 1321 01:21:21,085 --> 01:21:23,253 Thank you, honey. 1322 01:21:28,550 --> 01:21:32,429 Please raise your right hand and place your left hand on the Bible. 1323 01:21:32,554 --> 01:21:33,972 Lar... 1324 01:21:36,975 --> 01:21:38,811 Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth 1325 01:21:38,936 --> 01:21:41,188 and nothing but the truth so help you God? 1326 01:21:41,313 --> 01:21:42,648 No. 1327 01:21:43,315 --> 01:21:45,067 No? 1328 01:21:46,777 --> 01:21:48,195 Your Honor, I'm an atheist. 1329 01:21:48,320 --> 01:21:52,991 I can't very well... swear to a God I don't believe exists. 1330 01:21:54,701 --> 01:21:58,205 Mr. Flynt, you are a handful. 1331 01:21:58,330 --> 01:21:59,581 I know, Your Honor. 1332 01:21:59,706 --> 01:22:03,377 We'll allow you to affirm, if that's satisfactory with you, sir. 1333 01:22:03,502 --> 01:22:05,504 That would satisfy me. 1334 01:22:07,506 --> 01:22:09,800 Well, sir, I just need for you to answer one question, 1335 01:22:09,925 --> 01:22:12,261 and then you're able to go back home. 1336 01:22:12,386 --> 01:22:13,637 Shoot. 1337 01:22:14,179 --> 01:22:16,306 What was the source of this videotape? 1338 01:22:16,432 --> 01:22:20,310 Your Honor, Vicki Morgan was Alfred Bloomingdale's mistress... 1339 01:22:20,436 --> 01:22:22,020 - Excuse me, Your Honor. - (Larry) Excuse me. 1340 01:22:22,146 --> 01:22:24,440 It's OK, Alan. It's OK. 1341 01:22:24,565 --> 01:22:27,860 And Alfred introduced her to all Reagan's cabinet buddies, 1342 01:22:27,985 --> 01:22:31,321 and she was a real party-girl, and they really liked her. 1343 01:22:31,447 --> 01:22:34,366 If you... if you know what I mean, Your Honor. 1344 01:22:34,491 --> 01:22:39,746 So... the thing about Vicki is she was a bit naive, 1345 01:22:39,872 --> 01:22:42,332 and... she started writing a book 1346 01:22:42,458 --> 01:22:45,752 about all these... you know, orgies that they were having, 1347 01:22:45,878 --> 01:22:50,048 and... next thing you know, bam! She's murdered. 1348 01:22:50,174 --> 01:22:52,926 But what these White House killers don't realize 1349 01:22:53,051 --> 01:22:58,765 is that Vicki kept some videotapes of their sexcapades, 1350 01:22:58,891 --> 01:23:04,730 and these tapes, Your Honor, are pure carnality. 1351 01:23:04,855 --> 01:23:08,692 Filthy. I've never seen anything... 1352 01:23:08,817 --> 01:23:12,529 Well, I-1 have, but most people haven't seen anything like this. 1353 01:23:12,654 --> 01:23:13,489 Your Honor... 1354 01:23:13,614 --> 01:23:17,784 What has this got to do with the Delorean trial? 1355 01:23:19,912 --> 01:23:22,414 That's a good question. 1356 01:23:22,539 --> 01:23:25,459 Well... technically, nothing, Your Honor. 1357 01:23:25,584 --> 01:23:29,213 But, you know, I-I have those tapes and this tape, 1358 01:23:29,338 --> 01:23:31,173 and it just made me think of it. 1359 01:23:31,298 --> 01:23:35,135 Well, Mr. Flynt, I'd appreciate it, sir, if you would stick to the subject. 1360 01:23:35,260 --> 01:23:36,929 Now, I'll ask you again. 1361 01:23:37,054 --> 01:23:39,431 What was the source of this videotape? 1362 01:23:39,556 --> 01:23:42,643 Your Honor, with all due respect, you don't have the right to ask. 1363 01:23:43,352 --> 01:23:45,521 That's it. You're in contempt of court, 1364 01:23:45,646 --> 01:23:49,107 and as of tomorrow, I'm fining you 10,000 dollars a day 1365 01:23:49,233 --> 01:23:52,110 until you reveal the source of your videotape. 1366 01:23:57,074 --> 01:23:59,451 (Honking) 1367 01:23:59,576 --> 01:24:01,286 Look, here's Larry. 1368 01:24:01,411 --> 01:24:02,913 There he is. 1369 01:24:03,038 --> 01:24:05,040 - Mr. Flynt... - Alright, folks, make way. 1370 01:24:05,165 --> 01:24:06,917 Let us through here. Let us through. 1371 01:24:07,042 --> 01:24:11,713 - Mr. Flynt, is this a conspiracy? - (Larry barking) 1372 01:24:11,838 --> 01:24:16,260 ♪ Oh, say, can you see 1373 01:24:16,969 --> 01:24:22,224 ♪ By the dawn's early light... ♪ 1374 01:24:22,349 --> 01:24:24,977 Larry, what have you done with the Vicki Morgan tapes? 1375 01:24:25,102 --> 01:24:26,645 Do we get to see... Oh! 1376 01:24:26,770 --> 01:24:28,230 Ow. 1377 01:24:28,355 --> 01:24:30,816 Do we really have the Vicki Morgan sex tapes? 1378 01:24:30,941 --> 01:24:34,319 No. I just told them I had the Delorean tapes. 1379 01:24:34,444 --> 01:24:36,655 Now, they believe anything I say. 1380 01:24:36,780 --> 01:24:38,532 Sir, you're gonna have to take that helmet off. 1381 01:24:38,657 --> 01:24:40,367 We don't wear hats in the Federal Courtroom, 1382 01:24:40,492 --> 01:24:42,202 and there's no war going on around here. 1383 01:24:42,828 --> 01:24:45,539 Well, you can never be too careful, Your Honor. 1384 01:24:45,664 --> 01:24:46,999 Well, don't worry, Mr. Flynt, 1385 01:24:47,124 --> 01:24:48,834 the United States government will take care of you. 1386 01:24:48,959 --> 01:24:50,919 We brought some extra marshals in here today. 1387 01:24:51,044 --> 01:24:53,589 So, I'd appreciate your taking off that helmet. 1388 01:24:54,548 --> 01:24:57,134 Well, sir, tell me, are you here now to obey the court's order 1389 01:24:57,259 --> 01:24:58,969 and reveal the source of that videotape, 1390 01:24:59,094 --> 01:25:03,140 Or are you gonna pay the 10,000 dollars that I ordered? 1391 01:25:05,684 --> 01:25:07,102 Your Honor, I'd like a moment with my client. 1392 01:25:07,227 --> 01:25:08,270 No. I don't need a moment. 1393 01:25:08,395 --> 01:25:12,608 It is my right under the freedom of the First Amendment 1394 01:25:12,733 --> 01:25:14,276 to protect my sources. 1395 01:25:14,401 --> 01:25:16,153 Listen, listen, listen to me. Don't go any further. 1396 01:25:16,278 --> 01:25:17,529 - (Larry) Hey... - (Alan) Just let me talk. 1397 01:25:17,654 --> 01:25:19,990 Shut up! Relax, Alan, relax. 1398 01:25:20,115 --> 01:25:22,409 Mr. Flynt, is that an American flag you have on there? 1399 01:25:22,534 --> 01:25:27,039 Sir, I have fashioned this American flag into a diaper, 1400 01:25:27,164 --> 01:25:29,082 because if you're gonna treat me like a baby, 1401 01:25:29,207 --> 01:25:30,876 I'm gonna act like one. 1402 01:25:31,001 --> 01:25:35,172 Larry Flynt, I'm ordering you arrested for desecration of the American flag. 1403 01:25:35,297 --> 01:25:36,465 Marshal, take him into custody. 1404 01:25:36,590 --> 01:25:38,592 Your Honor, we'd like to post bond, if that's alright with you. 1405 01:25:38,717 --> 01:25:41,470 - (Larry) Get the hell away from me. - (Alan) Hey, hold on. Take it easy. 1406 01:25:41,595 --> 01:25:44,765 Alright, just a minute, Marshal. Very well, Mr. Isaacman. 1407 01:25:44,890 --> 01:25:48,769 The court will set a bond on Mr. Larry Flynt for 50,000 dollars. 1408 01:25:48,894 --> 01:25:52,439 And this time, sir, I'd prefer a cashier's check. 1409 01:25:52,564 --> 01:25:54,274 Understood. Understood. 1410 01:25:54,399 --> 01:25:57,444 Furthermore, I'm gonna keep our Mr. Flynt here 1411 01:25:57,569 --> 01:25:59,821 under a very tight leash, 1412 01:25:59,946 --> 01:26:01,907 and so, as a condition of his bond, 1413 01:26:02,032 --> 01:26:05,077 he absolutely cannot leave the state of California. 