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Would you like to inspect the original subtitles? These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:42,607 --> 00:00:45,741 [ Music plays ] 2 00:01:16,685 --> 00:01:19,557 [ Siren wailing ] 3 00:01:21,646 --> 00:01:24,519 [ Music plays ] 4 00:01:47,237 --> 00:01:49,239 [PAULETTE] We were watching TV and then I looked over at her, 5 00:01:49,283 --> 00:01:51,328 and she was just sort of slumped over. 6 00:01:51,372 --> 00:01:53,417 And when was the last time that she had something 7 00:01:53,461 --> 00:01:54,592 to eat or drink? 8 00:01:54,636 --> 00:01:56,246 [PAULETTE] About an hour ago, she had-- 9 00:01:56,290 --> 00:01:58,727 she was drinking some tea. She had a couple cookies. 10 00:01:58,770 --> 00:02:00,555 [MAN] Has she had any fainting spells recently? 11 00:02:00,598 --> 00:02:01,643 No. Never. 12 00:02:03,297 --> 00:02:04,776 [MAN] How you doing, Agnes? 13 00:02:04,820 --> 00:02:06,256 You getting better? 14 00:02:06,300 --> 00:02:07,692 Hey, I still need to try that famous 15 00:02:07,736 --> 00:02:09,172 Bolognese of yours. 16 00:02:09,216 --> 00:02:10,695 How'd you know about Mom's Bolognese? 17 00:02:10,739 --> 00:02:12,741 [MAN] Who doesn't? 18 00:02:12,784 --> 00:02:14,525 Good. 19 00:02:14,569 --> 00:02:15,613 Much better. Yeah. 20 00:02:15,657 --> 00:02:17,267 Your blood pressure's up. 21 00:02:17,311 --> 00:02:19,748 I think you just needed some fluids. 22 00:02:19,791 --> 00:02:21,576 - Do you feel better? -[PAULETTE] Is she gonna be okay? 23 00:02:21,619 --> 00:02:23,012 [SUSETTE] Yeah, her color is coming back 24 00:02:23,055 --> 00:02:24,753 and her heart rate is down. 25 00:02:24,796 --> 00:02:27,016 You just got kind of wiped out there, huh? 26 00:02:27,059 --> 00:02:28,409 [AGNES] Mm-hm. 27 00:02:28,452 --> 00:02:32,239 Wait a minute. Are you, um... Susette? 28 00:02:32,282 --> 00:02:33,544 -It's Paulette. -I knew it was you. 29 00:02:33,588 --> 00:02:35,024 Oh, my God. 30 00:02:35,067 --> 00:02:36,765 Mama, it's Susette. 31 00:02:36,808 --> 00:02:38,810 - Remember her from school? -[SUSETTE] I remember you 32 00:02:38,854 --> 00:02:40,769 because you were one of the... 33 00:02:40,812 --> 00:02:42,336 I guess the only parent 34 00:02:42,379 --> 00:02:44,425 who would let me call you by your first name. 35 00:02:45,817 --> 00:02:48,559 I thought you were so cool. 36 00:02:48,603 --> 00:02:51,736 [ Crickets chirping ] 37 00:03:04,967 --> 00:03:06,708 [ Horn honks ] 38 00:03:06,751 --> 00:03:07,752 [SUSETTE] Paulette! 39 00:03:09,711 --> 00:03:11,408 Look at you! It's so good to see you 40 00:03:11,452 --> 00:03:12,975 -back in the old neighborhood. -[SUSETTE] I know. 41 00:03:13,018 --> 00:03:14,672 -Hi. -[SUSETTE] I was just leaving you 42 00:03:14,716 --> 00:03:15,891 -a note with my number. -[PAULETTE] Oh, great. 43 00:03:15,934 --> 00:03:17,240 I'm just running to the hospital 44 00:03:17,284 --> 00:03:18,589 because Mom wants some of her stuff. 45 00:03:18,633 --> 00:03:20,809 [SUSETTE] All right. Here you go, and... 46 00:03:20,852 --> 00:03:21,984 it was so great to see you. 47 00:03:22,027 --> 00:03:23,246 -I am calling. -[SUSETTE] Great. 48 00:03:23,290 --> 00:03:24,726 -Bye. -[PAULETTE] Bye. 49 00:03:24,769 --> 00:03:26,771 [ Engine starts ] 50 00:03:26,815 --> 00:03:29,948 [ Music plays ] 51 00:03:34,562 --> 00:03:36,564 [WOMAN ON RADIO] Good morning, New London. 52 00:03:36,607 --> 00:03:38,783 Sports and weather at the bottom of the hour, 53 00:03:38,827 --> 00:03:41,743 and now our top story. 54 00:03:41,786 --> 00:03:43,135 A new jobs report tells us 55 00:03:43,179 --> 00:03:45,355 what you already knew. 56 00:03:45,399 --> 00:03:47,966 The regional economy isn't getting any better. 57 00:03:48,010 --> 00:03:49,359 This according to economists 58 00:03:49,403 --> 00:03:51,318 from the University of Connecticut. 59 00:03:51,361 --> 00:03:53,276 Now, they're saying jobs are scarce, 60 00:03:53,320 --> 00:03:54,843 and that there's no indication 61 00:03:54,886 --> 00:03:56,932 that's going to change any time soon. 62 00:03:56,975 --> 00:03:59,935 Of course, unemployment has been a big concern for years, 63 00:03:59,978 --> 00:04:01,023 many finding it difficult 64 00:04:01,066 --> 00:04:03,068 to secure even part-time work. 65 00:04:03,112 --> 00:04:06,637 So, what should we do about the lousy economy? 66 00:04:06,681 --> 00:04:08,683 Our lines are wide open right now, 67 00:04:08,726 --> 00:04:11,294 so call us and tell us what you think... 68 00:04:11,338 --> 00:04:14,254 [ Music plays ] 69 00:04:25,917 --> 00:04:27,832 [SUSETTE] Holy shit. 70 00:04:27,876 --> 00:04:30,748 [ Music plays ] 71 00:05:22,060 --> 00:05:25,194 [ Music plays ] 72 00:05:52,874 --> 00:05:53,831 [ Screams ] 73 00:05:55,659 --> 00:05:57,618 Oh, my God. 74 00:06:04,538 --> 00:06:06,148 [ Chuckles ] 75 00:06:07,584 --> 00:06:08,542 Shit. 76 00:06:10,935 --> 00:06:13,634 [ Music plays ] 77 00:06:47,363 --> 00:06:50,453 [ Rock music on radio ] 78 00:06:56,067 --> 00:06:59,897 [BILLY] Well, I'd heard somebody finally bought this place. 79 00:06:59,941 --> 00:07:01,072 I had to meet the person 80 00:07:01,116 --> 00:07:04,293 ballsy enough to paint it pink. 81 00:07:04,336 --> 00:07:06,469 Well, it's not pink. It's "Odessa Rose". 82 00:07:06,513 --> 00:07:07,992 -If you say so. -[SUSETTE] [ Laughs ] 83 00:07:08,036 --> 00:07:09,603 Hi. I'm Billy. 84 00:07:09,646 --> 00:07:13,041 -Billy Von Winkle. -Oh, sorry. Susette Kelo. 85 00:07:13,084 --> 00:07:14,956 Nice to meet you, Susette Kelo. 86 00:07:14,999 --> 00:07:15,957 [BILLY] Welcome to the neighborhood. 87 00:07:16,000 --> 00:07:17,262 Thank you. 88 00:07:17,306 --> 00:07:18,916 So, how do you like it? 89 00:07:18,960 --> 00:07:20,048 Well, the view sucks. 90 00:07:20,091 --> 00:07:22,093 Other than that, it's nice. 91 00:07:22,137 --> 00:07:24,052 -It's fantastic. -Yeah. 92 00:07:24,095 --> 00:07:26,924 -[SUSETTE] Do you live nearby? -I own the deli on the corner, 93 00:07:26,968 --> 00:07:28,578 and a couple other buildings that I rent out. 94 00:07:28,622 --> 00:07:30,014 Cool. I've been meaning to come by. 95 00:07:30,058 --> 00:07:31,755 It's great to have a deli. 96 00:07:31,799 --> 00:07:34,410 -How about now? -I can't. Thank you, but-- 97 00:07:34,454 --> 00:07:36,630 Come on. I'll let you buy me a cup of coffee. 98 00:07:36,673 --> 00:07:38,936 I just have a lot of work to do, so... 99 00:07:38,980 --> 00:07:41,243 Come on, Red. We need the business. 100 00:07:43,854 --> 00:07:45,856 All right. You know, let me just wash up 101 00:07:45,900 --> 00:07:47,031 and I'll meet you over there. 102 00:07:47,075 --> 00:07:48,163 Welcome to the neighborhood. 103 00:07:48,206 --> 00:07:49,860 - I'll see you there. -Okay. 104 00:07:52,123 --> 00:07:54,604 -[BILLY] So what's your story? -[SUSETTE] What? 105 00:07:54,648 --> 00:07:57,955 -You married? What? -[SUSETTE] Oh. Twice. 106 00:07:57,999 --> 00:08:00,349 Yeah. One ex-husband and one soon to be. 107 00:08:00,392 --> 00:08:02,307 Yeah? Which one pays the mortgage? 108 00:08:04,919 --> 00:08:07,051 -This one. -[BILLY] Good for you. 109 00:08:07,922 --> 00:08:10,968 So, what do you do? Huh? 110 00:08:11,012 --> 00:08:13,101 How do you make a living? 111 00:08:13,144 --> 00:08:14,581 [ Laughs ] 112 00:08:14,624 --> 00:08:15,799 I'm a paramedic. 113 00:08:15,843 --> 00:08:17,932 -No kidding, huh? -[SUSETTE] Nope. 114 00:08:17,975 --> 00:08:19,411 Well, you'll do good business in this town. 115 00:08:19,455 --> 00:08:21,370 Half the neighborhood's on its last legs. 116 00:08:21,413 --> 00:08:22,980 [SUSETTE] Oh, yeah, I noticed. 117 00:08:23,024 --> 00:08:24,242 [BILLY] Wow. 118 00:08:26,157 --> 00:08:27,028 Man, does it always-- 119 00:08:27,071 --> 00:08:29,378 is it like this all the time? 120 00:08:29,421 --> 00:08:31,815 Because it stinks. 121 00:08:31,859 --> 00:08:33,600 You'd think the pastrami would kind of cover 122 00:08:33,643 --> 00:08:35,906 -the smell of the sewage plant. -Well, not quite. 123 00:08:35,950 --> 00:08:37,560 [BILLY] I mean, we've been complaining as far back 124 00:08:37,604 --> 00:08:39,257 as anybody can remember. What are you gonna do? 125 00:08:39,301 --> 00:08:40,998 It's like talking to a rock, right? 126 00:08:41,042 --> 00:08:42,434 Which is why I spearheaded 127 00:08:42,478 --> 00:08:44,393 Operation Caca de Pollo. 128 00:08:44,436 --> 00:08:47,048 What? Did you say "Caca"? 129 00:08:47,091 --> 00:08:48,484 I got a couple of big containers 130 00:08:48,528 --> 00:08:50,268 - of chicken shit. -[SUSETTE] No! 131 00:08:50,312 --> 00:08:52,357 [BILLY] I brought it to City Hall, basically, dumped it, 132 00:08:52,401 --> 00:08:54,795 and everyone was gagging and dry heaving. 133 00:08:54,838 --> 00:08:57,014 It took 'em weeks to clean it up. 134 00:08:57,058 --> 00:08:58,799 [BILLY] Yeah. But, spent an afternoon in jail for it 135 00:08:58,842 --> 00:09:00,583 but it was worth it. It was worth it. 136 00:09:00,627 --> 00:09:02,280 - And I got on Leno. -[SUSETTE] You did? 137 00:09:02,324 --> 00:09:05,153 -[BILLY] Jay Leno. -Was he--was he nice? 138 00:09:05,196 --> 00:09:06,241 -Very nice. -Yeah. 139 00:09:06,284 --> 00:09:07,721 Very, very nice man. 140 00:09:17,382 --> 00:09:19,907 [PETER] Your numbers are still strong. 141 00:09:19,950 --> 00:09:22,126 Hell, you've even got some Democrats who like you. 142 00:09:24,215 --> 00:09:25,956 That is why you're on my payroll. 143 00:09:26,000 --> 00:09:27,871 You do work miracles. 144 00:09:30,308 --> 00:09:32,223 But I do need one more. 145 00:09:34,138 --> 00:09:35,966 I want you to get me New London. 146 00:09:37,228 --> 00:09:39,883 What the hell's in New London? 147 00:09:39,927 --> 00:09:41,189 Absolutely nothing. 148 00:09:47,151 --> 00:09:49,501 I do like the concept. 149 00:09:49,545 --> 00:09:51,286 I just don't know who could pull that off. 150 00:09:51,329 --> 00:09:53,070 [PETER] We need somebody with clout, 151 00:09:53,114 --> 00:09:56,117 integrity, popularity, 152 00:09:56,160 --> 00:09:57,945 not tied to any party. 153 00:09:57,988 --> 00:10:00,991 -Riding in on a unicorn. -[PETER] I know someone. 154 00:10:01,035 --> 00:10:04,038 -[GOVERNOR] What's his name? -Her name... 155 00:10:04,081 --> 00:10:05,648 is Charlotte Wells. 156 00:10:05,692 --> 00:10:07,171 [ Music plays ] 157 00:10:07,215 --> 00:10:10,174 [PETER] She's president of Walthrop College... 158 00:10:10,218 --> 00:10:12,655 with a Rolodex to kill for. 159 00:10:12,699 --> 00:10:15,484 PhD in French literature. 160 00:10:15,527 --> 00:10:19,227 Brains, relentless ambition. 161 00:10:19,270 --> 00:10:21,011 And a real charmer, 162 00:10:21,055 --> 00:10:23,927 if you know what I mean. 163 00:10:23,971 --> 00:10:26,974 Even her own husband has never seen her unkempt, 164 00:10:27,017 --> 00:10:28,018 shall we say. 165 00:10:30,499 --> 00:10:32,893 [CHARLOTTE] Those of us who are blessed 166 00:10:32,936 --> 00:10:34,068 with gifts must design 167 00:10:34,111 --> 00:10:36,723 a better world for the poor. 168 00:10:36,766 --> 00:10:39,595 - But first... -[WOMAN ON PA] Mr. Governor. 169 00:10:39,639 --> 00:10:41,292 Charlotte Wells here to see you. 170 00:10:41,336 --> 00:10:43,425 Send her in. 171 00:10:46,994 --> 00:10:48,386 -Charlotte. -[CHARLOTTE] Peter. 172 00:10:48,430 --> 00:10:49,736 Thanks for coming on such short notice. 