1414 01:26:05,202 --> 01:26:07,162 Larry! Hey, Larry. 1415 01:26:07,287 --> 01:26:10,707 Hey, hey, Larry, you're not getting on that plane. 1416 01:26:10,832 --> 01:26:12,959 - Yes, I am. - No, you're not. Don't do it. 1417 01:26:13,085 --> 01:26:15,337 Do you think this is some kind of a game we're playing here? 1418 01:26:15,462 --> 01:26:18,465 Yeah, you're right, you're right. It's a fucking joke. 1419 01:26:18,590 --> 01:26:22,302 Five and a half years since-since they... they shot me, and now... 1420 01:26:22,427 --> 01:26:25,222 Hey, I was there too, alright? You remember? 1421 01:26:26,098 --> 01:26:27,641 You don't see me running around, 1422 01:26:27,766 --> 01:26:29,893 pissing off everybody we're trying to get to help us. 1423 01:26:30,018 --> 01:26:32,771 Yeah, well, you can walk, and you can fuck, 1424 01:26:32,896 --> 01:26:37,901 and I'm in this chair... and I got money, OK? 1425 01:26:38,026 --> 01:26:41,530 I got money, and that gives me the power to shake up this system. 1426 01:26:41,655 --> 01:26:43,073 Dougie. 1427 01:26:44,324 --> 01:26:46,535 Well, find somebody else to help you then, 1428 01:26:46,660 --> 01:26:48,203 because this is not what I signed on for. 1429 01:26:48,328 --> 01:26:50,747 I don't even know what we're engaged in anymore, Larry. 1430 01:26:52,499 --> 01:26:54,292 If you get on that plane, I quit. 1431 01:26:54,418 --> 01:26:56,753 Alan, don't be so melodramatic. 1432 01:26:56,878 --> 01:27:00,048 You don't wanna quit me. I'm your... your dream client. 1433 01:27:00,173 --> 01:27:04,428 I'm the most fun, I'm rich, and I'm always in trouble. 1434 01:27:05,679 --> 01:27:09,099 Hey, go to hell, Larry. Go to hell. 1435 01:27:09,224 --> 01:27:10,726 Bye. 1436 01:27:17,190 --> 01:27:19,192 (Judge) Exactly why did you disobey this court's order? 1437 01:27:19,317 --> 01:27:20,402 Didn't I make it clear to you 1438 01:27:20,527 --> 01:27:22,237 that you were not to leave the state of California? 1439 01:27:22,362 --> 01:27:24,698 Your Honor, we had an honest misunderstanding here, I think. 1440 01:27:24,823 --> 01:27:26,116 No, no, Counselor, Counselor, he's right. 1441 01:27:26,241 --> 01:27:28,785 Some rules are made to help us, not hurt us, 1442 01:27:28,910 --> 01:27:32,038 and I... I do apologize, Your Honor, 1443 01:27:32,164 --> 01:27:38,920 and... (Sighs) I wanna fess up and reveal my source. 1444 01:27:39,045 --> 01:27:42,257 Now, tell me who was the source of this videotape? 1445 01:27:42,382 --> 01:27:43,383 (Clears throat) 1446 01:27:45,177 --> 01:27:47,637 - The samurai. - Excuse me? 1447 01:27:48,889 --> 01:27:50,891 The samurai gave me the tape. 1448 01:27:51,683 --> 01:27:53,268 And who is this man, and where is he? 1449 01:27:54,352 --> 01:27:57,522 Well, unfortunately, he had a critical groin injury 1450 01:27:57,647 --> 01:27:59,775 on the way... to give me the tape, 1451 01:27:59,900 --> 01:28:03,862 and he's undergoing acupuncture treatment in Beijing, China... 1452 01:28:03,987 --> 01:28:05,489 - Larry, what is this? - It's OK, Alan. 1453 01:28:05,614 --> 01:28:10,827 Mr. Flynt, this court fears that you're seriously mentally ill. 1454 01:28:10,952 --> 01:28:14,122 Well, opinions are like assholes, Your Honor, everybody's got one. 1455 01:28:14,247 --> 01:28:16,041 - Cut it out, cut it out. - Shut up, Alan. 1456 01:28:16,166 --> 01:28:17,876 - No, shut up. I'm not kidding. - No, you shut up. 1457 01:28:18,001 --> 01:28:20,796 Mr. Flynt, you listen to your lawyer. You let him do the talking. 1458 01:28:20,921 --> 01:28:22,839 No, I know the rules, OK? 1459 01:28:22,964 --> 01:28:26,051 Now... you're fired. I'm representing myself now... 1460 01:28:26,176 --> 01:28:28,094 That's good, because I am so tired of you. You're fired. 1461 01:28:28,220 --> 01:28:29,763 You can't fucking fire me. You're fired. 1462 01:28:29,888 --> 01:28:32,307 Sir, we will not have that cursing in this court room. 1463 01:28:32,432 --> 01:28:33,642 - What? - Larry Flynt... 1464 01:28:33,767 --> 01:28:36,061 How about spitting? 1465 01:28:36,186 --> 01:28:38,605 Marshal, put a gag on that man. 1466 01:28:38,730 --> 01:28:40,607 - Alright, sit down, sir. - (Larry) You bastard. Get the hell... 1467 01:28:40,732 --> 01:28:42,859 Sit down, lady. Lady, be seated there in the back. 1468 01:28:42,984 --> 01:28:44,319 Get off me. 1469 01:28:44,444 --> 01:28:45,779 (Judge) I want everybody sitting down in this courtroom. 1470 01:28:45,904 --> 01:28:47,239 Yeah. 1471 01:28:50,200 --> 01:28:54,204 Alright, Mr. Flynt, are you willing to calm down now, sir? 1472 01:28:56,331 --> 01:28:57,415 Mm-hmm. 1473 01:28:57,541 --> 01:28:59,209 Now, if I take that gag off of you, 1474 01:28:59,334 --> 01:29:01,253 are you gonna show me and my courtroom staff 1475 01:29:01,378 --> 01:29:03,088 the courtesy and respect that we deserve? 1476 01:29:03,213 --> 01:29:04,714 Mm-hmm. 1477 01:29:04,840 --> 01:29:06,174 Alright, Marshal. 1478 01:29:09,302 --> 01:29:10,303 (Grunts) 1479 01:29:10,428 --> 01:29:13,014 Fuck you, you son of a bitch. 1480 01:29:13,139 --> 01:29:14,224 (Judge) I've had enough of this. 1481 01:29:14,891 --> 01:29:18,645 Larry Flynt, you leave me no choice, but to sentence you to nine months. 1482 01:29:18,770 --> 01:29:20,313 Nine months? Is that all you got? 1483 01:29:20,438 --> 01:29:21,898 Three more months, then, fine. 1484 01:29:22,023 --> 01:29:23,275 Fuck you, Your Honor. 1485 01:29:23,400 --> 01:29:24,818 - You want more? - Larry, Larry, stop it. 1486 01:29:24,943 --> 01:29:26,111 Sit down, lady. 1487 01:29:27,237 --> 01:29:31,366 Larry Flynt, you are hereby sentenced to 15 months 1488 01:29:31,491 --> 01:29:33,159 in a federal psychiatric prison. 1489 01:29:36,037 --> 01:29:39,708 Hey, don't look at me. Ask for bail, Counselor. 1490 01:29:40,917 --> 01:29:43,795 Can I post bail, Your Honor? 1491 01:29:43,920 --> 01:29:45,589 No. 1492 01:29:45,714 --> 01:29:47,382 Now, get him out of my courtroom. 1493 01:29:47,507 --> 01:29:50,176 - Fucking bastard. - (Judge) Yes, sir, you can say 1494 01:29:50,302 --> 01:29:52,721 all of those foul words behind four padded walls. 1495 01:29:52,846 --> 01:29:53,930 Get him on out. 1496 01:29:54,055 --> 01:29:57,058 (Patient laughs maniacally) 1497 01:29:57,183 --> 01:29:58,435 (Pounding) 1498 01:30:09,654 --> 01:30:14,326 (Bells tolling) 1499 01:30:20,957 --> 01:30:21,791 Gentlemen... 1500 01:30:21,917 --> 01:30:24,169 Something we'd like to show you, sir. 1501 01:30:29,215 --> 01:30:31,217 I don't understand. 1502 01:30:31,343 --> 01:30:34,179 The Reverend would never endorse a liquor company. 1503 01:30:35,597 --> 01:30:37,807 Well, there's a larger problem. 1504 01:30:37,933 --> 01:30:39,100 Substantially larger. 1505 01:30:40,185 --> 01:30:41,186 Oh. 1506 01:30:41,311 --> 01:30:44,439 You see, sir, it says right there that the Reverend... 1507 01:30:44,564 --> 01:30:46,942 ...he... um... 1508 01:30:47,067 --> 01:30:52,572 It says, sir, that he fornicated with his mother in an outhouse. 1509 01:30:56,368 --> 01:30:57,619 Give me a second. 1510 01:31:05,669 --> 01:31:10,340 Now, what do you boys have for me today? 1511 01:31:10,465 --> 01:31:15,178 Reverend, I... I think you need to read this. 1512 01:31:31,069 --> 01:31:33,071 Give me your jacket, please. 1513 01:31:41,162 --> 01:31:43,206 Jesus Christ. 1514 01:31:46,042 --> 01:31:47,877 (Guard) Stand up, please. 1515 01:31:55,093 --> 01:31:57,971 Raise your foot. 1516 01:31:58,096 --> 01:31:59,264 Arms up. 1517 01:31:59,389 --> 01:32:02,434 - Arms what? - Arms up. 1518 01:32:12,444 --> 01:32:14,446 (Chuckles) 1519 01:32:18,616 --> 01:32:20,118 Larry... 1520 01:32:21,578 --> 01:32:25,165 ...you look so good. 1521 01:32:25,290 --> 01:32:26,916 Wow. 1522 01:32:28,334 --> 01:32:29,669 You look like shit. 1523 01:32:31,713 --> 01:32:32,797 What? 1524 01:32:32,922 --> 01:32:40,180 Larry... I don't wanna work at the magazine anymore. 1525 01:32:40,305 --> 01:32:47,062 People there don't listen to me, and they don't talk to me. 1526 01:32:47,187 --> 01:32:52,567 They're afraid of me, and they don't shake my hand. 1527 01:32:53,943 --> 01:32:57,447 Larry, I went to Dr. Robert 1528 01:32:57,572 --> 01:33:05,413 and he... he told me that I was sick. 1529 01:33:06,831 --> 01:33:10,168 I mean, sick-sick. 1530 01:33:11,169 --> 01:33:14,672 I mean, I got AIDS, Larry. 1531 01:33:20,804 --> 01:33:23,473 They won't shake your hand? 1532 01:33:27,268 --> 01:33:29,521 Oh, yes, sir. Yes. 1533 01:33:32,357 --> 01:33:34,442 Code pink. Code pink. 1534 01:33:35,193 --> 01:33:38,363 'Code pink. Code pink.' 1535 01:33:41,366 --> 01:33:44,369 Larry, it's Jimmy here. You there? 1536 01:33:44,494 --> 01:33:47,288 Lar? Larry, you there? 1537 01:33:47,413 --> 01:33:50,708 (Larry) 'l have some important announcements to make.' 1538 01:33:50,834 --> 01:33:53,128 So, how you doing? How's the hospital treating you? 1539 01:33:53,253 --> 01:33:56,714 'Never mind that. Is everybody there?' 1540 01:33:56,840 --> 01:33:58,258 - Yes, Larry. - (Jimmy) We're all here, Larry. 1541 01:33:58,383 --> 01:34:01,553 'Good. You're all fired.' 1542 01:34:03,471 --> 01:34:05,598 Larry, I mean, wait a minute here, Larry. 1543 01:34:05,723 --> 01:34:07,767 You can't just fire these people. We need these people. 1544 01:34:07,892 --> 01:34:09,185 'Shut up, Jimbo! 1545 01:34:09,310 --> 01:34:13,898 'It's my business, and I'll run it into the ground if I want to. 1546 01:34:14,023 --> 01:34:16,192 'OK, that's all. I gotta go.' 1547 01:34:16,317 --> 01:34:18,736 What the fuck was that? 1548 01:34:20,488 --> 01:34:23,324 Just calm down, OK, Arlo? Don't panic on me. 1549 01:34:23,449 --> 01:34:25,368 None of you guys are fired, alright? 1550 01:34:25,493 --> 01:34:27,996 - But Larry just said that... - Yeah, well, what did Larry say? 1551 01:34:28,121 --> 01:34:29,581 He's in a nuthouse, right, Chester? 1552 01:34:29,706 --> 01:34:31,541 I said you're not fired. Do you have a problem with that? 1553 01:34:31,666 --> 01:34:33,710 (Door slams open) 1554 01:34:34,627 --> 01:34:37,046 Thank you. Thank you. Thanks. 1555 01:34:40,175 --> 01:34:42,135 Jesus, Althea. 1556 01:34:46,764 --> 01:34:50,476 Hi, hi. Come on, sit down. Sit down. 1557 01:34:50,602 --> 01:34:52,353 Over there? 1558 01:34:52,478 --> 01:34:54,522 You alright, Mrs. Flynt? 1559 01:34:54,647 --> 01:34:56,274 Fine, thanks. 1560 01:35:01,029 --> 01:35:02,739 You... you look... you look different. 1561 01:35:02,864 --> 01:35:04,908 I don't know, did you... did you change your hair? 1562 01:35:06,784 --> 01:35:09,954 - Yeah, I changed my hair. - Yeah, I like it. 1563 01:35:10,079 --> 01:35:12,999 Yeah, my hair's different. 1564 01:35:14,000 --> 01:35:16,502 So, what's up? 1565 01:35:16,628 --> 01:35:21,257 Um... I got this the other day, 1566 01:35:21,382 --> 01:35:25,511 and I brought it by to see if you would look at it, please. 1567 01:35:29,265 --> 01:35:33,228 Wow. That is... I mean, this is... 1568 01:35:33,353 --> 01:35:37,398 - It's intense. - Yes, itis. 1569 01:35:37,523 --> 01:35:40,068 What are we gonna do? 1570 01:35:40,193 --> 01:35:42,528 You're gonna give it to Larry's lawyers, whoever they are. 1571 01:35:42,654 --> 01:35:45,114 Alan, you are our lawyers. 1572 01:35:45,240 --> 01:35:48,117 You've always been our lawyers. You're part of the family. 1573 01:35:48,243 --> 01:35:51,412 Don't listen to Larry. You know how he is. 1574 01:35:51,537 --> 01:35:53,706 I don't know, Althea. 1575 01:35:53,831 --> 01:35:58,920 Alan, we really need your help. Please, please help us. 1576 01:35:59,045 --> 01:36:05,677 Please, please... Alan. 1577 01:36:05,802 --> 01:36:08,388 (Knock on cell door) 1578 01:36:10,932 --> 01:36:13,309 Boy, this is... This is great, Larry. 1579 01:36:13,434 --> 01:36:15,645 This is really great. I hope it was worth it. 1580 01:36:15,770 --> 01:36:17,563 Didn't I fire you? 1581 01:36:17,689 --> 01:36:19,274 (Scoffs) 1582 01:36:19,399 --> 01:36:24,487 Well, I mean, I've always ignored most of what you've said, right? 1583 01:36:28,199 --> 01:36:31,452 Well, listen... I know the timing is lousy, 1584 01:36:31,577 --> 01:36:33,871 but you remember your... your little Campari ad? 1585 01:36:33,997 --> 01:36:37,750 The... the Jerry Falwell in the outhouse with his mother, and... 1586 01:36:37,875 --> 01:36:38,751 Mmm. 1587 01:36:38,876 --> 01:36:44,382 Well, he saw it and... I guess it's safe to say 1588 01:36:44,507 --> 01:36:48,011 he... he didn't really find it all that funny. 1589 01:36:49,846 --> 01:36:53,599 OK, and he is suing you... for libel 1590 01:36:53,725 --> 01:36:57,478 and intentional infliction of emotional distress, 1591 01:36:57,603 --> 01:37:00,189 and he is asking for 40 million dollars. 1592 01:37:00,315 --> 01:37:01,316 Hm? 1593 01:37:01,441 --> 01:37:04,444 This is Jerry Falwell in his home state. 1594 01:37:05,528 --> 01:37:08,906 So, if you're up to it, 1595 01:37:09,032 --> 01:37:12,201 we really oughta figure out how you wanna deal with this. 1596 01:37:16,247 --> 01:37:17,832 Countersue. 1597 01:37:17,957 --> 01:37:20,793 - What? - Yeah, Jerry, he's suing you. 1598 01:37:21,586 --> 01:37:25,798 He's suing me? For heaven's sakes, on what grounds? 1599 01:37:25,923 --> 01:37:28,551 Well, you Xeroxed his ad, 1600 01:37:28,676 --> 01:37:31,179 and you sent it out in a million fundraising letters. 1601 01:37:31,304 --> 01:37:32,513 Yeah, so? 1602 01:37:32,638 --> 01:37:36,434 But you didn't get his permission, and that's copyright infringement. 1603 01:37:38,978 --> 01:37:43,900 The depth of his depravity sickens me. 1604 01:38:06,798 --> 01:38:08,299 They are gonna put you on the stand, 1605 01:38:08,424 --> 01:38:12,261 and your testimony is gonna make or break us on this one, as always. 1606 01:38:12,387 --> 01:38:14,889 So, downplay how much you hate Falwell. 1607 01:38:15,014 --> 01:38:18,142 You've got to make them understand that it was just a joke. 1608 01:38:18,267 --> 01:38:20,478 - ♪ I'm just a clown... - Hey, take this one seriously, Larry. 