173 00:10:49,779 --> 00:10:51,955 [CHARLOTTE] Always lovely to see you. 174 00:10:54,262 --> 00:10:55,524 Mr. Governor. 175 00:10:57,831 --> 00:10:59,136 Strong handshake. 176 00:10:59,180 --> 00:11:00,703 -[ Chuckles ] -[GOVERNOR] Please. 177 00:11:00,747 --> 00:11:02,270 [PETER] We take this blighted plot of land 178 00:11:02,313 --> 00:11:03,924 by the sewage treatment plant 179 00:11:03,967 --> 00:11:05,055 and we redevelop it. 180 00:11:05,099 --> 00:11:07,144 We lure a world-class company 181 00:11:07,188 --> 00:11:08,711 to build some high-tech facility 182 00:11:08,755 --> 00:11:11,148 and boom. Add jobs, tax revenue, 183 00:11:11,192 --> 00:11:12,759 economic miracle. 184 00:11:12,802 --> 00:11:14,151 [GOVERNOR] It'll certainly compliment the work 185 00:11:14,195 --> 00:11:15,326 you've already been doing. 186 00:11:15,370 --> 00:11:17,720 We rescue a struggling blue-collar city, 187 00:11:17,764 --> 00:11:19,896 - and everyone wins. -Well, Mr. Governor... 188 00:11:21,376 --> 00:11:23,378 I've been in the trenches, 189 00:11:23,421 --> 00:11:26,207 and it is a tall task 190 00:11:26,250 --> 00:11:27,948 trying to pull off something like this 191 00:11:27,991 --> 00:11:29,123 in a town that takes 192 00:11:29,166 --> 00:11:31,473 five years to approve a stop sign. 193 00:11:31,516 --> 00:11:32,953 All we need is the land. 194 00:11:32,996 --> 00:11:35,129 Land under jurisdiction of a mayor 195 00:11:35,172 --> 00:11:37,000 who would give zero support. 196 00:11:37,044 --> 00:11:39,611 The State of Connecticut will make sure that you succeed. 197 00:11:39,655 --> 00:11:41,483 N-L-D-C. 198 00:11:41,526 --> 00:11:43,267 New London Development Corporation. 199 00:11:43,311 --> 00:11:45,182 It sounds familiar. 200 00:11:45,226 --> 00:11:46,967 NLDC was established in 1978 201 00:11:47,010 --> 00:11:49,317 with the goal of assisting with economic development. 202 00:11:49,360 --> 00:11:50,492 Oh, that's right. 203 00:11:50,535 --> 00:11:52,276 [GOVERNOR] It's been gathering dust 204 00:11:52,320 --> 00:11:53,408 ever since, so, 205 00:11:53,451 --> 00:11:55,236 we simply dust it off 206 00:11:55,279 --> 00:11:58,195 and give it to you. 207 00:11:58,239 --> 00:12:00,110 How generous. 208 00:12:00,154 --> 00:12:03,418 Now, why would you do that? 209 00:12:03,461 --> 00:12:04,898 [PETER] You lead the NLDC, 210 00:12:04,941 --> 00:12:07,117 but the city officials are familiar with it, 211 00:12:07,161 --> 00:12:09,337 so, they're comfortable. 212 00:12:09,380 --> 00:12:11,382 The NLDC finds a worthy project, 213 00:12:11,426 --> 00:12:12,557 and it gets funded 214 00:12:12,601 --> 00:12:14,255 thanks to the governor. 215 00:12:14,298 --> 00:12:16,170 I simply just can't be the face 216 00:12:16,213 --> 00:12:17,649 of the operation, obviously. 217 00:12:17,693 --> 00:12:19,347 Just the mastermind. 218 00:12:21,044 --> 00:12:23,133 I'll tell you what. 219 00:12:23,177 --> 00:12:25,309 Why don't you sleep on it? 220 00:12:25,353 --> 00:12:26,136 I have a fundraiser. 221 00:12:26,180 --> 00:12:27,485 [ Clears throat ] 222 00:12:30,227 --> 00:12:31,141 It has been such a pleasure. 223 00:12:31,185 --> 00:12:32,229 Mm-hm. 224 00:12:32,273 --> 00:12:33,491 Hmm. 225 00:12:43,023 --> 00:12:45,765 [ Phone ringing ] 226 00:12:50,247 --> 00:12:52,336 -Hello? -[TIM] Hi, it's Tim LeBlanc here. 227 00:12:52,380 --> 00:12:55,209 Your number came up on my caller ID. 228 00:12:55,252 --> 00:12:56,645 Oh, I'm sorry. 229 00:12:56,688 --> 00:12:59,039 I must have misdialed. Sorry about that. 230 00:12:59,082 --> 00:13:01,258 -[TIM] Okay, well, I thought-- -Thank you. 231 00:13:01,302 --> 00:13:02,607 -[TIM] --maybe you were the customer who came in... 232 00:13:02,651 --> 00:13:04,435 Listen, I can't-- 233 00:13:04,479 --> 00:13:06,307 I can't buy anything. 234 00:13:06,350 --> 00:13:09,223 I can't donate anything. 235 00:13:09,266 --> 00:13:11,312 I apologize, it was a mistake, 236 00:13:11,355 --> 00:13:14,054 and would you please take me off your list? 237 00:13:14,097 --> 00:13:15,620 -[TIM] [ Indistinct ] -Okay? Thanks a lot. 238 00:13:15,664 --> 00:13:17,057 -Bye-bye. -[TIM] Okay. 239 00:13:17,100 --> 00:13:18,798 I'm not actually a telemarketer... 240 00:13:22,671 --> 00:13:23,933 [SUSETTE] [ Sighs ] 241 00:13:28,285 --> 00:13:30,287 Oh, shoot. 242 00:13:44,084 --> 00:13:46,216 [TIM] If you go down this aisle, you'll see picture frames 243 00:13:46,260 --> 00:13:47,304 up on the--up on the left. 244 00:13:47,348 --> 00:13:48,479 Yeah. 245 00:13:48,523 --> 00:13:51,918 [ Phone ringing ] 246 00:13:51,961 --> 00:13:54,442 Hi. Tim LeBlanc, telemarketer speaking. 247 00:13:54,485 --> 00:13:55,878 [SUSETTE] I'm so sorry. 248 00:13:55,922 --> 00:13:57,358 Anyway, are you open right now? 249 00:13:57,401 --> 00:13:59,708 You know what? I'm gonna be here right up to the point 250 00:13:59,751 --> 00:14:01,579 -where I leave. -[SUSETTE] Oh. Good. All right... 251 00:14:01,623 --> 00:14:04,452 -Good. You gonna come by? -[SUSETTE] No, I'll come over. 252 00:14:04,495 --> 00:14:06,019 Risk it. 253 00:14:06,062 --> 00:14:07,498 Oh, my God. 254 00:14:11,763 --> 00:14:13,243 Now I have to go. 255 00:14:14,854 --> 00:14:16,290 -I do--I like the red one. -Yeah. 256 00:14:16,333 --> 00:14:19,119 -It's just... -Well, everything is half off. 257 00:14:19,162 --> 00:14:20,860 Well, it's just that one's a little 258 00:14:20,903 --> 00:14:23,471 -out of my price range, so... -How's that? 259 00:14:23,514 --> 00:14:24,733 -Oh, that's nice. -All right? 260 00:14:24,776 --> 00:14:26,387 -Yeah. -That's in excellent shape. 261 00:14:26,430 --> 00:14:28,606 -Cushions are good. -[SUSETTE] Oh, they're beautiful. 262 00:14:28,650 --> 00:14:30,434 -Yeah. -Yeah. 263 00:14:30,478 --> 00:14:34,047 -And everything's a half off. -[SUSETTE] Great. 264 00:14:34,090 --> 00:14:36,788 -Even this? -No, that's a million dollars. 265 00:14:36,832 --> 00:14:38,312 Oh. 266 00:14:38,355 --> 00:14:40,444 Oh, I'm--I-- 267 00:14:40,488 --> 00:14:42,055 -do you deliver? -[TIM] Sure. 268 00:14:42,098 --> 00:14:44,666 -And--oh, thank you. -Yeah. 269 00:14:44,709 --> 00:14:46,494 How much would that cost? 270 00:14:46,537 --> 00:14:49,149 How about a meal? 271 00:14:49,192 --> 00:14:50,193 Oh. I got-- 272 00:14:50,237 --> 00:14:51,803 it doesn't have to be a big meal. 273 00:14:51,847 --> 00:14:53,501 [SUSETTE] Do you take checks? 274 00:14:53,544 --> 00:14:57,287 [ Music plays ] 275 00:14:57,331 --> 00:14:59,594 [GOVERNOR] No. No. Move Jason to the morning. 276 00:14:59,637 --> 00:15:01,378 [WOMAN ON PA] Mr. Governor, I have Charlotte Wells-- 277 00:15:01,422 --> 00:15:04,164 -Just a sec. -[WOMAN ON PA] --on line one for you. 278 00:15:05,469 --> 00:15:07,645 Is this the call I've been waiting for? 279 00:15:07,689 --> 00:15:09,517 [CHARLOTTE] Well, it very well might be, 280 00:15:09,560 --> 00:15:10,997 Mr. Governor. 281 00:15:13,825 --> 00:15:16,437 Just one question. 282 00:15:16,480 --> 00:15:17,786 Why the sudden interest 283 00:15:17,829 --> 00:15:19,919 in my little town? 284 00:15:21,442 --> 00:15:22,617 Well, I care deeply 285 00:15:22,660 --> 00:15:25,402 about revitalizing distressed communities. 286 00:15:25,446 --> 00:15:28,275 Well, if you would allow me to take a wild guess 287 00:15:28,318 --> 00:15:30,364 at another reason... 288 00:15:30,407 --> 00:15:32,453 And what's that, Charlotte? 289 00:15:32,496 --> 00:15:33,454 Republican governor 290 00:15:33,497 --> 00:15:35,891 of Democratic state 291 00:15:35,935 --> 00:15:39,199 rescues struggling Democratic city? 292 00:15:39,242 --> 00:15:43,333 You're the hero. You woo plenty of voters. 293 00:15:43,377 --> 00:15:44,465 Maybe even myself 294 00:15:44,508 --> 00:15:46,510 and you win reelection 295 00:15:46,554 --> 00:15:47,642 in a landslide 296 00:15:47,685 --> 00:15:49,513 and more importantly, 297 00:15:49,557 --> 00:15:51,385 that kind of narrative plays well 298 00:15:51,428 --> 00:15:53,082 on a national stage. 299 00:15:53,126 --> 00:15:55,432 - Am I right? -Are you in? 300 00:15:57,608 --> 00:15:59,436 It's not gonna be easy 301 00:15:59,480 --> 00:16:00,524 trying to convince 302 00:16:00,568 --> 00:16:02,048 a world-class company 303 00:16:02,091 --> 00:16:04,485 to redevelop next to a sewage plant. 304 00:16:04,528 --> 00:16:06,443 [GOVERNOR] Well, 305 00:16:06,487 --> 00:16:07,792 you're creative. 306 00:16:07,836 --> 00:16:09,925 I'm sure you have some great ideas. 307 00:16:09,969 --> 00:16:11,274 Mm-hm. 308 00:16:12,972 --> 00:16:14,451 I'm in. 309 00:16:14,495 --> 00:16:15,757 But you better take my calls 310 00:16:15,800 --> 00:16:17,628 when you're in the White House. 311 00:16:20,240 --> 00:16:23,591 It was nice chatting again with you, Charlotte. 312 00:16:23,634 --> 00:16:24,984 Au revoir. 313 00:16:28,204 --> 00:16:29,205 Hmm. 314 00:16:31,381 --> 00:16:34,254 [ Crickets chirping ] 315 00:16:58,974 --> 00:17:01,542 [WOMAN ON RADIO] And you're back with the Lyndon and Power Show. 316 00:17:01,585 --> 00:17:03,239 [MAN ON RADIO] So did you guys hear? Something called 317 00:17:03,283 --> 00:17:04,936 the New London Development Corporation 318 00:17:04,980 --> 00:17:06,503 is supposedly gonna rescue our local economy. 319 00:17:06,547 --> 00:17:08,636 [WOMAN ON RADIO] Yeah, well, good luck with that. 320 00:17:08,679 --> 00:17:10,072 [MAN ON RADIO] Yeah. We wanna hear what you think. 321 00:17:10,116 --> 00:17:13,728 Economic development and social justice, 322 00:17:13,771 --> 00:17:15,469 they go hand in hand. 323 00:17:15,512 --> 00:17:17,210 And with this project, 324 00:17:17,253 --> 00:17:18,341 well, we might actually 325 00:17:18,385 --> 00:17:19,560 make New London hip. 326 00:17:19,603 --> 00:17:20,648 [ Laughter ] 327 00:17:20,691 --> 00:17:23,651 Imagine a Fortune 500 company 328 00:17:23,694 --> 00:17:25,087 in New London. 329 00:17:25,131 --> 00:17:27,002 -Sante. -[MAN] Cheers. 330 00:17:33,617 --> 00:17:37,404 Thank you again for joining me ce soir, Howard. 331 00:17:37,447 --> 00:17:39,449 It's too bad your husband couldn't join us. 332 00:17:39,493 --> 00:17:42,670 [CHARLOTTE] Well, if you weren't such a slave driver, 333 00:17:42,713 --> 00:17:44,237 David might have been able to. 334 00:17:47,153 --> 00:17:49,416 David tells me you have some important business 335 00:17:49,459 --> 00:17:50,852 to discuss. 336 00:17:50,895 --> 00:17:53,463 -C'est tellement vrai. -I'm sorry? 337 00:17:53,507 --> 00:17:54,986 So very true. 338 00:17:59,339 --> 00:18:00,601 Fuck you. 339 00:18:00,644 --> 00:18:02,037 [TIM] I found the problem. There's a tampon 340 00:18:02,081 --> 00:18:03,299 -in your faucet. -Really? 341 00:18:03,343 --> 00:18:05,127 [TIM] Yeah. Okay, well, I'm gonna go 342 00:18:05,171 --> 00:18:08,043 to the hardware store and pick you up a toilet kit 343 00:18:08,087 --> 00:18:09,871 'cause your chain's all fucked up. 344 00:18:09,914 --> 00:18:11,525 Oh, great. I'll just-- 345 00:18:11,568 --> 00:18:13,701 I'll pay you back whatever. 346 00:18:13,744 --> 00:18:15,659 - Oh, man. -This thing. 347 00:18:15,703 --> 00:18:17,574 [ Hammering ] 348 00:18:17,618 --> 00:18:21,317 How much is that thing? I wanna pay you for that. 349 00:18:21,361 --> 00:18:22,927 Fifty bucks. 350 00:18:22,971 --> 00:18:24,799 [SUSETTE] Are you kidding? That was in the junk pile 351 00:18:24,842 --> 00:18:27,715 in the back. That's not worth 50 bucks. 352 00:18:27,758 --> 00:18:30,674 All right, it's got a bit of rot. Maybe... 