1609 01:38:20,603 --> 01:38:21,771 - ♪ Just a clown ♪ - Don't fuck it up for yourself, 1610 01:38:21,896 --> 01:38:23,481 because this is gonna be the most expensive case 1611 01:38:23,606 --> 01:38:24,899 - you've ever had if you lose it. - OK! 1612 01:38:31,114 --> 01:38:32,365 Hi. 1613 01:38:39,580 --> 01:38:42,333 Reverend Falwell, you're a preacher, is that right? 1614 01:38:42,458 --> 01:38:44,043 Yes, I am. 1615 01:38:44,168 --> 01:38:47,505 And as a preacher, you... you speak to a... a fairly broad audience. 1616 01:38:47,630 --> 01:38:49,257 I mean, you... you preach on television 1617 01:38:49,382 --> 01:38:51,467 and on your "Old Time Gospel Radio Hour". 1618 01:38:51,592 --> 01:38:52,677 I do. 1619 01:38:52,802 --> 01:38:55,304 (Alan) So, you've achieved a certain notoriety. 1620 01:38:55,430 --> 01:38:57,348 One might say, a national reputation 1621 01:38:57,473 --> 01:39:01,060 for your sermons and your opinions and ideas 1622 01:39:01,185 --> 01:39:03,354 and your leadership of the Moral Majority. 1623 01:39:03,896 --> 01:39:06,983 Yes. Our membership is now over five million. 1624 01:39:07,108 --> 01:39:08,776 OK, but even beyond your membership, really, 1625 01:39:08,901 --> 01:39:11,612 you've been... you've been recognized and awarded 1626 01:39:11,737 --> 01:39:13,990 for your efforts all over America. 1627 01:39:14,699 --> 01:39:17,535 I have a number of honorary degrees. 1628 01:39:17,660 --> 01:39:21,456 In a recent poll of... "Good Housekeeping" magazine, 1629 01:39:21,581 --> 01:39:24,834 I was voted second most admired American 1630 01:39:24,959 --> 01:39:26,627 behind President Reagan. 1631 01:39:26,752 --> 01:39:31,299 "Good Housekeeping", that's-that's... I mean, hey, you're famous, right? 1632 01:39:31,424 --> 01:39:33,843 Well, I suppose you could say that. 1633 01:39:33,968 --> 01:39:35,386 Mm-hmm. 1634 01:39:35,511 --> 01:39:36,971 Reverend Falwell, have you ever had sex with your mother? 1635 01:39:38,514 --> 01:39:39,515 (Chuckles) 1636 01:39:41,225 --> 01:39:42,518 Absolutely not. 1637 01:39:42,643 --> 01:39:43,978 Never? I mean, you never... 1638 01:39:44,103 --> 01:39:46,898 Never in the outhouse as "Hustler" magazine suggested? 1639 01:39:47,023 --> 01:39:49,859 That is an absurd question. 1640 01:39:49,984 --> 01:39:52,904 My mother was a... a very godly woman... 1641 01:39:54,489 --> 01:39:59,744 ...and as close to a saint as anyone I have ever known. 1642 01:39:59,869 --> 01:40:01,162 (Alan) I'm sure she was. 1643 01:40:02,288 --> 01:40:04,290 Reverend, have you ever preached while you were drunk? 1644 01:40:04,916 --> 01:40:05,833 - Drunk? - (Alan) Yes. 1645 01:40:05,958 --> 01:40:07,043 - Never. - (Alan) Never? 1646 01:40:07,168 --> 01:40:08,419 Hal 1647 01:40:08,544 --> 01:40:10,463 I mean, you never even had a few too many at lunch 1648 01:40:10,588 --> 01:40:12,256 and then went back on the radio once? 1649 01:40:12,381 --> 01:40:15,426 That is a totally outrageous suggestion. 1650 01:40:15,551 --> 01:40:17,720 - Totally outrageous? - Totally. 1651 01:40:17,845 --> 01:40:20,598 You don't think that some people, Reverend Falwell, 1652 01:40:20,723 --> 01:40:22,350 despite your reputation, 1653 01:40:22,475 --> 01:40:24,477 might have reason to believe that you could do that? 1654 01:40:24,602 --> 01:40:27,688 I would find that very difficult to believe. 1655 01:40:27,813 --> 01:40:31,859 So, really, what you're telling me is that nobody could reasonably think 1656 01:40:31,984 --> 01:40:33,444 that these statements about you were true. 1657 01:40:33,569 --> 01:40:35,655 Yes, that's what I've been saying. 1658 01:40:37,323 --> 01:40:38,658 OK. 1659 01:40:38,783 --> 01:40:41,118 Reverend Falwell, at the beginning of this trial, 1660 01:40:41,244 --> 01:40:44,705 Judge Kirk gave very specific instructions to this jury, OK? 1661 01:40:44,830 --> 01:40:49,001 She said, quote, "If a reasonable person could not believe 1662 01:40:49,126 --> 01:40:52,964 "that 'Hustler' magazine describes actual facts about Jerry Falwell, 1663 01:40:53,089 --> 01:40:55,925 "then you must dismiss the libel claim." 1664 01:40:59,512 --> 01:41:01,681 Do you remember these instructions? 1665 01:41:03,474 --> 01:41:06,435 Obviously not. So, I'm gonna ask you one more thing. 1666 01:41:06,561 --> 01:41:08,646 Why are you suing my client for libel? 1667 01:41:09,272 --> 01:41:12,024 I am not a lawyer, Mr. Isaacman. 1668 01:41:13,609 --> 01:41:17,488 I am a lawyer, OK, and I can't figure it out either. 1669 01:41:17,613 --> 01:41:21,701 Would you state your full name for the record, please, Mr. Flynt? 1670 01:41:21,826 --> 01:41:22,994 (Clears throat) Yes, sir. 1671 01:41:23,119 --> 01:41:26,581 Uh... Christopher Columbus, Cornwallis, IPQ, 1672 01:41:26,706 --> 01:41:29,125 Harvey H., and Pagey Piu. 1673 01:41:31,002 --> 01:41:34,005 That's very interesting, but are you also known as Larry Flynt? 1674 01:41:35,131 --> 01:41:38,884 AKA Jesus H. Flynt, Esquire. 1675 01:41:39,010 --> 01:41:40,970 Oh, for Christ's sakes. 1676 01:41:41,512 --> 01:41:46,309 Are you the publisher and the editor in chief of "Hustler" magazine? 1677 01:41:46,434 --> 01:41:50,605 I am the publisher of the... most tasteless, sleaziest, 1678 01:41:50,730 --> 01:41:54,233 most disgusting, greatest porn magazine on the face of the earth. 1679 01:41:54,358 --> 01:41:56,402 Thank you. 1680 01:41:56,527 --> 01:41:58,988 I have in my hand exhibit B, 1681 01:41:59,113 --> 01:42:01,741 which is a typewritten script of the Campari ad. 1682 01:42:02,408 --> 01:42:06,871 When you approved this ad, did you have any specific knowledge 1683 01:42:06,996 --> 01:42:09,707 that the Reverend Falwell had ever engaged 1684 01:42:09,832 --> 01:42:12,835 in sexual intercourse with his mother? 1685 01:42:14,420 --> 01:42:17,632 No, but I have a photograph 1686 01:42:17,757 --> 01:42:22,219 of Falwell... having fellatio with a sheep. 1687 01:42:22,345 --> 01:42:24,930 Your Honor, my client Is in a heavily medicated, 1688 01:42:25,056 --> 01:42:26,223 mentally agitated state. 1689 01:42:26,349 --> 01:42:28,517 We will stipulate that no such document exists. 1690 01:42:28,643 --> 01:42:34,523 I have it, and Mr. Fartwell is a liar, a glutton, and a sheepophile. 1691 01:42:34,649 --> 01:42:37,401 Mr. Flynt, my client's name is Jerry Falwell. 1692 01:42:37,526 --> 01:42:40,529 - Jerry Falwell! - That's what I said, Jerry Fartwell. 1693 01:42:40,655 --> 01:42:43,074 Are you trying to hold the Reverend Falwell up to ridicule? 1694 01:42:43,199 --> 01:42:44,700 No. Contempt. 1695 01:42:44,825 --> 01:42:45,993 Scorn! 1696 01:42:46,118 --> 01:42:47,161 Uh... truculence. 1697 01:42:47,286 --> 01:42:48,245 Obloquy. 1698 01:42:48,371 --> 01:42:49,205 Parlez-vous francais? 1699 01:42:49,330 --> 01:42:52,124 Oh, je parle le francais mieux que toi, monsieur! 1700 01:42:52,249 --> 01:42:54,460 Embrace mon derriére, mon ami. 1701 01:42:54,585 --> 01:42:57,797 Oh, God, my French is so rusty. It's just so rusty. 1702 01:42:57,922 --> 01:42:59,215 Bon appétit. 1703 01:42:59,757 --> 01:43:03,427 Bon appétit. I love her. 1704 01:43:04,470 --> 01:43:05,471 Quiet in the courtroom. 1705 01:43:05,596 --> 01:43:06,722 I love you, baby. 1706 01:43:06,847 --> 01:43:10,184 ♪ Jesus loves me... ♪ 1707 01:43:10,309 --> 01:43:15,481 Mr. Flynt, do you have an aversion to organized religion? 1708 01:43:15,606 --> 01:43:17,733 - A virgin? - No, aversion. Aversion! 1709 01:43:17,858 --> 01:43:21,862 You heard me, Mr. Flynt. An aversion to organized religion. 1710 01:43:23,239 --> 01:43:26,867 I... You bet your sweet ass I do. 1711 01:43:26,992 --> 01:43:29,245 Do you think that gives you license 1712 01:43:29,370 --> 01:43:32,540 to mock the leaders of great religious movements? 1713 01:43:32,665 --> 01:43:34,375 Well, goddamn right. 1714 01:43:34,500 --> 01:43:37,044 Larry, no! Objection, Your Honor. This is totally irrelevant. 1715 01:43:37,169 --> 01:43:38,087 Overruled. 1716 01:43:38,212 --> 01:43:40,673 Free expression is absolute. 1717 01:43:40,798 --> 01:43:42,258 - Thank you, Your Honor. - Do you agree? 1718 01:43:42,383 --> 01:43:46,095 (Bangs gavel) Order. Ma'am, if you can't control yourself, 1719 01:43:46,220 --> 01:43:48,848 you're going to have to leave the courtroom. 1720 01:43:48,973 --> 01:43:50,725 So that it was your intention 1721 01:43:50,850 --> 01:43:56,063 to hold Reverend Falwell out to be a hypocrite, wasn't it? 1722 01:43:56,188 --> 01:43:58,983 Well, that's what he is. 1723 01:43:59,108 --> 01:44:02,903 But didn't it occur to you that Reverend Falwell 1724 01:44:03,028 --> 01:44:05,489 must have an integrity that people can believe in 1725 01:44:05,614 --> 01:44:08,200 if he is to practice his profession? 1726 01:44:10,286 --> 01:44:12,163 Yeah. 1727 01:44:12,872 --> 01:44:16,125 And it was your intent to destroy that integrity 1728 01:44:16,250 --> 01:44:19,253 and his livelihood if you could? 1729 01:44:19,837 --> 01:44:22,339 To assassinate it. 1730 01:44:31,015 --> 01:44:33,809 Hey, it's me. It's a weird decision. 1731 01:44:33,934 --> 01:44:37,104 - Well, get me Bill, quick. - No, he's not guilty of libel, 1732 01:44:37,229 --> 01:44:40,816 but he is guilty of inflicting "emotional distress". 1733 01:44:40,941 --> 01:44:43,027 So now, Flynt has to pay him 200 grand! 1734 01:44:43,152 --> 01:44:47,406 "This ruling shows that nobody can prostitute the First Amendment. 1735 01:44:47,531 --> 01:44:51,786 'Pornography has thrust its ugly head into our everyday lives. 1736 01:44:51,911 --> 01:44:54,622 "The billion dollar sex industry, 1737 01:44:54,747 --> 01:44:58,250 'of which Larry Flynt is a self-described leader... 1738 01:44:58,375 --> 01:45:02,755 'Lust and greed have replaced decency and morality. 1739 01:45:02,880 --> 01:45:07,218 "We must make a solemn commitment to God Almighty 1740 01:45:07,343 --> 01:45:10,596 'to turn this nation around immediately.' 1741 01:45:11,388 --> 01:45:13,974 Fucking AIDS junkie. 1742 01:45:15,142 --> 01:45:16,894 You crazy cripple. 1743 01:45:17,895 --> 01:45:20,439 Listen, it's just not that funny, 1744 01:45:20,564 --> 01:45:23,609 and I'm afraid it wasn't funny the first time we printed it either. 1745 01:45:23,734 --> 01:45:26,862 Well, guys, I'm certainly open to suggestions. 1746 01:45:26,987 --> 01:45:29,406 (Miles) I would suggest that if we're going to recycle it, 1747 01:45:29,532 --> 01:45:31,992 that we replace the noun... 1748 01:45:40,584 --> 01:45:42,211 I thought I fired all of you. 1749 01:45:43,963 --> 01:45:45,381 Jimmy... 1750 01:45:48,676 --> 01:45:50,344 ...come here. 1751 01:45:54,557 --> 01:46:00,187 Larry, um... I'm sorry if I tried to run things, 1752 01:46:00,312 --> 01:46:05,150 but... you know, I was just trying to protect you... 1753 01:46:07,027 --> 01:46:08,529 Come here. 1754 01:46:09,989 --> 01:46:11,490 Closer. 1755 01:46:14,076 --> 01:46:15,744 Come on. 1756 01:46:21,750 --> 01:46:25,671 Don't sweat it, bro. I love you. 1757 01:46:25,796 --> 01:46:28,048 I love you too, man. 1758 01:46:30,926 --> 01:46:33,929 Larry... you look great, man. 1759 01:46:34,054 --> 01:46:37,391 Chester, you remember Althea? Shake her hand. 1760 01:46:37,516 --> 01:46:41,020 - Hey, Althea, you... - Hi, Chester. 1761 01:46:41,145 --> 01:46:42,563 Hi. 1762 01:46:43,147 --> 01:46:45,524 Don't sneak up on us like that. Give us a heart attack. 1763 01:46:45,649 --> 01:46:48,277 Yeah, what the hell. Shake Althea's hand. 1764 01:46:48,402 --> 01:46:50,654 Althea, good to see you. 1765 01:46:51,447 --> 01:46:53,574 - Hello, Faith. - Welcome back. Hi, Althea. 1766 01:46:53,699 --> 01:46:57,328 - What do you do? - I'm a secretary. 1767 01:46:57,995 --> 01:46:59,288 Good to see you, Althea. 1768 01:46:59,413 --> 01:47:01,749 Arlo, hi. 1769 01:47:01,874 --> 01:47:05,794 ( Betty Boop's "Happy You And Merry Me" playing) 1770 01:47:05,920 --> 01:47:09,173 ♪ Who's young and healthy? Cross your heart and confess 1771 01:47:09,298 --> 01:47:13,427 ♪ Happy you and merry me 1772 01:47:13,552 --> 01:47:16,722 ♪ Oh, who's brought the ticket for the joy town express? 1773 01:47:16,847 --> 01:47:21,852 ♪ Happy you and merry me 1774 01:47:21,977 --> 01:47:25,731 ♪ Though Mr. Gloom may chase us 1775 01:47:25,856 --> 01:47:28,525 ♪ We'll dodge him everyday 1776 01:47:28,651 --> 01:47:33,155 ♪ Say, who's feeling fine and dandy? Can't you see 1777 01:47:33,280 --> 01:47:37,368 ♪ Happy you and merry me 1778 01:47:37,493 --> 01:47:38,577 ♪ Bop! ♪ 1779 01:47:40,621 --> 01:47:41,705 - l gotit. - No. 1780 01:47:41,830 --> 01:47:43,999 I'm gonna take my bath. 1781 01:47:44,124 --> 01:47:45,793 Take my bath. 1782 01:47:49,880 --> 01:47:54,301 OK. Why don't you hop on? I'll give you a ride. 1783 01:47:56,261 --> 01:47:59,932 Go ahead. Buckle up. 1784 01:48:00,057 --> 01:48:02,059 Daddy. 1785 01:48:04,436 --> 01:48:07,690 Oh, you're crushing my legs. 1786 01:48:10,776 --> 01:48:12,528 You're shivering, baby. 1787 01:48:14,029 --> 01:48:16,365 (Groans) Sorry. 1788 01:48:16,490 --> 01:48:18,325 You're shivering. 1789 01:48:21,453 --> 01:48:24,748 Detour. Oh, no! 1790 01:48:24,873 --> 01:48:28,168 What are you doing? You... you're gonna kill us. 1791 01:48:28,293 --> 01:48:34,383 It's OK! They'll freeze us and thaw us out in the year 3000. 1792 01:48:37,720 --> 01:48:41,724 Curbside service. That'll be 8.50, lady. 1793 01:49:18,886 --> 01:49:21,055 Dr. Kipper, please. 1794 01:49:22,306 --> 01:49:23,891 Larry Flynt. 1795 01:49:27,936 --> 01:49:29,772 Dr. Kipper? 1796 01:49:31,065 --> 01:49:33,317 She doesn't look good. 1797 01:49:34,485 --> 01:49:39,073 Well, I know, but there's gotta be something more we can do, 1798 01:49:39,198 --> 01:49:42,201 some new technology or drug. 1799 01:49:42,326 --> 01:49:44,661 What are they doing in Europe? 1800 01:49:44,787 --> 01:49:47,456 You know money's no object... 1801 01:49:51,710 --> 01:49:53,212 Althea? 1802 01:49:54,880 --> 01:49:56,381 Althea? 1803 01:49:58,467 --> 01:50:00,469 Althea! 