353 00:18:30,718 --> 00:18:32,546 minus pizza, 354 00:18:32,589 --> 00:18:33,721 beer... 355 00:18:33,764 --> 00:18:35,244 -Twenty bucks. -[SUSETTE] Okay. 356 00:18:35,288 --> 00:18:36,941 And then if you go to the hardware store, 357 00:18:36,985 --> 00:18:38,465 I'll pay you back. 358 00:18:38,508 --> 00:18:39,509 Here. Move. 359 00:18:42,295 --> 00:18:44,035 We should probably stain that before we start 360 00:18:44,079 --> 00:18:46,647 hammering on it. You know? 361 00:18:46,690 --> 00:18:49,650 [SUSETTE] I'm tired. 362 00:18:49,693 --> 00:18:51,652 [CHARLOTTE] New London Mills is ripe 363 00:18:51,695 --> 00:18:52,870 for development. 364 00:18:52,914 --> 00:18:55,264 All we need is the right partner. 365 00:18:57,701 --> 00:19:00,051 The city is hungry, Howard. 366 00:19:00,095 --> 00:19:01,879 A project like this 367 00:19:01,923 --> 00:19:03,664 would bring so much good 368 00:19:03,707 --> 00:19:05,492 to so many people. 369 00:19:07,233 --> 00:19:10,105 -There. -[HOWARD] [ Chuckles ] 370 00:19:10,149 --> 00:19:12,760 -It's funny. -What's funny? 371 00:19:14,370 --> 00:19:16,111 I don't know how much David has told you 372 00:19:16,155 --> 00:19:17,591 about what's going on over here. 373 00:19:17,634 --> 00:19:19,723 Not a thing. 374 00:19:19,767 --> 00:19:22,378 Well, I'll tell you, 375 00:19:22,422 --> 00:19:26,077 since it's about to go public very soon. 376 00:19:26,121 --> 00:19:29,603 We've hit on something big. 377 00:19:29,646 --> 00:19:32,519 So big that we're gonna need to expand. 378 00:19:34,825 --> 00:19:36,610 Oh, do tell. 379 00:19:36,653 --> 00:19:37,872 What is it? 380 00:19:40,440 --> 00:19:42,050 [ Music plays ] 381 00:19:42,093 --> 00:19:44,139 [WOMAN] Don't let erectile dysfunction 382 00:19:44,183 --> 00:19:47,055 get in the way of your golden years. 383 00:19:47,098 --> 00:19:48,752 Millions of men struggle 384 00:19:48,796 --> 00:19:51,059 with erectile dysfunction. 385 00:19:51,102 --> 00:19:53,104 Get your prescription today. 386 00:19:53,148 --> 00:19:54,584 Results may vary. 387 00:19:54,628 --> 00:19:57,631 Talk to your doctor about possible side effects. 388 00:19:57,674 --> 00:20:00,286 - Side effects may... -[SUSETTE] Tim? 389 00:20:00,329 --> 00:20:01,548 Yeah? 390 00:20:06,292 --> 00:20:09,164 -Voila. What do you think? -Beautiful. 391 00:20:09,208 --> 00:20:10,209 Yeah. 392 00:20:11,688 --> 00:20:12,820 -I'm gonna kill them. -Yeah. 393 00:20:12,863 --> 00:20:15,039 Are you my permanent gardener? 394 00:20:15,083 --> 00:20:16,867 All part of the master plan. 395 00:20:16,911 --> 00:20:18,347 [SUSETTE] [ Laughs ] 396 00:20:18,391 --> 00:20:19,348 Here. 397 00:20:22,656 --> 00:20:23,787 -Oh. -Hmm. 398 00:20:25,049 --> 00:20:26,747 -Lunch is ready. -[TIM] Yeah? 399 00:20:26,790 --> 00:20:29,663 Turkey, cigarette. Do you have beer? 400 00:20:29,706 --> 00:20:31,099 [SUSETTE] I got two! 401 00:20:31,142 --> 00:20:32,709 -[TIM] Yeah? -[SUSETTE] Yeah. 402 00:20:36,887 --> 00:20:38,280 [HOWARD] Judging by the smell of things, 403 00:20:38,324 --> 00:20:41,283 this is going to be quite the cleanup job. 404 00:20:43,764 --> 00:20:46,157 -Sorry. -[ Chuckles ] 405 00:20:48,682 --> 00:20:50,466 Well, I cringe to think 406 00:20:50,510 --> 00:20:52,729 how much it would cost. 407 00:20:52,773 --> 00:20:54,775 We're talking tens of millions 408 00:20:54,818 --> 00:20:57,430 at least. 409 00:20:57,473 --> 00:21:00,694 All right. Well, hold on a moment. 410 00:21:00,737 --> 00:21:02,696 Let's just look at the positive. 411 00:21:02,739 --> 00:21:03,827 I mean, 412 00:21:03,871 --> 00:21:06,221 you're right across the river. 413 00:21:06,265 --> 00:21:09,833 Everything. Everything is accessible. 414 00:21:09,877 --> 00:21:12,445 Research facilities. 415 00:21:12,488 --> 00:21:14,969 Hotel for guests. 416 00:21:15,012 --> 00:21:16,927 I don't know, Charlotte. 417 00:21:16,971 --> 00:21:18,755 I don't think this is the spot. 418 00:21:22,281 --> 00:21:23,847 Excuse me, gentlemen. 419 00:21:27,242 --> 00:21:29,897 Do you realize Pfizer 420 00:21:29,940 --> 00:21:33,248 could be New London's savior? 421 00:21:33,292 --> 00:21:36,817 Pfizer is in the pharmaceutical business, Charlotte, 422 00:21:36,860 --> 00:21:37,861 not the savior business. 423 00:21:39,776 --> 00:21:43,780 Besides, we need far more space than this. 424 00:21:50,004 --> 00:21:51,266 Thank you, Howard. 425 00:21:52,485 --> 00:21:53,747 For what? 426 00:21:53,790 --> 00:21:56,880 For telling me what you need. 427 00:21:56,924 --> 00:21:59,056 [ Laughs ] 428 00:22:00,971 --> 00:22:02,582 [SUSETTE] It's so peaceful. 429 00:22:03,800 --> 00:22:05,846 I feel happy here. 430 00:22:05,889 --> 00:22:08,065 I feel like I'm home. 431 00:22:08,109 --> 00:22:10,241 -Yeah? -Yeah. 432 00:22:16,944 --> 00:22:18,380 [TIM] I love you. 433 00:22:20,774 --> 00:22:23,385 [ Laughs ] 434 00:22:24,734 --> 00:22:26,432 That's... I mean... 435 00:22:28,651 --> 00:22:32,220 -[TIM] What? -No. Just... 436 00:22:32,263 --> 00:22:33,787 -I'm surprised. That's all. -[TIM] Okay. 437 00:22:33,830 --> 00:22:35,876 I wasn't expecting... 438 00:22:35,919 --> 00:22:37,051 I was just thinking 439 00:22:37,094 --> 00:22:39,358 how nice it is how-- 440 00:22:39,401 --> 00:22:42,709 that we're friends, and I... 441 00:22:42,752 --> 00:22:45,059 I love that, and... 442 00:22:45,102 --> 00:22:47,540 I just want it to... 443 00:22:47,583 --> 00:22:50,456 -kind of be this way. -[TIM] Nothing stays the same, 444 00:22:50,499 --> 00:22:51,544 you know? 445 00:22:56,940 --> 00:22:58,725 I know. 446 00:22:58,768 --> 00:22:59,943 Can't we... 447 00:22:59,987 --> 00:23:01,945 you know, just be 448 00:23:01,989 --> 00:23:04,252 the way we are? 449 00:23:04,295 --> 00:23:06,080 This is wonderful. 450 00:23:06,123 --> 00:23:08,343 I'd have to think about that. 451 00:23:08,387 --> 00:23:10,040 -Okay. -[TIM] Thanks for lunch. 452 00:23:15,611 --> 00:23:18,484 [ Car approaching ] 453 00:23:30,626 --> 00:23:33,020 This better be good. 454 00:23:33,063 --> 00:23:34,761 The governor asked me 455 00:23:34,804 --> 00:23:37,024 to pass along three numbers to you. 456 00:23:37,067 --> 00:23:39,896 -[HOWARD] Okay. -Zero. 457 00:23:41,420 --> 00:23:43,944 The number of sewage treatment plants 458 00:23:43,987 --> 00:23:45,685 Pfizer will have to bother with. 459 00:23:47,991 --> 00:23:49,863 And? 460 00:23:49,906 --> 00:23:51,299 Seventy-five million. 461 00:23:52,518 --> 00:23:54,128 The amount of state funding 462 00:23:54,171 --> 00:23:55,477 that the governor will commit 463 00:23:55,521 --> 00:23:57,523 to ensure Pfizer's successful expansion 464 00:23:57,566 --> 00:23:59,002 into New London. 465 00:24:01,918 --> 00:24:03,485 What's the third number? 466 00:24:03,529 --> 00:24:05,966 That's entirely up to you. 467 00:24:06,009 --> 00:24:08,055 I don't follow. 468 00:24:08,098 --> 00:24:10,057 How many acres do you need? 469 00:24:16,280 --> 00:24:17,891 -[HOWARD] All right. -Welcome to New London, 470 00:24:17,934 --> 00:24:19,283 Mr. Munson. 471 00:24:22,896 --> 00:24:24,375 Damn, it stinks. 472 00:24:26,377 --> 00:24:29,468 [ Phone trilling ] 473 00:24:32,296 --> 00:24:34,037 [TIM] Hi, this is Tim. 474 00:24:34,081 --> 00:24:35,952 I'm either not home or I'm screening my calls 475 00:24:35,996 --> 00:24:37,780 because I'm avoiding someone. 476 00:24:37,824 --> 00:24:39,913 If I don't call you back, it's you. 477 00:24:42,568 --> 00:24:45,440 [ Music plays ] 478 00:26:01,472 --> 00:26:03,997 -Hi. -[TIM] Hi there. 479 00:26:04,040 --> 00:26:05,912 How are you? 480 00:26:05,955 --> 00:26:06,956 Good. 481 00:26:08,218 --> 00:26:10,133 -Can I help? -No. 482 00:26:10,177 --> 00:26:11,744 -I'm good. -No? Okay. 483 00:26:14,311 --> 00:26:16,096 So, how have you been? 484 00:26:16,139 --> 00:26:17,401 All right. 485 00:26:26,149 --> 00:26:28,935 Well... I just-- 486 00:26:28,978 --> 00:26:30,414 you said you were gonna think about it 487 00:26:30,458 --> 00:26:33,026 and I haven't heard from you, so... 488 00:26:33,069 --> 00:26:34,418 I'm still thinking. 489 00:26:37,334 --> 00:26:39,467 Okay. Yeah. 490 00:26:42,078 --> 00:26:43,645 I just wanted to say I miss you. 491 00:26:45,125 --> 00:26:46,517 I miss you too. 492 00:26:48,041 --> 00:26:49,259 I do. 493 00:26:58,007 --> 00:26:59,008 Well... 494 00:27:03,099 --> 00:27:04,144 I'll see you. 495 00:27:08,148 --> 00:27:11,020 [ Music plays ] 496 00:27:29,648 --> 00:27:31,475 [SUSETTE] Guess who's coming to town? 497 00:27:31,519 --> 00:27:32,868 [TIM] Iron Maiden. 498 00:27:32,912 --> 00:27:34,217 Pfizer expansion 499 00:27:34,261 --> 00:27:38,178 may bring more than 1,000 jobs. 500 00:27:38,221 --> 00:27:39,614 Blah-- 501 00:27:39,658 --> 00:27:43,009 New London Development Corporation 502 00:27:43,052 --> 00:27:46,839 non-profit is redeveloping 503 00:27:46,882 --> 00:27:48,101 I guess for Pfizer 504 00:27:48,144 --> 00:27:49,189 in the historic 505 00:27:49,232 --> 00:27:51,408 Fort Trumbull neighborhood. 506 00:27:51,452 --> 00:27:52,671 [ Knocks on door ] 507 00:27:55,717 --> 00:27:57,153 Hi. 508 00:27:57,197 --> 00:27:59,460 -Mrs. Kelo. How are you? -[SUSETTE] Yes. Hello. 509 00:27:59,503 --> 00:28:00,983 -It's Kelo. Thank you. -Oh, Kelo. Sorry. 510 00:28:01,027 --> 00:28:02,289 [SUSETTE] Can I help you with something? 511 00:28:02,332 --> 00:28:03,551 I'm Lynn Vargas. I'm a realtor 512 00:28:03,594 --> 00:28:05,335 working with the NLDC. 513 00:28:05,379 --> 00:28:08,295 Do you have a few moments to chat? 514 00:28:08,338 --> 00:28:10,732 -Sure. Please come on in. -Okay. Thank you. 515 00:28:10,776 --> 00:28:12,255 Can I get you something to drink? 516 00:28:12,299 --> 00:28:13,387 No, I'm fine. Thanks. 517 00:28:13,430 --> 00:28:16,782 Wow. It looks really nice in here. 518 00:28:16,825 --> 00:28:18,261 I take it you've done quite the renovation 519 00:28:18,305 --> 00:28:19,393 on this place. 520 00:28:19,436 --> 00:28:21,047 [SUSETTE] I have. I love it. 521 00:28:21,090 --> 00:28:22,657 Thank you. Have a seat, please. 522 00:28:22,701 --> 00:28:25,312 -[LYNN] Thank you. -Sure. 523 00:28:25,355 --> 00:28:27,183 -So-- -Hmm. 524 00:28:27,227 --> 00:28:29,577 --the NLDC would like to make you an offer 525 00:28:29,620 --> 00:28:30,839 to buy your house. 526 00:28:33,276 --> 00:28:35,278 Oh, but it's not for sale. 527 00:28:35,322 --> 00:28:37,193 [LYNN] But we're offering you 68,000 dollars. 528 00:28:37,237 --> 00:28:40,153 That's significantly more than what you paid for it. 529 00:28:42,590 --> 00:28:44,113 I don't want to sell it. 530 00:28:44,157 --> 00:28:46,333 Thank you. 531 00:28:46,376 --> 00:28:47,682 Mrs. Kelo, we're making you a-- 532 00:28:47,726 --> 00:28:49,597 -It's Kelo. -Kelo, excuse me. 533 00:28:49,640 --> 00:28:51,120 -We're making you a-- -No problem. 534 00:28:51,164 --> 00:28:53,601 --a very generous offer on this house. 535 00:28:53,644 --> 00:28:56,343 I'm sure you're aware of the redevelopments? 536 00:28:56,386 --> 00:28:58,171 No, not really. 537 00:28:58,214 --> 00:29:00,347 [LYNN] Well, your property is in the area designated 538 00:29:00,390 --> 00:29:01,957 for the expansion effort. 539 00:29:04,743 --> 00:29:06,092 Let me ask you something. 540 00:29:06,135 --> 00:29:07,615 Do you work for Pfizer? 541 00:29:08,964 --> 00:29:12,838 No. New London Development Corporation. 542 00:29:12,881 --> 00:29:16,450 But it's for Pfizer ultimately, right? 