1804 01:50:06,725 --> 01:50:08,143 Baby! 1805 01:50:08,727 --> 01:50:10,145 Baby? 1806 01:50:11,730 --> 01:50:13,148 Baby! 1807 01:50:18,487 --> 01:50:20,072 Baby! 1808 01:50:20,197 --> 01:50:23,283 Baby, no! 1809 01:50:23,992 --> 01:50:25,744 No! Baby! 1810 01:50:26,745 --> 01:50:28,664 Help! 1811 01:50:28,789 --> 01:50:30,457 Help! 1812 01:50:31,166 --> 01:50:33,210 Baby! 1813 01:50:33,335 --> 01:50:35,254 No! No... 1814 01:50:35,379 --> 01:50:37,172 Can you hear me? 1815 01:50:37,297 --> 01:50:39,133 Baby? 1816 01:50:43,428 --> 01:50:45,430 No... 1817 01:50:48,142 --> 01:50:52,688 (Priest) Jesus said, "I am the way, the truth and the life. 1818 01:50:52,813 --> 01:50:56,525 "No man comes to the Father but by me. 1819 01:50:56,650 --> 01:51:02,114 "He that liveth and believeth in me shall never die. 1820 01:51:02,239 --> 01:51:05,826 "In my father's house are many rooms, 1821 01:51:05,951 --> 01:51:08,871 "and if I go and prepare a place for you, 1822 01:51:08,996 --> 01:51:13,167 "I will come again and receive you unto myself. 1823 01:51:13,292 --> 01:51:17,296 "That where I am, there you may be also, 1824 01:51:17,421 --> 01:51:23,427 "and you will live with me forever and ever." 1825 01:51:28,473 --> 01:51:33,395 "You cannot mock God. You cannot fool God. 1826 01:51:33,520 --> 01:51:39,568 'If you violate his laws, God Almighty will judge you. 1827 01:51:39,693 --> 01:51:42,029 'AIDS is a plague. 1828 01:51:43,071 --> 01:51:47,284 "These perverted lifestyles have to stop. 1829 01:51:47,409 --> 01:51:52,706 'If you break moral laws, you reap the whirlwind.' 1830 01:51:52,831 --> 01:51:55,834 Alan, it's Larry. 1831 01:51:57,127 --> 01:51:59,838 I wanna appeal the Falwell case. 1832 01:51:59,963 --> 01:52:01,548 This is over. Over. 1833 01:52:01,673 --> 01:52:03,800 No, it's not over. We can go higher. 1834 01:52:03,926 --> 01:52:06,011 - Higher? - The Supreme Court. 1835 01:52:07,179 --> 01:52:08,722 - (Scoffs) Yeah. - Give 'em a call. 1836 01:52:08,847 --> 01:52:11,183 It's not that simple, Larry. It's not that simple. 1837 01:52:11,308 --> 01:52:13,769 You... I mean, thousands of people every year 1838 01:52:13,894 --> 01:52:15,604 petition the Supreme Court, OK? Thousands. 1839 01:52:15,729 --> 01:52:18,565 Now, our case is as good as any. 1840 01:52:18,690 --> 01:52:21,276 Our case is better than most of 'em. You're missing my point. 1841 01:52:21,401 --> 01:52:27,157 My point is that they will never pick you, because you're a nightmare. 1842 01:52:27,282 --> 01:52:28,825 They're afraid if they let you in the court, 1843 01:52:28,951 --> 01:52:31,245 you're gonna wear a diaper or throw oranges at the justices, 1844 01:52:31,370 --> 01:52:32,537 and they should be, Larry, 1845 01:52:32,663 --> 01:52:35,457 because, in all the times you've gone to court asking for help, 1846 01:52:35,582 --> 01:52:37,334 you've never once demonstrated any respect 1847 01:52:37,459 --> 01:52:39,461 for its institutions and procedures. 1848 01:52:39,586 --> 01:52:41,797 So, as far as they're concerned, you're just a pig. 1849 01:52:41,922 --> 01:52:45,008 Yeah, well, we... You always said, and it's the principle, 1850 01:52:45,133 --> 01:52:47,427 a pig has the same rights as a president! 1851 01:52:47,552 --> 01:52:49,012 Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. 1852 01:52:49,137 --> 01:52:50,889 You know, people get tired of a pig, Larry. 1853 01:52:51,014 --> 01:52:54,059 Bullshit! You're scared, Alan. You're scared. 1854 01:52:54,184 --> 01:52:56,311 You're letting these guys steamroll ov... 1855 01:52:56,436 --> 01:53:00,816 Oh, look, it's not just them, Larry! OK? It's me! 1856 01:53:00,941 --> 01:53:03,193 It's me. I am not taking you. 1857 01:53:06,530 --> 01:53:09,533 Lawyers dream about a case like this in front of the Supreme Court. 1858 01:53:09,658 --> 01:53:11,618 Dream of it. 1859 01:53:11,743 --> 01:53:14,246 And they would probably hear us, if you wanna know the truth, 1860 01:53:14,371 --> 01:53:17,040 but I am not going with you. 1861 01:53:20,002 --> 01:53:21,253 I have been giving you my best 1862 01:53:21,378 --> 01:53:24,298 since back when people were laughing at you, 1863 01:53:24,423 --> 01:53:26,341 and every time I come in there now, 1864 01:53:26,466 --> 01:53:28,760 you fuck me with this bullshit circus act! 1865 01:53:31,763 --> 01:53:34,683 I won't do it again, I can't. I'm not gonna do it 1866 01:53:34,808 --> 01:53:37,227 in front of the Supreme Court of the United States. I'm just not. 1867 01:53:38,103 --> 01:53:41,189 Your... your sentimental speeches and your cornball patriotism, 1868 01:53:41,315 --> 01:53:43,775 they just... they don't work on me anymore, Lar, 1869 01:53:43,900 --> 01:53:46,069 because I don't believe you. 1870 01:53:51,825 --> 01:53:53,660 I don't believe you. 1871 01:54:01,585 --> 01:54:03,337 You're... you're my... 1872 01:54:04,588 --> 01:54:06,923 ...my friend, Alan. 1873 01:54:09,092 --> 01:54:10,761 We're friends. 1874 01:54:12,262 --> 01:54:15,015 I... IH just... 1875 01:54:15,140 --> 01:54:22,022 I would love to be remembered for something meaningful. 1876 01:54:26,276 --> 01:54:29,029 Any research problems, I encourage you to use my archives, 1877 01:54:30,906 --> 01:54:37,496 and... tell the Reverend that I've dealt with this filth monger myself, 1878 01:54:37,621 --> 01:54:39,539 and I wish to offer my support. 1879 01:54:39,664 --> 01:54:41,917 Is that the Tin Man? 1880 01:54:43,293 --> 01:54:46,505 Yes, that's the Tin Man. 1881 01:54:47,506 --> 01:54:48,840 (Reporter) God versus the Devil. 1882 01:54:48,965 --> 01:54:51,385 America's minister versus America's pimp. 1883 01:54:51,510 --> 01:54:52,969 Today is the showdown. 1884 01:54:53,095 --> 01:54:55,263 Many were surprised by the High Court's decision 1885 01:54:55,389 --> 01:54:56,723 to hear Larry Flynt's case, 1886 01:54:56,848 --> 01:55:00,352 but he had some unlikely supporters filing briefs on his behalf, 1887 01:55:00,477 --> 01:55:01,728 like the "New York Times", 1888 01:55:01,853 --> 01:55:04,189 the American Newspaper Publishers Association, 1889 01:55:04,314 --> 01:55:06,066 and the Association of American Editorial Cartoonists... 1890 01:55:06,191 --> 01:55:07,818 (Clerk) All rise. 1891 01:55:07,943 --> 01:55:11,071 The honorable, the Chief Justice and the Associate Justices 1892 01:55:11,196 --> 01:55:13,198 of the Supreme Court of the United States. 1893 01:55:13,782 --> 01:55:14,991 Oyez, oyez, oyez. 1894 01:55:15,659 --> 01:55:17,828 All persons having business before the honorable, 1895 01:55:17,953 --> 01:55:20,580 the Supreme Court of the United States, 1896 01:55:20,705 --> 01:55:24,251 are admonished to draw near and give their attention. 1897 01:55:24,376 --> 01:55:26,253 For this court is now sitting. 1898 01:55:26,378 --> 01:55:30,257 God save the United States and the Supreme Court. 1899 01:55:36,805 --> 01:55:38,640 (Chief Justice) We'll hear the argument first this morning 1900 01:55:38,765 --> 01:55:41,977 in number 86/1278, 1901 01:55:42,102 --> 01:55:46,523 "Hustler" magazine and Larry C. Flynt versus Jerry Falwell. 