543 00:29:16,493 --> 00:29:18,974 -Not exactly. -Then who exactly is it for? 544 00:29:23,022 --> 00:29:25,807 It doesn't matter. Either way, I don't wanna sell. 545 00:29:25,851 --> 00:29:27,809 But thank you so much. It was a pleasure to meet you. 546 00:29:27,853 --> 00:29:29,419 -Oh. -[SUSETTE] And I appreciate it. 547 00:29:29,463 --> 00:29:31,378 - Thanks for coming by. -Well, you know, I have a card 548 00:29:31,421 --> 00:29:34,163 -that I would love to give to you. -Great. You can just leave it 549 00:29:34,207 --> 00:29:36,165 right there in the mailbox, and I'll get them all later. 550 00:29:36,209 --> 00:29:37,863 -[LYNN] Oh, sorry. Okay. -Thank you so much. 551 00:29:37,906 --> 00:29:40,866 -If you'd like to discuss-- -Take care. Bye-bye. 552 00:29:43,172 --> 00:29:44,434 Hello. 553 00:29:44,478 --> 00:29:46,306 So that's why I'm here. I wanted to talk to you 554 00:29:46,349 --> 00:29:47,568 about the exciting new development... 555 00:29:47,611 --> 00:29:49,396 I strongly suggest that you sell. 556 00:29:49,439 --> 00:29:51,659 [FEMALE REALTOR] What will happen to this area is just unbelievable, 557 00:29:51,702 --> 00:29:53,792 and we are so excited to be a part of it. 558 00:29:53,835 --> 00:29:55,228 I think you're going to be excited too 559 00:29:55,271 --> 00:29:56,359 once you see what the possibilities 560 00:29:56,403 --> 00:29:57,708 are in your neighborhood. 561 00:29:57,752 --> 00:29:59,362 [MALE REALTOR] Look, if you wait, 562 00:29:59,406 --> 00:30:01,190 we may not be able to offer you market value, 563 00:30:01,234 --> 00:30:03,236 which is what you'd get right now. 564 00:30:03,279 --> 00:30:04,193 This check allows us to option 565 00:30:04,237 --> 00:30:06,413 your property for purchase. 566 00:30:06,456 --> 00:30:09,590 [ Music plays ] 567 00:30:33,919 --> 00:30:36,573 [SUSETTE] "Please contact an NLDC representative 568 00:30:36,617 --> 00:30:38,271 at your earliest--" 569 00:30:38,314 --> 00:30:40,012 -are you listening? -[TIM] Yeah! 570 00:30:40,055 --> 00:30:42,623 Okay. "At your earliest convenience. 571 00:30:42,666 --> 00:30:44,233 It is not our intention 572 00:30:44,277 --> 00:30:46,453 to cause any unnecessary hardship 573 00:30:46,496 --> 00:30:48,281 and we will-- 574 00:30:48,324 --> 00:30:50,065 we will endeavor 575 00:30:50,109 --> 00:30:51,414 to make your move 576 00:30:51,458 --> 00:30:53,286 as convenient as possible. 577 00:30:53,329 --> 00:30:54,765 Sincerely, Charlotte Wells." 578 00:30:54,809 --> 00:30:56,419 Oh, I'm sure, Charlotte Wells. 579 00:30:56,463 --> 00:30:58,378 [TIM] Do we at least get some free Viagra? 580 00:30:58,421 --> 00:31:02,382 -I don't believe this stuff. -I mean, not for me, obviously. 581 00:31:02,425 --> 00:31:04,993 [SUSETTE] Who is--who is this person? 582 00:31:05,037 --> 00:31:07,866 These letters are more and more frickin' ridiculous. 583 00:31:07,909 --> 00:31:10,259 I mean, they really think I'm gonna move. 584 00:31:10,303 --> 00:31:11,608 Hey. 585 00:31:11,652 --> 00:31:12,914 Here, give me a hug, baby. 586 00:31:12,958 --> 00:31:14,916 No, Tim. You know, it's not funny. 587 00:31:14,960 --> 00:31:16,787 -You're not even listening to me. Forget it. -Yes, I am. 588 00:31:16,831 --> 00:31:19,529 -Where are you going? -[SUSETTE] I'm gonna go for a walk. 589 00:31:22,358 --> 00:31:25,796 Billy! Did you get that letter? 590 00:31:25,840 --> 00:31:27,929 I mean, they're relentless. They're idiots. 591 00:31:27,973 --> 00:31:29,148 I'm so pissed. 592 00:31:30,714 --> 00:31:31,846 Yeah. Susette, look. 593 00:31:31,890 --> 00:31:33,979 I can barely make my payroll. 594 00:31:34,022 --> 00:31:35,850 -I know. -[BILLY] So... 595 00:31:35,894 --> 00:31:37,330 I'm thinking maybe it's not such a bad thing. 596 00:31:37,373 --> 00:31:39,332 -Oh, no. -[BILLY] Oh, no, no. Hang on, hang on. 597 00:31:39,375 --> 00:31:41,334 So, right, I make a couple of bucks finally. 598 00:31:41,377 --> 00:31:43,945 You're kidding, right? I mean, you're kidding. 599 00:31:43,989 --> 00:31:45,468 [BILLY] Don't do that. No, don't do that. 600 00:31:45,512 --> 00:31:47,296 -Me, don't do that? -No, no, no, hang on. 601 00:31:47,340 --> 00:31:48,950 [SUSETTE] You don't do that. You don't do that. 602 00:31:48,994 --> 00:31:50,778 You see anybody lining up to get in here? I don't! 603 00:31:50,821 --> 00:31:52,388 You are not gonna sell. Please, Billy. 604 00:31:52,432 --> 00:31:53,563 You're not gonna sell, please. 605 00:31:53,607 --> 00:31:54,956 I gave them a number. 606 00:31:55,000 --> 00:31:56,392 If they match it, we got a deal, 607 00:31:56,436 --> 00:31:57,916 -I told them. -Oh, my God. 608 00:32:00,005 --> 00:32:01,397 Okay. 609 00:32:01,441 --> 00:32:02,790 That's great. 610 00:32:02,833 --> 00:32:05,532 That sucks! That sucks! 611 00:32:05,575 --> 00:32:06,750 [BILLY] Susette, come on! 612 00:32:13,061 --> 00:32:15,542 [LYNN] Oh. Mrs. Kelo! Hi! 613 00:32:15,585 --> 00:32:18,501 -[SUSETTE] Hi. -Mrs. Kelo, I have great news. 614 00:32:18,545 --> 00:32:20,677 They've agreed to increase their offer 615 00:32:20,721 --> 00:32:22,505 by 10,000 dollars. 616 00:32:22,549 --> 00:32:24,029 -Over market value. -Really? 617 00:32:24,072 --> 00:32:25,944 -[LYNN] Yes! -Oh, wow. 618 00:32:25,987 --> 00:32:27,467 You know, I never noticed that locket. 619 00:32:27,510 --> 00:32:29,948 -It's beautiful. -Oh. 620 00:32:29,991 --> 00:32:31,427 -[SUSETTE] Yeah. -Thank you. 621 00:32:31,471 --> 00:32:34,126 -It was my great grandmother's. -Oh. Yeah. 622 00:32:34,169 --> 00:32:36,215 Would you be interested in selling it? 623 00:32:36,258 --> 00:32:38,565 [LYNN] Oh. No. It's an heirloom, so... 624 00:32:38,608 --> 00:32:40,697 [SUSETTE] 500? 1,000? 625 00:32:40,741 --> 00:32:42,873 2,000? I'll give you... 626 00:32:42,917 --> 00:32:46,486 What would it take, Lynn? 627 00:32:46,529 --> 00:32:48,879 Mrs. Kelo, If you don't sell now, 628 00:32:48,923 --> 00:32:51,447 the NLDC could pursue acquiring the property 629 00:32:51,491 --> 00:32:52,883 through other means. 630 00:32:54,581 --> 00:32:55,582 Hmm. 631 00:32:57,932 --> 00:33:00,021 Okay. Thank you for telling me that. 632 00:33:01,936 --> 00:33:04,983 Will you do me a favor and just relay a message? 633 00:33:06,288 --> 00:33:07,681 Tell them... 634 00:33:07,724 --> 00:33:08,943 good luck. 635 00:33:11,119 --> 00:33:12,381 Okay? 636 00:33:12,425 --> 00:33:13,643 Thank you, Lynn. 637 00:33:15,863 --> 00:33:17,517 Listen, you take care. 638 00:33:28,528 --> 00:33:29,790 Thank you. 639 00:33:32,532 --> 00:33:33,576 [TIM] Hi. Sorry. 640 00:33:33,620 --> 00:33:35,143 Hey. That's okay. 641 00:33:35,187 --> 00:33:36,188 I just got here. 642 00:33:37,711 --> 00:33:39,191 I think I might have figured out 643 00:33:39,234 --> 00:33:40,540 what your new best friend meant 644 00:33:40,583 --> 00:33:41,541 by "other means". 645 00:33:42,716 --> 00:33:45,066 Oh, yeah? What's that? 646 00:33:45,110 --> 00:33:47,242 Hi, I'll just-- a pint of beer. 647 00:33:47,286 --> 00:33:48,330 Thank you. 648 00:33:48,374 --> 00:33:49,723 What is that? 649 00:33:49,766 --> 00:33:50,941 In the Constitution, 650 00:33:50,985 --> 00:33:53,509 in the Fifth Amendment, there... 651 00:33:53,553 --> 00:33:56,077 listen, it's eminent domain. 652 00:33:56,121 --> 00:33:58,558 They can take your home, they can take your land, 653 00:33:58,601 --> 00:34:00,299 if they wanna build a hospital, 654 00:34:00,342 --> 00:34:03,998 highway, school, something for public use. 655 00:34:04,042 --> 00:34:06,740 But nobody's talking about 656 00:34:06,783 --> 00:34:08,263 building a highway or hospital. 657 00:34:08,307 --> 00:34:09,569 I know. 658 00:34:09,612 --> 00:34:10,700 They just want my home. 659 00:34:11,919 --> 00:34:16,097 How could somebody break into my house 660 00:34:16,141 --> 00:34:17,316 and take everything I have 661 00:34:17,359 --> 00:34:18,404 and go to jail? 662 00:34:18,447 --> 00:34:19,622 Hell, you could shoot 'em. 663 00:34:19,666 --> 00:34:21,407 I could shoot them! 664 00:34:21,450 --> 00:34:22,451 I could kill them. 665 00:34:22,495 --> 00:34:23,539 But if they want the whole thing, 666 00:34:23,583 --> 00:34:24,627 it's perfectly legal. 667 00:34:24,671 --> 00:34:27,413 Perfectly legal. 668 00:34:27,456 --> 00:34:29,328 -Are you kidding me? -[TIM] No. 669 00:34:33,810 --> 00:34:36,683 Oh, my God. 670 00:34:36,726 --> 00:34:38,032 I'm freaking out. 671 00:34:38,076 --> 00:34:40,121 This land is everything I have, Tim. 672 00:34:40,165 --> 00:34:41,775 It's all I own, it's the only thing 673 00:34:41,818 --> 00:34:44,734 that protects me from them. 674 00:34:46,823 --> 00:34:49,957 [ Music plays ] 675 00:34:51,567 --> 00:34:52,699 [SUSETTE] Uh, hello. 676 00:34:52,742 --> 00:34:54,701 I'm here to see Charlotte Wells. 677 00:34:54,744 --> 00:34:55,789 [RECEPTIONIST] And your name? 678 00:34:55,832 --> 00:34:57,704 Susette Kelo. 679 00:35:03,101 --> 00:35:04,841 [RECEPTIONIST] There's a Susette Kelo here 680 00:35:04,885 --> 00:35:06,582 to see you. 681 00:35:08,062 --> 00:35:10,543 Well, I did hear, or read, 682 00:35:10,586 --> 00:35:12,632 that Pfizer was... 683 00:35:12,675 --> 00:35:13,633 wants to build in Fort Trumbull. 684 00:35:13,676 --> 00:35:14,982 Is that true? 685 00:35:15,025 --> 00:35:16,375 Oh, yes. 686 00:35:16,418 --> 00:35:19,160 Yes. Once we take care of the blight in the area, 687 00:35:19,204 --> 00:35:21,728 we can finally make this city hip. 688 00:35:21,771 --> 00:35:23,773 It's very-- it's very exciting. 689 00:35:23,817 --> 00:35:25,340 Is that... 690 00:35:25,384 --> 00:35:26,472 this is my house. 691 00:35:26,515 --> 00:35:28,691 [ Laughs ] 692 00:35:28,735 --> 00:35:30,606 -Where? -[SUSETTE] It's right there. 693 00:35:30,650 --> 00:35:32,521 It's right in the blight. 694 00:35:36,830 --> 00:35:41,748 Well, you have an exquisite view of the river. 695 00:35:41,791 --> 00:35:43,184 Yeah. 696 00:35:43,228 --> 00:35:45,708 I don't really care how exciting all of this is. 697 00:35:45,752 --> 00:35:47,014 I just-- nobody can force me 698 00:35:47,057 --> 00:35:48,537 out of my own home. 699 00:35:48,581 --> 00:35:50,757 Oh, no--oh. 700 00:35:50,800 --> 00:35:53,586 No one is forcing you, Susette. 701 00:35:53,629 --> 00:35:55,544 We wanna buy your home. 702 00:35:55,588 --> 00:35:56,893 I don't wanna sell it. 703 00:35:56,937 --> 00:35:58,199 I don't wanna sell it. 704 00:35:58,243 --> 00:36:02,856 Right, but your house is in a parcel 705 00:36:02,899 --> 00:36:05,554 that has been designated 706 00:36:05,598 --> 00:36:07,556 for the redevelopment plan. 707 00:36:07,600 --> 00:36:09,993 The city will help relocate you. 708 00:36:10,037 --> 00:36:11,560 I mean, this is a collaboration 709 00:36:11,604 --> 00:36:13,562 between us and the residents. 710 00:36:13,606 --> 00:36:16,522 Well, how are we... 711 00:36:16,565 --> 00:36:18,524 collaborating? 712 00:36:18,567 --> 00:36:20,090 Well, we'll work together 713 00:36:20,134 --> 00:36:21,962 and come to a mutual agreement. 714 00:36:22,005 --> 00:36:23,442 Oh, I'll never agree. 715 00:36:23,485 --> 00:36:25,487 There's no other house 716 00:36:25,531 --> 00:36:28,621 with this "exquisite view" of the water 717 00:36:28,664 --> 00:36:31,667 that I could afford. 718 00:36:31,711 --> 00:36:33,669 Susette. 719 00:36:33,713 --> 00:36:36,106 Have you ever worked with the poor? 720 00:36:36,150 --> 00:36:38,108 Those people standing around 721 00:36:38,152 --> 00:36:41,721 outside of those vacant storefronts, 722 00:36:41,764 --> 00:36:42,722 in your neighborhood. 723 00:36:42,765 --> 00:36:44,114 I talk to them. 724 00:36:44,158 --> 00:36:46,900 You should see their faces light up 725 00:36:46,943 --> 00:36:49,381 when they hear about all of this. 726 00:36:50,860 --> 00:36:52,819 What about eminent domain? 727 00:36:54,429 --> 00:36:55,735 It's an option. 728 00:36:55,778 --> 00:36:56,997 But only as a last resort 729 00:36:57,040 --> 00:36:59,347 if people refuse to sell. 730 00:37:01,219 --> 00:37:06,267 If you even try to take my property away from me, 731 00:37:06,311 --> 00:37:09,139 the whole world is gonna hear about it. 732 00:37:20,934 --> 00:37:21,978 I want to set up a meeting 733 00:37:22,022 --> 00:37:23,589 with the Fort Trumbull residents 734 00:37:23,632 --> 00:37:26,505 and nip this in the bud before it spreads. 735 00:37:29,464 --> 00:37:31,727 [SUSETTE] Hi. My name is Susette Kelo. 736 00:37:31,771 --> 00:37:32,902 I live in Fort Trumbull 737 00:37:32,946 --> 00:37:34,252 and I need to talk to the Mayor please, 738 00:37:34,295 --> 00:37:35,905 -right away. -[WOMAN] Okay. 739 00:37:35,949 --> 00:37:39,039 And can I tell him what this is regarding? 740 00:37:40,083 --> 00:37:41,302 It's regarding the people 741 00:37:41,346 --> 00:37:44,174 who are trying to steal my house. 742 00:37:44,218 --> 00:37:45,872 [WOMAN] Okay. Please hold. 743 00:37:45,915 --> 00:37:47,656 [LLOYD] Well, I'll tell you, I can see why they want 744 00:37:47,700 --> 00:37:49,876 this place. 745 00:37:49,919 --> 00:37:52,792 [TIM] Come on, Beachy. 746 00:37:52,835 --> 00:37:54,097 Is this real? 747 00:37:54,968 --> 00:37:56,622 It might be. 748 00:37:58,101 --> 00:38:00,626 Is there anything you can do to help us? 749 00:38:00,669 --> 00:38:01,714 [LLOYD] Well, Susette, 750 00:38:01,757 --> 00:38:02,845 the way city government works, 751 00:38:02,889 --> 00:38:05,805 in particular New London, 752 00:38:05,848 --> 00:38:07,981 my options are a little bit limited. 753 00:38:08,024 --> 00:38:10,157 But if you get out there, 754 00:38:10,200 --> 00:38:11,637 start knocking on doors, 755 00:38:11,680 --> 00:38:13,160 get people engaged, 756 00:38:13,203 --> 00:38:14,683 gather up some letters from everybody, 757 00:38:14,727 --> 00:38:15,858 I can take those letters 758 00:38:15,902 --> 00:38:18,339 down to City Council. 759 00:38:18,383 --> 00:38:20,907 Because then I'll have your support. 760 00:38:20,950 --> 00:38:23,344 And that gives me a little bit more power. 761 00:38:23,388 --> 00:38:25,346 But you have to hit the ground running. 762 00:38:25,390 --> 00:38:26,695 You understand? 763 00:38:26,739 --> 00:38:28,958 Rally the troops. 764 00:38:29,002 --> 00:38:30,264 We have troops? 765 00:38:32,745 --> 00:38:33,789 My name's Susette Kelo. 766 00:38:33,833 --> 00:38:34,703 I live in the pink house. 767 00:38:34,747 --> 00:38:37,227 We're having Saturday cleanup, 768 00:38:37,271 --> 00:38:39,360 so please come if you're free. 769 00:38:39,404 --> 00:38:41,014 And bring people. Please. Yeah. 770 00:38:41,057 --> 00:38:42,581 Yeah. Invite friends. 771 00:38:42,624 --> 00:38:44,365 Thank you. 772 00:38:44,409 --> 00:38:46,889 Stop trying to give them both. 773 00:38:46,933 --> 00:38:49,065 We don't have to give each person in a couple one. 774 00:38:49,109 --> 00:38:50,893 It's just a waste. 775 00:38:50,937 --> 00:38:53,200 So I'm having this gathering on Saturday. 776 00:38:53,243 --> 00:38:55,158 Invited most of the people in the neighborhood. 777 00:38:55,202 --> 00:38:57,726 My house is that pink one. 778 00:38:57,770 --> 00:39:00,642 [ Music plays ] 779 00:39:03,863 --> 00:39:05,212 -[TIM] Hey. -[SUSETTE] Hi. 780 00:39:05,255 --> 00:39:07,083 You brought your own rake. How great. 781 00:39:07,127 --> 00:39:09,172 If you don't mind signing in, 782 00:39:09,216 --> 00:39:10,391 and your address, 783 00:39:10,435 --> 00:39:11,871 even though I know where you are. 784 00:39:11,914 --> 00:39:13,786 -Thank you. -Hey, Dobbs. 785 00:39:13,829 --> 00:39:15,309 Thanks for coming in. 786 00:39:17,355 --> 00:39:20,923 I've been living here for 40 years. 787 00:39:20,967 --> 00:39:22,229 To be a bus driver, 788 00:39:22,272 --> 00:39:23,622 and have a view like this, huh? 789 00:39:23,665 --> 00:39:24,753 [SUSETTE] It's incredible. 790 00:39:24,797 --> 00:39:26,276 And that's why we have to fight. 791 00:39:26,320 --> 00:39:28,975 I don't think this is gonna make any difference. 792 00:39:29,018 --> 00:39:30,324 Look, I know these people. 793 00:39:30,368 --> 00:39:31,934 I don't want to join a group of whiners. 794 00:39:33,893 --> 00:39:36,286 Well, will you at least write a letter? 795 00:39:37,157 --> 00:39:39,028 This is all gonna blow over. 796 00:39:40,508 --> 00:39:42,162 Please? 797 00:39:42,205 --> 00:39:44,338 Oh, what the hell? 798 00:39:44,382 --> 00:39:45,557 Okay. 799 00:39:45,600 --> 00:39:47,776 I thought I was the bad one, but really, 800 00:39:47,820 --> 00:39:49,082 your daughter was the bad one. 801 00:39:49,125 --> 00:39:51,171 -No, she instigated everything. -No, I didn't. 802 00:39:51,214 --> 00:39:53,826 -Oh, stop. -No, I didn't. 803 00:39:53,869 --> 00:39:57,220 My husband gave up the ghost in this house. 804 00:39:58,439 --> 00:40:01,224 It's where he wanted to be. 805 00:40:01,268 --> 00:40:03,226 And it's where I want to be too 806 00:40:03,270 --> 00:40:05,577 when my time comes. 807 00:40:05,620 --> 00:40:08,014 My wife and I grew up in this neighborhood. 808 00:40:08,057 --> 00:40:09,711 [SUSETTE] Oh. 809 00:40:09,755 --> 00:40:13,019 This is the only house we've ever lived in. 810 00:40:13,062 --> 00:40:16,065 We raised our children here. 811 00:40:16,109 --> 00:40:19,547 This is my home. 812 00:40:19,591 --> 00:40:22,071 We want... 813 00:40:22,115 --> 00:40:24,813 to stay... 814 00:40:24,857 --> 00:40:26,032 here. 815 00:40:29,035 --> 00:40:31,907 [ Indistinct conversations ] 816 00:40:41,221 --> 00:40:43,745 Good evening. 817 00:40:43,789 --> 00:40:45,181 [MAN] Charlotte! 818 00:40:45,225 --> 00:40:46,487 Good evening. 819 00:40:46,531 --> 00:40:48,750 [ Laughter ] 820 00:40:48,794 --> 00:40:49,969 [ Fake laugh ] 821 00:40:50,012 --> 00:40:51,927 Well, I love a man 822 00:40:51,971 --> 00:40:53,102 who yells my name. 823 00:40:53,146 --> 00:40:54,756 [ Laughter ] 824 00:40:54,800 --> 00:40:57,411 [WOMAN] Woo! 825 00:40:57,455 --> 00:40:59,413 Folks... 826 00:40:59,457 --> 00:41:02,111 I know there's been a lot of speculation 827 00:41:02,155 --> 00:41:04,157 about what's going on in the neighborhood, 828 00:41:04,200 --> 00:41:06,986 and I thought it would be good 829 00:41:07,029 --> 00:41:08,770 to get together tonight 830 00:41:08,814 --> 00:41:10,642 and talk about it. 831 00:41:10,685 --> 00:41:12,252 Now first... 832 00:41:14,559 --> 00:41:16,430 let me tell you 833 00:41:16,474 --> 00:41:19,999 about a new vision for New London. 834 00:41:20,042 --> 00:41:22,567 And I am here tonight 835 00:41:22,610 --> 00:41:26,309 to invite each and every one of you 836 00:41:26,353 --> 00:41:27,920 to be a part of our team 837 00:41:27,963 --> 00:41:30,009 to create this vision. 838 00:41:30,052 --> 00:41:34,970 A New London that is vital and hip. 839 00:41:35,014 --> 00:41:36,842 [ Applause ] 840 00:41:36,885 --> 00:41:39,148 Hip? You mean... 841 00:41:39,192 --> 00:41:41,107 "High Income People" hip? 842 00:41:41,150 --> 00:41:44,023 [ Laughter and applause ] 843 00:41:46,199 --> 00:41:48,331 All right. All right, please. 844 00:41:48,375 --> 00:41:50,464 Please everyone, let's keep this civil. 845 00:41:50,508 --> 00:41:52,074 -[MAN] What? -[SUSETTE] Oh, okay. 846 00:41:52,118 --> 00:41:53,467 While we're keeping it civil 847 00:41:53,511 --> 00:41:54,947 you'll be stealing our homes. 848 00:41:54,990 --> 00:41:56,078 Is that right? 849 00:41:56,122 --> 00:41:56,905 [CHARLOTTE] No, no, no. 850 00:41:56,949 --> 00:41:58,516 That is not true. 851 00:41:58,559 --> 00:42:00,648 Everyone, no final decisions 852 00:42:00,692 --> 00:42:01,910 have been made. 853 00:42:01,954 --> 00:42:04,609 We are still looking into every alternative. 854 00:42:04,652 --> 00:42:05,914 [LLOYD] Well, then why did you fire 855 00:42:05,958 --> 00:42:07,437 the engineering firm that suggested 856 00:42:07,481 --> 00:42:09,744 these homes might be spared? 857 00:42:09,788 --> 00:42:10,832 Well... 858 00:42:10,876 --> 00:42:13,400 Well, actually, they weren't fired. 859 00:42:13,443 --> 00:42:15,794 Their work was done and... 860 00:42:15,837 --> 00:42:16,969 we both moved on. 861 00:42:17,012 --> 00:42:18,100 [PAULETTE] Oh, oh, excuse me. 862 00:42:18,144 --> 00:42:19,754 You moved on because Pfizer 863 00:42:19,798 --> 00:42:21,234 told you to move on. 864 00:42:21,277 --> 00:42:22,627 You're all a bunch of kiss-asses! 865 00:42:22,670 --> 00:42:24,237 Let me be clear, 866 00:42:24,280 --> 00:42:26,979 because I know that there are 867 00:42:27,022 --> 00:42:29,634 some of you who view this redevelopment 868 00:42:29,677 --> 00:42:30,809 as a bad thing. 869 00:42:30,852 --> 00:42:33,028 [SUSETTE] I'm sorry, but do you see 870 00:42:33,072 --> 00:42:36,118 kicking us out of our homes as a bad thing? 871 00:42:36,162 --> 00:42:37,380 -[MAN] You don't think it's bad. -[WOMAN] Exactly! 872 00:42:37,424 --> 00:42:40,253 I assure you no one wants to kick you 873 00:42:40,296 --> 00:42:41,602 out of your homes. 874 00:42:41,646 --> 00:42:42,995 [ Crowd groans ] 875 00:42:43,038 --> 00:42:45,519 [BILLY] You sure got a funny way of showing it. 876 00:42:45,563 --> 00:42:46,825 [WOMAN] Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. 877 00:42:46,868 --> 00:42:48,740 [ Applause ] 878 00:42:54,920 --> 00:42:59,402 Please understand our perspective here. 879 00:42:59,446 --> 00:43:02,623 The most important thing to us, to me, 880 00:43:02,667 --> 00:43:05,104 and I'm sure you'll all agree, 881 00:43:05,147 --> 00:43:07,628 is to help those in need. 882 00:43:07,672 --> 00:43:09,108 [ Applause ] 883 00:43:09,151 --> 00:43:10,936 Yes. 884 00:43:10,979 --> 00:43:13,678 The jobless, the homeless, 885 00:43:13,721 --> 00:43:16,811 the people on the fringes of society, 886 00:43:16,855 --> 00:43:19,858 they will benefit the most from this plan. 887 00:43:19,901 --> 00:43:21,294 [LLOYD] How? 888 00:43:21,337 --> 00:43:23,339 [CHARLOTTE] Pfizer's expansion to New London 889 00:43:23,383 --> 00:43:25,472 will increase this city's tax revenue 890 00:43:25,515 --> 00:43:29,302 by $12 million a year. 891 00:43:29,345 --> 00:43:30,869 [ Applause ] 892 00:43:30,912 --> 00:43:33,785 [CHARLOTTE] We are only here to make this city 893 00:43:33,828 --> 00:43:35,656 that you live in a better place. 894 00:43:35,700 --> 00:43:37,963 Who decides what a better place is? 895 00:43:38,006 --> 00:43:39,181 You? 896 00:43:39,225 --> 00:43:40,835 Oh, no. No, no. 897 00:43:40,879 --> 00:43:42,010 Not me. 898 00:43:42,054 --> 00:43:43,185 Your community wants this. 899 00:43:43,229 --> 00:43:45,144 -[CROWD] No. -Oh, yes. 900 00:43:45,187 --> 00:43:46,798 And your city needs this. 901 00:43:46,841 --> 00:43:49,104 [BILLY] Charlotte. Charlotte. 902 00:43:49,148 --> 00:43:50,453 What are you gonna do 903 00:43:50,497 --> 00:43:52,325 so that these people can keep their homes? 904 00:43:52,368 --> 00:43:54,675 [MAN] Yeah, that's right. Yeah. 905 00:43:54,719 --> 00:43:57,199 The best course for us to improve our city 906 00:43:57,243 --> 00:43:59,158 would be to acquire all the homes. 