1902 01:55:46,648 --> 01:55:50,068 Mr. Isaacman... you may proceed whenever you're ready. 1903 01:55:58,201 --> 01:56:00,620 Mr. Chief Justice and may it please the court. 1904 01:56:01,955 --> 01:56:05,750 One of the most cherished ideas that we hold in this country 1905 01:56:05,876 --> 01:56:09,629 is that there should be uninhibited public debate 1906 01:56:09,754 --> 01:56:12,090 and freedom of speech. 1907 01:56:12,215 --> 01:56:14,217 Now, the question you have before you today 1908 01:56:14,342 --> 01:56:18,472 is whether a public figure's right to protection from emotional distress 1909 01:56:19,556 --> 01:56:22,392 should outweigh the public interest 1910 01:56:22,517 --> 01:56:25,437 in allowing every citizen of this country 1911 01:56:25,562 --> 01:56:27,731 to freely express his views. 1912 01:56:27,856 --> 01:56:33,111 But what was the view expressed in Exhibit A? 1913 01:56:35,030 --> 01:56:38,783 Well, to begin with, this is a parody of a known Campari ad. 1914 01:56:38,909 --> 01:56:41,244 - I understand. Go ahead. - OK. 1915 01:56:41,369 --> 01:56:44,206 Also, and more importantly, it was a satire of a public figure, 1916 01:56:44,789 --> 01:56:46,041 of Jerry Falwell, 1917 01:56:46,166 --> 01:56:50,670 who in this case, was really a prime candidate for such a satire, 1918 01:56:50,795 --> 01:56:54,257 because he's such an unlikely person to appear in a liquor ad. 1919 01:56:54,382 --> 01:56:58,553 This is a person that we are used to seeing at the pulpit, Bible in hand, 1920 01:56:58,678 --> 01:57:03,183 preaching with a famously beatific smile on his face. 1921 01:57:03,308 --> 01:57:06,603 But what is the public interest you're describing? 1922 01:57:06,728 --> 01:57:11,316 That there is some interest in making him look ludicrous? 1923 01:57:13,276 --> 01:57:14,736 Yes, yes, Your Honor. 1924 01:57:14,861 --> 01:57:17,531 There is a public interest in making Jerry Falwell look ludicrous. 1925 01:57:17,656 --> 01:57:19,658 Insofar as there is a public interest 1926 01:57:19,783 --> 01:57:23,328 in having "Hustler" magazine express the point of view 1927 01:57:23,453 --> 01:57:25,205 that Jerry Falwell is full of BS. 1928 01:57:25,330 --> 01:57:30,335 And-and "Hustler" magazine has every right to express this view. 1929 01:57:30,460 --> 01:57:32,879 They have the right to say that... 1930 01:57:33,004 --> 01:57:36,299 somebody who has campaigned actively against our magazine, 1931 01:57:36,424 --> 01:57:38,510 who has told people not to buy it, 1932 01:57:38,635 --> 01:57:43,056 who has... publicly said that it poisons the minds of Americans, 1933 01:57:43,181 --> 01:57:48,520 who in addition has told people that sex out of wedlock is immoral, 1934 01:57:48,645 --> 01:57:50,063 that they shouldn't drink. 1935 01:57:50,188 --> 01:57:53,775 "Hustler" magazine has a... a First Amendment right 1936 01:57:53,900 --> 01:57:56,611 to publicly respond to these comments 1937 01:57:56,736 --> 01:57:59,364 by saying that Jerry Falwell is full of BS. 1938 01:57:59,489 --> 01:58:01,741 It-it says, "Let's deflate this stuffed shirt 1939 01:58:01,866 --> 01:58:04,035 "and bring him down to our level." 1940 01:58:04,160 --> 01:58:07,038 Our level in this case being admittedly a lower level 1941 01:58:07,163 --> 01:58:09,291 than most people would like to be brought to. 1942 01:58:09,416 --> 01:58:10,417 (Audience chuckles) 1943 01:58:10,542 --> 01:58:11,793 I-1 apologize. 1944 01:58:11,918 --> 01:58:14,254 I know I'm not supposed to joke, but that's sort of the point. 1945 01:58:14,379 --> 01:58:15,380 But, Mr. Isaacman, 1946 01:58:15,505 --> 01:58:17,090 the First Amendment is not everything. 1947 01:58:17,215 --> 01:58:19,759 I mean, it's a... a very important value, 1948 01:58:19,884 --> 01:58:21,678 but it's not the only value In our society. 1949 01:58:22,429 --> 01:58:24,764 What about another value which says that good people 1950 01:58:24,889 --> 01:58:28,268 should be able to enter public life and public service? 1951 01:58:28,393 --> 01:58:31,438 The rule you give us says that if you stand for public office 1952 01:58:31,563 --> 01:58:34,190 or become a public figure in any way, 1953 01:58:34,316 --> 01:58:37,068 you cannot protect yourself, or indeed your mother, 1954 01:58:37,193 --> 01:58:40,780 against a parody of your committing incest with her in an outhouse. 1955 01:58:40,905 --> 01:58:42,699 Now, do you think that... 1956 01:58:42,824 --> 01:58:44,909 George Washington would have stood for public office 1957 01:58:45,035 --> 01:58:46,661 if that was the consequence? 1958 01:58:46,786 --> 01:58:49,414 It's interesting that you mention George Washington, Justice Scalia, 1959 01:58:49,539 --> 01:58:54,544 because very recently I saw a political cartoon that's over 200 years old. 1960 01:58:54,669 --> 01:58:57,213 It depicts George Washington riding on a donkey, 1961 01:58:57,339 --> 01:59:00,592 being led by a man, and the caption su... the caption suggests 1962 01:59:00,717 --> 01:59:03,345 that this man is leading an ass to Washington. 1963 01:59:03,970 --> 01:59:07,223 I can handle that. I-1 think George can handle that. 1964 01:59:07,349 --> 01:59:09,059 (Audience laughs) 1965 01:59:09,184 --> 01:59:10,935 But that's a far cry from committing incest 1966 01:59:11,061 --> 01:59:12,604 with your mother in an outhouse. 1967 01:59:12,729 --> 01:59:16,107 (Laughter continues) 1968 01:59:16,232 --> 01:59:18,360 I mean, there's no line between the two? 1969 01:59:19,861 --> 01:59:22,155 Uh... no, Justice Scalia. 1970 01:59:22,280 --> 01:59:23,615 I would say there is no line between the two, 1971 01:59:23,740 --> 01:59:25,825 because, really, what you're talking about is a matter of taste 1972 01:59:25,950 --> 01:59:27,202 and not law. 1973 01:59:27,327 --> 01:59:31,831 As you yourself said, I believe, in Pope versus lllinois, 1974 01:59:31,956 --> 01:59:33,792 "It's useless to argue about taste 1975 01:59:33,917 --> 01:59:35,960 "and even more useless to litigate it". 1976 01:59:36,086 --> 01:59:37,629 And that is the case here. 1977 01:59:37,754 --> 01:59:41,466 The jury has already determined for us that this is a matter of taste 1978 01:59:41,591 --> 01:59:42,759 and not a matter of law, 1979 01:59:42,884 --> 01:59:44,761 because they've said that there is no libelous speech. 1980 01:59:44,886 --> 01:59:48,223 That nobody could reasonably believe that "Hustler" was actually suggesting 1981 01:59:48,348 --> 01:59:49,974 that Jerry Falwell had sex with his mother. 1982 01:59:50,100 --> 01:59:52,894 So, why did "Hustler" have him and his mother together? 1983 01:59:53,478 --> 01:59:55,313 "Hustler" puts him and his mother together 1984 01:59:55,438 --> 02:00:00,819 in-in a... example of literary travesty, if you will. 1985 02:00:00,944 --> 02:00:03,697 And what public purpose does this serve? 