907 00:43:59,201 --> 00:44:00,899 [PAULETTE] What? This is bullshit! 908 00:44:00,942 --> 00:44:02,030 [ Crowd clamoring ] 909 00:44:02,074 --> 00:44:03,815 This is bullshit! 910 00:44:03,858 --> 00:44:04,859 It's bullshit. 911 00:44:04,903 --> 00:44:06,556 [BILLY] It's absolute bullshit. 912 00:44:06,600 --> 00:44:07,993 You're gonna help the homeless 913 00:44:08,036 --> 00:44:10,038 by kicking people out of their homes? 914 00:44:10,082 --> 00:44:12,127 Where do you people get off? 915 00:44:12,171 --> 00:44:14,042 - This is unbelievable. -[SUSETTE] No. I think I get it. 916 00:44:14,086 --> 00:44:15,348 I... 917 00:44:19,308 --> 00:44:21,441 You took one look at our neighborhood 918 00:44:21,484 --> 00:44:24,444 and saw this great water view 919 00:44:24,487 --> 00:44:27,186 and said, "Hey, this is pretty nice. 920 00:44:27,229 --> 00:44:29,144 What are all these scumbags doing here?" 921 00:44:29,188 --> 00:44:30,232 [MAN] Yeah. Yeah! 922 00:44:30,276 --> 00:44:31,886 No. No, no, no, no. 923 00:44:31,930 --> 00:44:35,063 "Their houses aren't good enough. 924 00:44:35,107 --> 00:44:37,109 They can't be next to Pfizer. 925 00:44:37,152 --> 00:44:39,720 They just don't fit in." 926 00:44:39,764 --> 00:44:41,287 [MAN] That's right. That's right. 927 00:44:41,330 --> 00:44:42,854 [CHARLOTTE] No. Here's the thing. 928 00:44:42,897 --> 00:44:44,986 Social justice 929 00:44:45,030 --> 00:44:47,423 and economic development, 930 00:44:47,467 --> 00:44:49,338 they go hand in hand. 931 00:44:49,382 --> 00:44:51,514 [ Scattered applause ] 932 00:44:53,168 --> 00:44:56,084 Do you think we fit in? 933 00:44:57,607 --> 00:44:58,957 Susette, I would like to think 934 00:44:59,000 --> 00:45:01,002 there's a place here for all of us. 935 00:45:03,091 --> 00:45:06,007 -Thank you. -[MAN] What does that mean? 936 00:45:08,401 --> 00:45:10,011 Any other comments? 937 00:45:10,055 --> 00:45:12,927 [ Music plays ] 938 00:45:26,724 --> 00:45:28,769 [BILLY] Pfizer tells the NLDC what it wants, 939 00:45:28,813 --> 00:45:31,163 the NLDC goes over to the governor's office, 940 00:45:31,206 --> 00:45:33,600 they funnel all the money back to the NLDC 941 00:45:33,643 --> 00:45:35,907 to make all Pfizer's dreams come true. 942 00:45:35,950 --> 00:45:37,430 They got Charlotte talking to Pfizer, 943 00:45:37,473 --> 00:45:38,518 Pfizer's talking to Charlotte. 944 00:45:38,561 --> 00:45:40,128 At one point, she even says, 945 00:45:40,172 --> 00:45:42,435 "I don't want Pfizer to have to look down 946 00:45:42,478 --> 00:45:44,393 on the tenements. 947 00:45:44,437 --> 00:45:46,265 Sleazy, yeah. 948 00:45:46,308 --> 00:45:48,006 But not necessarily illegal. 949 00:45:48,049 --> 00:45:50,486 The city takes our property by force, 950 00:45:50,530 --> 00:45:51,923 using our own tax money, 951 00:45:51,966 --> 00:45:54,142 sells it back to Pfizer for a fucking dollar? 952 00:45:54,186 --> 00:45:56,101 In what fantasy world is that legal? 953 00:45:56,144 --> 00:45:57,493 Who's your source? 954 00:45:57,537 --> 00:45:59,669 The dumpster, 955 00:45:59,713 --> 00:46:02,281 at the back of the NLDC building. 956 00:46:02,324 --> 00:46:03,630 You're joking, right? 957 00:46:03,673 --> 00:46:04,936 -No, I'm not. -You're not joking? 958 00:46:04,979 --> 00:46:06,372 No. Who cares where I got it, man? 959 00:46:06,415 --> 00:46:08,113 You're at the paper. Can you print it or not? 960 00:46:08,156 --> 00:46:09,636 -I don't know. -[BILLY] What do you mean, 961 00:46:09,679 --> 00:46:11,290 -you don't know? -Seriously, I don't know. 962 00:46:11,333 --> 00:46:13,118 -This what you do! -Billy. 963 00:46:14,684 --> 00:46:16,164 Look, Billy, there's another way 964 00:46:16,208 --> 00:46:17,949 to handle this. 965 00:46:17,992 --> 00:46:19,341 We can ask the NLDC 966 00:46:19,385 --> 00:46:20,560 to show us the documents. 967 00:46:20,603 --> 00:46:22,083 Right. Yeah. Like that's gonna happen. 968 00:46:22,127 --> 00:46:23,215 Exactly. 969 00:46:23,258 --> 00:46:24,607 At which point, we'll file a complaint 970 00:46:24,651 --> 00:46:25,826 for not being compliant 971 00:46:25,870 --> 00:46:29,395 with the Freedom of Information Act. 972 00:46:29,438 --> 00:46:32,441 Yeah, that'll be a fun headline for the Governor. 973 00:47:03,211 --> 00:47:06,084 [ Music plays ] 974 00:47:07,650 --> 00:47:10,175 Get me Charlotte. 975 00:47:10,218 --> 00:47:12,568 [GOVERNOR] We are getting hammered in the press. 976 00:47:12,612 --> 00:47:13,656 In addition to your plan 977 00:47:13,700 --> 00:47:15,223 to demolish the homes, 978 00:47:15,267 --> 00:47:17,138 you violate the Freedom of Information act? 979 00:47:17,182 --> 00:47:20,011 [CHARLOTTE] The NLDC is a private corporation. 980 00:47:20,054 --> 00:47:21,142 Bullshit! 981 00:47:21,186 --> 00:47:22,448 You could have shown them something! 982 00:47:22,491 --> 00:47:24,145 All right, Mr. Governor, 983 00:47:24,189 --> 00:47:25,364 I think this little bump 984 00:47:25,407 --> 00:47:27,453 in the road is far better 985 00:47:27,496 --> 00:47:28,671 than had I shown them 986 00:47:28,715 --> 00:47:30,151 even one document. 987 00:47:30,195 --> 00:47:31,239 Mm-hm. 988 00:47:31,283 --> 00:47:33,807 Now, if you remember, 989 00:47:33,851 --> 00:47:36,244 I told you from the very beginning 990 00:47:36,288 --> 00:47:38,333 that this was going to be an uphill battle, 991 00:47:38,377 --> 00:47:40,553 and... 992 00:47:40,596 --> 00:47:42,772 if I may toot my own horn, 993 00:47:42,816 --> 00:47:46,733 I have come in on time and on budget. 994 00:47:46,776 --> 00:47:48,474 I am not authorizing another dime 995 00:47:48,517 --> 00:47:50,302 until you clean up this PR shitstorm. 996 00:47:50,345 --> 00:47:52,304 [ Banging phone against table ] 997 00:47:52,347 --> 00:47:55,220 [ Music plays ] 998 00:48:12,715 --> 00:48:14,369 [SUSETTE] Oh, my God. 999 00:48:20,549 --> 00:48:21,507 Oh, my God. 1000 00:48:22,377 --> 00:48:24,597 Excuse me. 1001 00:48:24,640 --> 00:48:26,425 Are you the owner of this house? 1002 00:48:26,468 --> 00:48:28,514 [SUSETTE] I live there. Yeah. 1003 00:48:28,557 --> 00:48:30,429 -What happened? -There was a fire. 1004 00:48:30,472 --> 00:48:31,691 I'm not quite sure of the cause. 1005 00:48:31,734 --> 00:48:33,736 [SUSETTE] Yeah. Is everything okay? 1006 00:48:33,780 --> 00:48:35,303 -Are the people all right? -They're fine. 1007 00:48:35,347 --> 00:48:36,696 They're in Family Services. They're fine. 1008 00:48:36,739 --> 00:48:38,959 Okay. And my house? Can I go in, or... 1009 00:48:39,003 --> 00:48:40,004 [FIREMAN] You can, but we had to soak it down 1010 00:48:40,047 --> 00:48:41,527 to protect it from the fire, 1011 00:48:41,570 --> 00:48:42,876 but there could be some water damage, 1012 00:48:42,920 --> 00:48:44,530 -or smoke damage. -Okay. Thank you. 1013 00:48:44,573 --> 00:48:45,618 [FIREMAN] Okay. All right. 1014 00:48:45,661 --> 00:48:48,795 [ Music plays ] 1015 00:48:57,021 --> 00:48:58,979 [FIREMAN] Well, that's one way to get rid of her. 1016 00:48:59,023 --> 00:49:01,939 [ Music plays ] 1017 00:49:34,232 --> 00:49:36,495 [LLOYD] This is unbelievable. 1018 00:49:36,538 --> 00:49:37,757 Damn it! 1019 00:49:40,629 --> 00:49:42,414 Okay. 1020 00:49:42,457 --> 00:49:44,677 All right, everybody, here's the deal. 1021 00:49:46,200 --> 00:49:48,507 The NLDC... 1022 00:49:48,550 --> 00:49:50,378 has gotten permits to demolish 1023 00:49:50,422 --> 00:49:53,077 five buildings in Fort Trumbull, 1024 00:49:53,120 --> 00:49:54,513 including the house right next door 1025 00:49:54,556 --> 00:49:55,775 to this one. 1026 00:49:57,168 --> 00:49:59,431 -So, we need a lawyer. -I think so. 1027 00:49:59,474 --> 00:50:00,823 You need ten lawyers. 1028 00:50:00,867 --> 00:50:02,129 What are you talking about "a" lawyer? 1029 00:50:02,173 --> 00:50:03,478 I deal with this kind of stuff. 1030 00:50:03,522 --> 00:50:04,566 I have in the past. 1031 00:50:04,610 --> 00:50:05,915 It is a pain in the ass. 1032 00:50:05,959 --> 00:50:07,265 Business that great over at the antique store? 1033 00:50:07,308 --> 00:50:08,918 What are you suggesting? You, like--I mean, 1034 00:50:08,962 --> 00:50:11,008 you could always sell your Jag, Billy. 1035 00:50:11,051 --> 00:50:12,966 -I mean... -[BILLY] No, I'd sell the Jag. 1036 00:50:13,010 --> 00:50:14,489 -I'd sell the Jag. -I'd sell it, but I'm telling you we need more money-- 1037 00:50:14,533 --> 00:50:15,621 -What else you gonna chip in? -Guys. 1038 00:50:15,664 --> 00:50:17,405 Guys. 1039 00:50:17,449 --> 00:50:18,798 I think I can get a guy 1040 00:50:18,841 --> 00:50:20,539 who'll take the case for free. 1041 00:50:23,324 --> 00:50:24,369 Is he any good? 1042 00:50:28,112 --> 00:50:30,984 [SCOTT] No, the hearing isn't until February. 1043 00:50:31,028 --> 00:50:32,899 Yeah. 1044 00:50:32,942 --> 00:50:34,422 No, no, I've been here 15 minutes. 1045 00:50:34,466 --> 00:50:36,207 I'm circling. I don't know where I am. 1046 00:50:39,645 --> 00:50:40,428 [ Siren wailing ] 1047 00:50:40,472 --> 00:50:42,387 East, East, East... 1048 00:50:42,430 --> 00:50:45,042 Hey, hey, Chip, I gotta call you right back, okay? 1049 00:50:52,092 --> 00:50:54,660 [SAM] Eating, talking on your cell phone, 1050 00:50:54,703 --> 00:50:55,878 looking on a map. 1051 00:50:55,922 --> 00:50:58,229 It appears that driving made it last 1052 00:50:58,272 --> 00:51:00,318 on your to-do list. 1053 00:51:00,361 --> 00:51:02,798 What brings you to New London, Mr. Bullock? 1054 00:51:02,842 --> 00:51:04,235 I'm on my way to Susette Kelo's house. 1055 00:51:04,278 --> 00:51:05,801 I'm with the Institute for Justice. 1056 00:51:05,845 --> 00:51:08,500 What's the Institute for Justice? 1057 00:51:08,543 --> 00:51:10,328 We're a non-profit law firm. 1058 00:51:11,807 --> 00:51:14,288 Are you here to help the Fort Trumbull folks? 1059 00:51:14,332 --> 00:51:15,333 I am. 1060 00:51:17,465 --> 00:51:19,554 My Aunt lives in Fort Trumbull. 1061 00:51:19,598 --> 00:51:20,729 You go get 'em, Mr. Bullock. 1062 00:51:20,773 --> 00:51:21,817 Two blocks down. 1063 00:51:21,861 --> 00:51:23,123 On the right. 1064 00:51:23,167 --> 00:51:24,559 Okay. Thank you. 1065 00:51:24,603 --> 00:51:25,647 I really appreciate it. 1066 00:51:25,691 --> 00:51:28,389 [ Music plays ] 1067 00:51:28,433 --> 00:51:29,477 [ Engine starts ] 1068 00:51:29,521 --> 00:51:32,393 [ Music plays ] 1069 00:51:43,187 --> 00:51:44,797 This is blight? 1070 00:51:48,409 --> 00:51:49,802 Huh. 1071 00:51:49,845 --> 00:51:51,064 Okay. 1072 00:51:56,200 --> 00:51:58,332 So, Scott, so glad you could come down here to help us. 1073 00:51:58,376 --> 00:52:00,508 -Yeah, of course. -I think this is gonna be right up your street. 1074 00:52:00,552 --> 00:52:02,510 [TIM] Can I get anybody anything else? 1075 00:52:02,554 --> 00:52:04,382 -[LLOYD] No, no, we're good. -[SAM] No, we're good to go. 1076 00:52:06,166 --> 00:52:08,734 Okay, so I'd just like to start 1077 00:52:08,777 --> 00:52:09,996 with asking you all a few questions. 1078 00:52:10,039 --> 00:52:12,607 How long have you been a lawyer? 1079 00:52:12,651 --> 00:52:13,695 Nine years. 1080 00:52:13,739 --> 00:52:15,567 Why do you ask? 1081 00:52:15,610 --> 00:52:17,525 I just wondered if it was long enough. 1082 00:52:18,657 --> 00:52:20,920 For--for what? 1083 00:52:20,963 --> 00:52:23,314 To take this case? 1084 00:52:23,357 --> 00:52:25,403 Yeah. I think so. 1085 00:52:25,446 --> 00:52:27,405 [TIM] Don't, don't worry about her. She doesn't know any lawyers. 1086 00:52:27,448 --> 00:52:29,189 [SUSETTE] So I don't know any lawyers. 1087 00:52:29,233 --> 00:52:30,625 [LLOYD] Susette, I can assure you, 1088 00:52:30,669 --> 00:52:32,149 all of you, 1089 00:52:32,192 --> 00:52:34,368 that Scott here comes from a pedigree firm. 1090 00:52:34,412 --> 00:52:36,544 [BILLY] I think it's a great thing 1091 00:52:36,588 --> 00:52:37,980 that you're so young. 1092 00:52:38,024 --> 00:52:40,200 You won't wear out as fast. 1093 00:52:40,244 --> 00:52:41,680 That and I like your bicycle out front. 1094 00:52:41,723 --> 00:52:43,943 [ All laugh ] 1095 00:52:43,986 --> 00:52:46,641 So, is that you? You're the "Mayor of Jones Street"? 1096 00:52:46,685 --> 00:52:48,121 Ah. 1097 00:52:48,165 --> 00:52:50,471 No, this was Frederick Colonardi's hat. 1098 00:52:50,515 --> 00:52:52,821 -[SAM] The man who passed away. -Yeah. And I'll tell you, 1099 00:52:52,865 --> 00:52:55,041 he's be looking down right now and he's absolutely disgusted 1100 00:52:55,084 --> 00:52:56,782 with what he sees. 1101 00:52:56,825 --> 00:52:58,653 -With good reason. -[PAULETTE] Excuse me. 1102 00:52:58,697 --> 00:53:00,699 Even though I have shirts older than you-- 1103 00:53:00,742 --> 00:53:01,874 [MAN] Gosh. 1104 00:53:01,917 --> 00:53:03,658 I was just wondering 1105 00:53:03,702 --> 00:53:05,312 if you're gonna take our case. 1106 00:53:07,184 --> 00:53:09,795 That's what I'm here to find out. 1107 00:53:09,838 --> 00:53:12,972 [ Music plays ] 1108 00:53:29,902 --> 00:53:31,904 [ Knock at door ] 1109 00:53:31,947 --> 00:53:33,427 What was that? 1110 00:53:33,471 --> 00:53:36,343 [ Music plays ] 1111 00:54:20,779 --> 00:54:21,910 [LLOYD] I simply want to know 1112 00:54:21,954 --> 00:54:23,695 if it's on city council's agenda 1113 00:54:23,738 --> 00:54:25,740 to vote on the demolition. 1114 00:54:25,784 --> 00:54:27,307 You don't know. 1115 00:54:27,351 --> 00:54:29,440 All right. I'll keep checking. 1116 00:54:33,182 --> 00:54:35,097 [MEMBER] And finally, a vote to permit 1117 00:54:35,141 --> 00:54:37,578 the Bunny Choir Players 1118 00:54:37,622 --> 00:54:39,232 from New London Elementary 1119 00:54:39,276 --> 00:54:41,800 to perform Christmas Carols in the town center. 1120 00:54:41,843 --> 00:54:43,280 All in favor say aye. 1121 00:54:43,323 --> 00:54:46,021 -[ALL] Aye. -[MEMBER] All right. 1122 00:54:59,121 --> 00:55:01,602 One remaining issue. 1123 00:55:01,646 --> 00:55:05,084 A vote for permits allowing the NLDC to demolish 1124 00:55:05,127 --> 00:55:06,564 at East and Trumbull. 1125 00:55:06,607 --> 00:55:08,522 All in favor say Aye. 1126 00:55:13,005 --> 00:55:15,747 [ Engine revving ] 1127 00:55:15,790 --> 00:55:17,923 [ Machinery creaking ] 1128 00:55:27,149 --> 00:55:28,586 [BILLY] They just tore down Terry's house. 1129 00:55:28,629 --> 00:55:30,022 -[SUSETTE] What? -Yeah. Look. Excuse me. 1130 00:55:30,065 --> 00:55:31,110 What the hell do you think you're doing? 1131 00:55:31,153 --> 00:55:32,372 Sir, we're with the NLDC-- 1132 00:55:32,416 --> 00:55:34,940 No, I know who you're with. 1133 00:55:34,983 --> 00:55:36,811 -[SUSETTE] Oh, my God. -[LLOYD] You don't have a permit 1134 00:55:36,855 --> 00:55:38,683 - to do this! -[MAN] The NLDC put the paperwork 1135 00:55:38,726 --> 00:55:41,250 -in last night. -[LLOYD] No. That's bullshit! 1136 00:55:41,294 --> 00:55:42,600 I was just at City Council last night. 1137 00:55:42,643 --> 00:55:44,950 I got this. Go get my knitting. 1138 00:55:44,993 --> 00:55:46,560 -What? -[WOMAN] Get my knitting. 1139 00:55:46,604 --> 00:55:47,822 Oh, jeez. 1140 00:55:47,866 --> 00:55:49,563 -I'm just doing my job. -You are unbelievable. 1141 00:55:49,607 --> 00:55:51,217 -Let me see this. -These are private documents. 1142 00:55:51,260 --> 00:55:52,784 -This is such bullshit. -Excuse me. Excuse me. 1143 00:55:52,827 --> 00:55:54,394 Ma'am, you can't do that. 1144 00:55:54,438 --> 00:55:56,657 -I'm going. -Be my guest, Ms. Kelo. 1145 00:55:56,701 --> 00:55:57,789 -[SUSETTE] She's right. Stop. -You are not sitting 1146 00:55:57,832 --> 00:55:59,138 -on the steps. -I am. Billy! 1147 00:55:59,181 --> 00:56:00,531 No, you're not, if you want Bullock 1148 00:56:00,574 --> 00:56:03,229 to take the case we gotta to do it his way. 1149 00:56:03,272 --> 00:56:05,187 Red, we have to do it his way. 1150 00:56:05,231 --> 00:56:07,538 -Susette. -[SUSETTE] Okay. Okay. 1151 00:56:07,581 --> 00:56:09,540 All right. Okay. 1152 00:56:09,583 --> 00:56:11,890 -Billy, let me... -Yeah. Police, please. 1153 00:56:22,814 --> 00:56:24,032 Well, here they come. 1154 00:56:24,076 --> 00:56:25,730 You know the drill. 1155 00:56:28,210 --> 00:56:29,429 Oh, for God... 1156 00:56:31,170 --> 00:56:32,650 Well, you might as well arrest us 1157 00:56:32,693 --> 00:56:34,216 'cause we're not moving. 1158 00:56:37,872 --> 00:56:40,701 Mayor Beachy, please come with us. 1159 00:56:40,745 --> 00:56:43,835 Sam, you know we're not leaving voluntarily. 1160 00:56:54,411 --> 00:56:56,021 [LLOYD] Unbelievable! 1161 00:56:58,066 --> 00:57:00,155 This is wrong, you know. 1162 00:57:00,199 --> 00:57:02,114 What if this was your house? 1163 00:57:02,157 --> 00:57:03,463 You should be ashamed of yourselves. 1164 00:57:03,507 --> 00:57:04,943 [PAULETTE] How do you sleep at night? 1165 00:57:11,079 --> 00:57:12,951 [ Grunting ] 1166 00:57:15,780 --> 00:57:16,737 [ Sighs ] 1167 00:57:26,181 --> 00:57:27,835 [ Siren wailing ] 1168 00:57:27,879 --> 00:57:30,229 [MAN] All right, let's move these people out of the way. 1169 00:57:32,144 --> 00:57:33,754 Start it up. 1170 00:57:38,019 --> 00:57:40,326 [MAN] No, no, no. 1171 00:57:40,369 --> 00:57:42,023 -How can they do that? -I don't know. 1172 00:57:42,067 --> 00:57:45,200 [ Music plays ] 1173 00:57:49,117 --> 00:57:50,902 [SUSETTE] Oh, God! 1174 00:57:50,945 --> 00:57:53,774 Oh, my God! Oh, my God! 1175 00:57:53,818 --> 00:57:56,690 [ Music plays ] 1176 00:58:14,578 --> 00:58:17,145 [PAULETTE] This is somebody's home! 1177 00:58:17,189 --> 00:58:19,670 [ Music plays ] 1178 00:58:19,713 --> 00:58:20,845 To hell with you. 1179 00:58:20,888 --> 00:58:23,761 [ Music plays ] 1180 00:58:27,068 --> 00:58:29,418 [SUSETTE] Oh, God! My house! 1181 00:58:29,462 --> 00:58:31,943 Please, just my house. It's right here. 1182 00:58:31,986 --> 00:58:33,988 Let me just go inside and get the... 1183 00:58:34,032 --> 00:58:36,904 [ Music plays ] 1184 00:58:43,345 --> 00:58:45,086 Get it off my porch. 1185 00:58:49,569 --> 00:58:51,266 [BILLY] Susette. 1186 00:58:51,310 --> 00:58:52,572 Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. 1187 00:58:52,616 --> 00:58:54,052 Hey! Hey, hey! 1188 00:58:54,095 --> 00:58:55,706 Hey! Hey! 1189 00:58:55,749 --> 00:58:57,969 Cut it, man. She's on her porch! 1190 00:58:58,012 --> 00:58:59,057 Cut it! 1191 00:58:59,100 --> 00:59:01,102 Cut the goddamn engine! 1192 00:59:01,146 --> 00:59:03,278 You see her standing right there! 1193 00:59:03,322 --> 00:59:05,237 Don't you see that? 1194 00:59:21,209 --> 00:59:23,342 [ Crying ] 1195 00:59:28,129 --> 00:59:29,740 Oh, no. 1196 00:59:29,783 --> 00:59:31,350 Susette, come on down from there. 1197 00:59:31,393 --> 00:59:32,743 [SUSETTE] No. 1198 00:59:32,786 --> 00:59:35,659 [ Music plays ] 1199 00:59:40,054 --> 00:59:42,927 [ Crying ] 1200 01:00:04,252 --> 01:00:06,646 [SCOTT] It was a cock show to illustrate the inevitability. 1201 01:00:06,690 --> 01:00:08,517 To say, "This is a done deal. You can't stop it". 1202 01:00:08,561 --> 01:00:10,650 Legally, the city did own those homes, Scott. 1203 01:00:10,694 --> 01:00:11,999 They had the right to tear them down. 1204 01:00:12,043 --> 01:00:13,218 Yeah, but they didn't have to. 1205 01:00:13,261 --> 01:00:14,175 They did it to intimidate Susette. 1206 01:00:14,219 --> 01:00:15,699 To let her know she's next. 1207 01:00:15,742 --> 01:00:17,744 I could get every reporter in America on this. 1208 01:00:19,180 --> 01:00:22,183 We need to take these people on. 1209 01:00:22,227 --> 01:00:23,184 He's right. 1210 01:00:29,147 --> 01:00:30,627 We're gonna take your case. 1211 01:00:30,670 --> 01:00:32,106 And you won't have to pay us a fee. 1212 01:00:32,150 --> 01:00:33,891 [BILLY] Good, because, you know, 1213 01:00:33,934 --> 01:00:35,457 we don't have any money. 1214 01:00:35,501 --> 01:00:40,071 But we do need something of you in return. 1215 01:00:40,114 --> 01:00:43,117 [SUSETTE] What's that? 1216 01:00:43,161 --> 01:00:45,206 I.J. wants this story covered 1217 01:00:45,250 --> 01:00:47,382 by every major media outlet. 1218 01:00:47,426 --> 01:00:50,081 We want full public exposure. 1219 01:00:50,124 --> 01:00:51,560 That means talk shows, newspapers, 1220 01:00:51,604 --> 01:00:53,084 magazine interviews... 1221 01:00:53,127 --> 01:00:56,000 We need you to be the face of this fight. 1222 01:00:56,043 --> 01:00:58,219 Me? 1223 01:00:58,263 --> 01:00:59,612 Oh, I don't--no. 1224 01:00:59,656 --> 01:01:01,396 I don't want to be the face of anything. 1225 01:01:01,440 --> 01:01:02,963 Make Billy do it. 1226 01:01:03,007 --> 01:01:04,138 I don't think that's a good idea. 1227 01:01:04,182 --> 01:01:06,663 -No offense. -None taken. 1228 01:01:06,706 --> 01:01:08,055 Susette, it's got to be you. 1229 01:01:08,099 --> 01:01:09,404 Why? 1230 01:01:09,448 --> 01:01:11,102 Why does it have to be me? I mean... 1231 01:01:11,145 --> 01:01:14,148 - I... -[TIM] Because it's your house. 1232 01:01:14,192 --> 01:01:16,629 Because you have more strength 1233 01:01:16,673 --> 01:01:19,458 and resilience than any woman I know. 1234 01:01:21,286 --> 01:01:23,114 Plus, you're hot. 1235 01:01:23,157 --> 01:01:24,071 [SUSETTE] [ chuckles ] 1236 01:01:24,115 --> 01:01:25,159 Smoking hot. 1237 01:01:25,203 --> 01:01:27,466 [ Laughs ] 1238 01:01:27,509 --> 01:01:29,076 No. I, it's... 1239 01:01:41,262 --> 01:01:43,525 Okay. I'll do it. 1240 01:01:43,569 --> 01:01:45,353 -Yeah? -[SUSETTE] Yeah. 1241 01:01:45,397 --> 01:01:46,790 Then we're in. 1242 01:01:49,053 --> 01:01:50,619 Okay. Thank you. 1243 01:01:50,663 --> 01:01:52,447 [JIM] Evening, everyone. 1244 01:01:52,491 --> 01:01:53,840 Interesting way to champion the cause 1245 01:01:53,884 --> 01:01:58,497 of "social justice," Charlotte. 1246 01:01:58,540 --> 01:02:01,195 This Institute for Justice, 1247 01:02:01,239 --> 01:02:02,806 do we need to be concerned? 1248 01:02:02,849 --> 01:02:04,329 Well, thanks to their lawsuit, 1249 01:02:04,372 --> 01:02:06,810 I've got reporters crawling up my ass 1250 01:02:06,853 --> 01:02:09,116 every time I set foot outside my own house. 1251 01:02:09,160 --> 01:02:10,204 Well, what are they asking? 1252 01:02:10,248 --> 01:02:11,815 They're wanting to know why the city 1253 01:02:11,858 --> 01:02:14,339 is trying to throw people out of their homes. 1254 01:02:14,382 --> 01:02:15,383 And when the city's attorney 1255 01:02:15,427 --> 01:02:16,820 can't answer that question, 1256 01:02:16,863 --> 01:02:18,386 there tends to be some cause for concern. 1257 01:02:18,430 --> 01:02:19,474 What are we looking at? 1258 01:02:19,518 --> 01:02:22,347 I.J. filed a restraining order. 1259 01:02:22,390 --> 01:02:24,218 It'll do some short-term damage 1260 01:02:24,262 --> 01:02:25,393 in the court of public opinion, 1261 01:02:25,437 --> 01:02:28,266 but, technically, you own those homes, 1262 01:02:28,309 --> 01:02:29,789 so you're in the clear. 