1986 02:00:04,572 --> 02:00:06,241 Well, it serves the same public purpose 1987 02:00:06,366 --> 02:00:09,119 as having Gary Trudeau say that Reagan has no brain, 1988 02:00:09,244 --> 02:00:10,787 or that George Bush is a wimp. 1989 02:00:10,912 --> 02:00:13,707 It lets us look at public figures a little bit differently. 1990 02:00:13,832 --> 02:00:17,585 We have a long tradition in this country of satiric commentary. 1991 02:00:17,711 --> 02:00:19,754 Now, if-if Jerry Falwell can sue 1992 02:00:19,879 --> 02:00:22,257 when there has been no libelous speech, 1993 02:00:22,382 --> 02:00:23,967 purely on the grounds of emotional distress, 1994 02:00:24,092 --> 02:00:25,593 then so can other public figures, 1995 02:00:25,719 --> 02:00:26,886 and imagine, if you will, 1996 02:00:27,011 --> 02:00:29,180 suits against people like Gary Trudeau 1997 02:00:29,305 --> 02:00:30,432 and Johnny Carson 1998 02:00:30,557 --> 02:00:32,976 for what he says on "The Tonight Show" tonight. 1999 02:00:33,101 --> 02:00:36,521 Obviously, when-when people criticize... public figures, 2000 02:00:36,646 --> 02:00:38,606 they're going to experience emotional distress. 2001 02:00:38,732 --> 02:00:39,649 We all know that. 2002 02:00:39,774 --> 02:00:41,526 It's... it's the easiest thing in the world to claim 2003 02:00:41,651 --> 02:00:42,819 and it's impossible to refute, 2004 02:00:42,944 --> 02:00:44,654 and that's what makes it a meaningless standard. 2005 02:00:44,779 --> 02:00:49,325 Really, all it does is allow us to punish unpopular speech. 2006 02:00:49,451 --> 02:00:54,038 And-and... this country is founded, at least in part... 2007 02:00:54,164 --> 02:00:56,124 on the firm belief that unpopular speech 2008 02:00:56,249 --> 02:00:59,753 is absolutely vital to the health of our nation. 2009 02:01:01,337 --> 02:01:02,756 Thank you, Mr. Isaacman. 2010 02:01:04,424 --> 02:01:07,093 Reverend, are you confident that you will win this case? 2011 02:01:07,218 --> 02:01:08,344 Absolutely. 2012 02:01:08,470 --> 02:01:10,472 There's no way the Supreme Court 2013 02:01:10,597 --> 02:01:14,601 will come down on the side of a sleaze merchant like Larry Flynt. 2014 02:01:14,726 --> 02:01:16,936 Mr. Keating, why are you here today? 2015 02:01:17,061 --> 02:01:18,313 To show support for those people 2016 02:01:18,438 --> 02:01:20,273 who believe that pornography should be outlawed. 2017 02:01:20,398 --> 02:01:23,985 Because if the First Amendment will protect a... 2018 02:01:24,944 --> 02:01:26,780 - What did Grutman call me? - Scumbag. 2019 02:01:26,905 --> 02:01:30,074 ...a scumbag like me, well then, it'll protect all of you, 2020 02:01:31,534 --> 02:01:33,369 because I'm the worst. 2021 02:01:33,495 --> 02:01:35,663 Larry, do you have any regrets? 2022 02:01:41,795 --> 02:01:42,879 Only one. 2023 02:01:43,004 --> 02:01:47,425 (♪ The Czech Philharmonic Orchestra plays "Stabat Mater's Selections") 2024 02:01:58,770 --> 02:02:00,605 (Althea on video) Larry?' 2025 02:02:03,107 --> 02:02:05,860 (Althea laughs) 2026 02:02:15,578 --> 02:02:17,330 'Larry?' 2027 02:02:40,395 --> 02:02:42,397 (Althea laughs) 2028 02:02:49,237 --> 02:02:50,905 'Larry?' 2029 02:02:51,030 --> 02:02:55,159 (♪ "Selections From Stabat Mater" continues playing) 2030 02:03:09,048 --> 02:03:11,551 (Phone ringing) 2031 02:03:18,141 --> 02:03:20,143 - Hello? - It's Alan. 2032 02:03:21,144 --> 02:03:22,562 They just brought the decision in. 2033 02:03:22,687 --> 02:03:24,689 Well, is it good or bad? 2034 02:03:25,523 --> 02:03:29,652 Well, it's a unanimous decision, Larry, and Rehnquist wrote it himself. 2035 02:03:29,777 --> 02:03:31,362 Is it good or bad? 2036 02:03:31,487 --> 02:03:33,489 Well, I want you to hear this. 2037 02:03:35,617 --> 02:03:37,076 "At the heart of the First Amendment 2038 02:03:37,201 --> 02:03:42,081 "is the recognition of the fundamental importance of the free flow of ideas. 2039 02:03:42,206 --> 02:03:43,458 "Freedom to speak one's mind 2040 02:03:43,583 --> 02:03:45,877 "is not only an aspect of individual liberty, 2041 02:03:46,002 --> 02:03:48,671 "but essential to the quest for truth 2042 02:03:48,796 --> 02:03:51,841 "and the vitality of society as a whole. 2043 02:03:51,966 --> 02:03:53,760 "In the world of debate about public affairs, 2044 02:03:53,885 --> 02:03:56,346 "many things done with motives that are less than admirable 2045 02:03:56,471 --> 02:03:58,765 "are nonetheless protected by the First Amendment." 2046 02:03:58,890 --> 02:04:00,433 So, we won. 2047 02:04:01,559 --> 02:04:02,977 Yes, we did. We won. 2048 02:04:03,728 --> 02:04:05,396 Thank you, Alan. 2049 02:04:06,272 --> 02:04:08,775 - 'Thank you.' - Don't mention it. 2050 02:04:14,572 --> 02:04:15,907 We won, baby. 2051 02:04:18,117 --> 02:04:19,953 (Laughs) 2052 02:04:21,412 --> 02:04:23,498 Strip for me, baby. 2053 02:04:25,708 --> 02:04:27,418 "Why?' 2054 02:04:27,543 --> 02:04:30,797 So when you're old and ugly, you can look back at this. 2055 02:04:30,922 --> 02:04:32,674 (Laughs) 2056 02:04:32,799 --> 02:04:36,135 'I'm never gonna be old and ugly, Larry. 2057 02:04:36,260 --> 02:04:39,514 "You're gonna be old and ugly.' 2058 02:05:11,170 --> 02:05:14,382 (♪ "Selections From Stabat Mater" continues playing) 2059 02:05:56,632 --> 02:05:59,052 (¢ Gary Wright: "DREAM WEAVER") 2060 02:06:00,678 --> 02:06:05,933 ♪ I've just closed my eyes again 2061 02:06:07,435 --> 02:06:11,939 ♪ Climbed aboard the dream weaver train 2062 02:06:15,735 --> 02:06:21,240 ♪ Driver, take away my worries of today 2063 02:06:23,326 --> 02:06:28,372 ♪ And leave tomorrow behind 2064 02:06:28,498 --> 02:06:32,877 ♪ Ooh, dream weaver 2065 02:06:33,002 --> 02:06:39,175 ♪ I believe you can get me through the night 2066 02:06:42,553 --> 02:06:46,766 ♪ Ooh, dream weaver 2067 02:06:46,891 --> 02:06:52,980 ♪ I believe we can reach the morning light 2068 02:06:55,108 --> 02:07:00,655 ♪ Fly me high through the starry skies 2069 02:07:01,823 --> 02:07:06,202 ♪ Maybe to an astral plane 2070 02:07:08,996 --> 02:07:13,960 ♪ Cross the highways of fantasy 2071 02:07:15,878 --> 02:07:20,633 ♪ Help me to forget today's pain 2072 02:07:20,758 --> 02:07:25,054 ♪ Ooh, dream weaver 2073 02:07:25,179 --> 02:07:30,810 ♪ I believe you can get me through the night 2074 02:07:34,272 --> 02:07:38,526 ♪ Ooh, dream weaver 2075 02:07:38,651 --> 02:07:44,740 ♪ I believe we can reach the morning light 2076 02:07:46,951 --> 02:07:52,039 ♪ Though the dawn may be coming soon 2077 02:07:53,666 --> 02:07:57,962 ♪ There still may be some time 2078 02:08:00,590 --> 02:08:06,262 ♪ Fly me away to the bright side of the moon 2079 02:08:07,638 --> 02:08:14,187 ♪ And meet me on the other side 2080 02:08:16,147 --> 02:08:20,276 ♪ Ooh, dream weaver 2081 02:08:20,401 --> 02:08:26,449 ♪ I believe you can get me through the night 2082 02:08:29,660 --> 02:08:33,831 ♪ Ooh, dream weaver 2083 02:08:33,956 --> 02:08:39,879 ♪ I believe we can reach the morning light 2084 02:08:43,382 --> 02:08:46,802 ♪ Dream weaver 2085 02:08:56,729 --> 02:09:00,399 ♪ Dream weaver 2086 02:09:09,992 --> 02:09:14,747 ♪ Dream weaver ♪