1263 01:02:29,833 --> 01:02:32,139 Any judge will lift the RO. 1264 01:02:32,183 --> 01:02:33,837 Excellent. 1265 01:02:35,969 --> 01:02:40,365 [MAN] So Father, we now commend Agnes to you in your hands. 1266 01:02:40,408 --> 01:02:42,280 [TIM] Hang in there, okay? 1267 01:02:43,672 --> 01:02:46,284 -See you there. -Okay. Yeah. 1268 01:02:49,243 --> 01:02:52,246 Mom was so scared. 1269 01:02:52,290 --> 01:02:53,987 She kept worrying 1270 01:02:54,031 --> 01:02:55,989 that they were gonna kick her out. 1271 01:02:56,033 --> 01:02:58,296 Yeah. 1272 01:02:58,339 --> 01:02:59,645 Well, at least she got to die 1273 01:02:59,688 --> 01:03:01,429 in her own home, huh? 1274 01:03:05,607 --> 01:03:07,784 And now I'm gonna lose that too. 1275 01:03:13,267 --> 01:03:15,313 It's fine. 1276 01:03:15,356 --> 01:03:18,098 -I'll see you later, okay? -[SUSETTE] Okay. Okay. 1277 01:03:28,456 --> 01:03:30,589 [ Phone ringing ] 1278 01:03:37,248 --> 01:03:38,205 [ Sighs ] 1279 01:03:40,642 --> 01:03:43,776 Hold my calls. 1280 01:03:43,820 --> 01:03:45,604 I'm so sorry I'm late. 1281 01:03:47,388 --> 01:03:48,781 There are allegations 1282 01:03:48,825 --> 01:03:50,914 that the amount of time you've put into the NLDC 1283 01:03:50,957 --> 01:03:53,220 has lead to financial distress 1284 01:03:53,264 --> 01:03:54,395 at Walthrop College. 1285 01:03:54,439 --> 01:03:56,180 -Is this true? -No. 1286 01:03:56,223 --> 01:03:59,226 No, a lot of people want to attack a woman 1287 01:03:59,270 --> 01:04:01,794 for trying to do it all. 1288 01:04:01,838 --> 01:04:04,362 I'm not concerned about Walthrop. 1289 01:04:04,405 --> 01:04:05,972 These are just critics. 1290 01:04:06,016 --> 01:04:08,366 Getting back to Fort Trumbull, Mrs. Colonardi, the widow... 1291 01:04:08,409 --> 01:04:11,369 -[CHARLOTTE] We told her she could stay. -She can? 1292 01:04:11,412 --> 01:04:12,326 Yeah, we wouldn't need her house 1293 01:04:12,370 --> 01:04:14,241 until after she dies, so... 1294 01:04:16,156 --> 01:04:17,549 Next question. 1295 01:04:17,592 --> 01:04:19,159 [NEWS ANCHOR] Our top story tonight. 1296 01:04:19,203 --> 01:04:20,160 Residents of the historic 1297 01:04:20,204 --> 01:04:21,770 Fort Trumbull area of New London 1298 01:04:21,814 --> 01:04:23,685 are fighting to save their homes. 1299 01:04:23,729 --> 01:04:25,035 On Monday they'll head to Court 1300 01:04:25,078 --> 01:04:27,037 to resolve their dispute over land 1301 01:04:27,080 --> 01:04:28,734 proposed for the multimillion 1302 01:04:28,777 --> 01:04:29,996 dollar redevelopment 1303 01:04:30,040 --> 01:04:31,345 of the waterfront neighborhood. 1304 01:04:31,389 --> 01:04:32,912 [JOHN] Let me tell you something 1305 01:04:32,956 --> 01:04:35,567 that should put you instantly at ease 1306 01:04:35,610 --> 01:04:38,178 in an interview. 1307 01:04:38,222 --> 01:04:39,876 You're already the world's 1308 01:04:39,919 --> 01:04:43,444 greatest expert on your story. 1309 01:04:43,488 --> 01:04:44,271 You've lived it. 1310 01:04:44,315 --> 01:04:45,751 You know it. 1311 01:04:47,100 --> 01:04:48,493 All you have to do 1312 01:04:48,536 --> 01:04:49,668 is tell the truth 1313 01:04:49,711 --> 01:04:52,410 about what you've experienced here. 1314 01:04:52,453 --> 01:04:54,281 What you're doing is right. 1315 01:04:54,325 --> 01:04:57,415 What they're doing, it's wrong. 1316 01:04:57,458 --> 01:04:59,286 Oh, sure, sometimes reporters 1317 01:04:59,330 --> 01:05:00,635 they'll ask you questions 1318 01:05:00,679 --> 01:05:02,420 you might not know the answer to. 1319 01:05:02,463 --> 01:05:04,378 It might be a question about the law 1320 01:05:04,422 --> 01:05:06,424 or the Constitution. 1321 01:05:06,467 --> 01:05:08,382 Just be honest and say, "You know what? 1322 01:05:08,426 --> 01:05:11,472 I don't know the answer to that, but... 1323 01:05:11,516 --> 01:05:14,127 let me tell you about this home. 1324 01:05:15,476 --> 01:05:17,130 And what it means to me-- 1325 01:05:17,174 --> 01:05:20,220 -[SUSETTE] Thank you. -[JOHN] --and my family." 1326 01:05:20,264 --> 01:05:21,700 That's it. 1327 01:05:21,743 --> 01:05:24,529 It isn't any more complicated than that. 1328 01:05:24,572 --> 01:05:27,140 So... 1329 01:05:27,184 --> 01:05:30,883 are you the world's greatest expert on your story? 1330 01:05:35,583 --> 01:05:37,150 Then tell your story. 1331 01:05:38,586 --> 01:05:40,327 [CROWD] Hands off our homes! 1332 01:05:40,371 --> 01:05:42,329 Hands off our homes! 1333 01:05:42,373 --> 01:05:44,418 Hands off our homes! 1334 01:05:44,462 --> 01:05:46,246 Hands off our homes! 1335 01:05:46,290 --> 01:05:48,292 Hands off our homes! 1336 01:05:48,335 --> 01:05:51,208 [ Chanting continues ] 1337 01:05:53,427 --> 01:05:55,560 I don't... 1338 01:05:55,603 --> 01:05:56,778 You can do this. 1339 01:05:58,693 --> 01:05:59,781 Let's just get this over with. 1340 01:05:59,825 --> 01:06:01,566 [CROWD] Hands off our homes! 1341 01:06:01,609 --> 01:06:03,611 -Hands off our homes! -All right? 1342 01:06:03,655 --> 01:06:05,526 [CROWD] Hands off our homes! 1343 01:06:05,570 --> 01:06:06,875 Hands off our homes! 1344 01:06:06,919 --> 01:06:08,181 Hands off our homes! 1345 01:06:08,225 --> 01:06:09,530 [REPORTER] Yes, go. 1346 01:06:09,574 --> 01:06:10,705 [CROWD] Hands off our homes! 1347 01:06:10,749 --> 01:06:13,882 [ Cheering ] 1348 01:06:25,546 --> 01:06:27,461 Hello. Hi. Good morning. 1349 01:06:29,115 --> 01:06:32,162 -My name's Susette Kelo. -[MAN] Yeah, we know! 1350 01:06:32,205 --> 01:06:35,078 [ Cheering ] 1351 01:06:36,818 --> 01:06:40,344 We look forward to presenting our case today. 1352 01:06:40,387 --> 01:06:43,956 We've waited a long time for this. 1353 01:06:44,000 --> 01:06:46,741 And we look forward to having our day in court. 1354 01:06:46,785 --> 01:06:48,395 -Thank you. -[ Crowd cheering ] 1355 01:06:48,439 --> 01:06:50,093 [REPORTER] Ms. Kelo, do you truly believe 1356 01:06:50,136 --> 01:06:52,660 that the city's in violation of the Constitution? 1357 01:06:57,578 --> 01:06:58,797 I... 1358 01:07:00,016 --> 01:07:01,452 I... 1359 01:07:01,495 --> 01:07:03,454 I just know... 1360 01:07:03,497 --> 01:07:05,586 that we should be able to keep our homes. 1361 01:07:05,630 --> 01:07:08,111 [ Cheering ] 1362 01:07:08,154 --> 01:07:10,591 No, and then, one more thing, 1363 01:07:10,635 --> 01:07:12,463 and that... 1364 01:07:12,506 --> 01:07:14,682 what they're doing is wrong. 1365 01:07:14,726 --> 01:07:18,251 [ Cheering ] 1366 01:07:18,295 --> 01:07:19,339 That's it. 1367 01:07:23,691 --> 01:07:25,650 [JIM] I guess some lawyers file their papers 1368 01:07:25,693 --> 01:07:27,391 with the media first, 1369 01:07:27,434 --> 01:07:29,088 then the court. 1370 01:07:29,132 --> 01:07:30,437 [JUDGE] Mr. Bullock. 1371 01:07:30,481 --> 01:07:32,483 You may proceed, sir. 1372 01:07:32,526 --> 01:07:35,399 [SCOTT] Your Honor. Government can, 1373 01:07:35,442 --> 01:07:37,575 through the power of eminent domain, 1374 01:07:37,618 --> 01:07:39,620 lawfully seize private property 1375 01:07:39,664 --> 01:07:41,622 for public use 1376 01:07:41,666 --> 01:07:43,189 to build hospitals, 1377 01:07:43,233 --> 01:07:44,669 highways, 1378 01:07:44,712 --> 01:07:45,887 dams. 1379 01:07:45,931 --> 01:07:47,585 But in this case, 1380 01:07:47,628 --> 01:07:49,587 the government has misused its power 1381 01:07:49,630 --> 01:07:52,459 to enrich private parties, 1382 01:07:52,503 --> 01:07:56,072 namely Pfizer Pharmaceutical. 1383 01:07:56,115 --> 01:07:58,074 [JIM] Your Honor, simply stated, 1384 01:07:58,117 --> 01:08:02,034 the City of New London followed state statutes. 1385 01:08:02,078 --> 01:08:04,732 I would also like to point out that the NLDC 1386 01:08:04,776 --> 01:08:07,692 has spent 73 million dollars 1387 01:08:07,735 --> 01:08:09,650 upgrading roads, 1388 01:08:09,694 --> 01:08:12,088 sewers, street lights, 1389 01:08:12,131 --> 01:08:13,611 all of which has resulted 1390 01:08:13,654 --> 01:08:15,613 in public benefit. 1391 01:08:15,656 --> 01:08:18,616 [SCOTT] How did you learn eminent domain was filed against you? 1392 01:08:23,316 --> 01:08:26,580 I came home from work one day 1393 01:08:26,624 --> 01:08:29,235 and a letter was taped 1394 01:08:29,279 --> 01:08:30,715 to my front door. 1395 01:08:30,758 --> 01:08:32,673 Was there anything about an occupancy fee? 1396 01:08:34,197 --> 01:08:36,547 You mean the eviction notice? 1397 01:08:36,590 --> 01:08:39,637 [SCOTT] So you also received an eviction notice? 1398 01:08:39,680 --> 01:08:41,160 [SUSETTE] Yes. 1399 01:08:41,204 --> 01:08:42,553 Prior to that, 1400 01:08:42,596 --> 01:08:43,989 was there anything about a rental fee? 1401 01:08:45,512 --> 01:08:46,470 Yes. 1402 01:08:47,732 --> 01:08:49,690 They wanted me to pay rent 1403 01:08:49,734 --> 01:08:51,866 on the house that I own. 1404 01:08:53,216 --> 01:08:56,262 [SCOTT] What, if anything, Mrs. Kelo, 1405 01:08:56,306 --> 01:08:58,090 do you wanna get out of this lawsuit? 1406 01:08:59,787 --> 01:09:00,919 I just want to be left in peace. 1407 01:09:00,962 --> 01:09:03,313 I don't-- I wanna come home and... 1408 01:09:04,705 --> 01:09:06,316 relax, finally, 1409 01:09:06,359 --> 01:09:08,448 and be left alone. 1410 01:09:11,277 --> 01:09:13,627 [CHARLOTTE] Which is why 1411 01:09:13,671 --> 01:09:15,760 it is so important 1412 01:09:15,803 --> 01:09:18,110 for us to integrate 1413 01:09:18,154 --> 01:09:19,503 the infrastructure 1414 01:09:19,546 --> 01:09:21,026 of large corporations 1415 01:09:21,069 --> 01:09:23,637 to the brass tacks needs 1416 01:09:23,681 --> 01:09:27,772 - of our city's most needful-- -[JUDGE] Okay, okay, okay. 1417 01:09:27,815 --> 01:09:29,730 Mrs. Wells, let's see something new. 1418 01:09:29,774 --> 01:09:33,299 -Oh. -[JUDGE] Realizing that life is short, 1419 01:09:33,343 --> 01:09:35,258 when someone asks you a "yes" 1420 01:09:35,301 --> 01:09:37,825 or "no" question, how about you answer 1421 01:09:37,869 --> 01:09:40,567 with a "yes" or "no"? 1422 01:09:40,611 --> 01:09:42,352 Counsel. 1423 01:09:42,395 --> 01:09:44,136 [SCOTT] So, was the answer to my question... 1424 01:09:46,094 --> 01:09:47,052 yes? 1425 01:09:50,142 --> 01:09:51,099 Yes. 1426 01:09:51,970 --> 01:09:53,841 I said yes. 1427 01:09:53,885 --> 01:09:56,801 I said it at the end instead of the beginning. 1428 01:09:56,844 --> 01:09:58,759 That's the way the French frame their answers, 1429 01:09:58,803 --> 01:10:00,239 so I'm sorry and I will try 1430 01:10:00,283 --> 01:10:02,154 to think more Anglo-American. 1431 01:10:09,857 --> 01:10:12,991 [ Music plays ] 1432 01:10:16,734 --> 01:10:18,039 [TIM] Billy, you're gonna wear a hole 1433 01:10:18,083 --> 01:10:19,345 - in the carpet. -I'm good. 1434 01:10:19,389 --> 01:10:21,304 [ Phone rings ] 1435 01:10:21,347 --> 01:10:22,566 Bull? 1436 01:10:22,609 --> 01:10:23,697 Let me put you on speaker. 1437 01:10:23,741 --> 01:10:25,917 Okay. Are you there? 1438 01:10:25,960 --> 01:10:27,223 -[SCOTT] Mm-hm. -We're all here, buddy. 1439 01:10:27,266 --> 01:10:28,659 -Bull. Tim here. -Billy here. 1440 01:10:28,702 --> 01:10:31,009 [SCOTT] All right. 1441 01:10:31,052 --> 01:10:32,663 You, Billy, and the Vecchiarellis 1442 01:10:32,706 --> 01:10:33,838 get to keep your properties. 1443 01:10:33,881 --> 01:10:36,319 -Oh, my God. -[ Clapping ] 1444 01:10:36,362 --> 01:10:38,756 -Oh, my God. -Oh, yes. 1445 01:10:38,799 --> 01:10:42,194 What, what? What, what, what? 1446 01:10:42,238 --> 01:10:44,631 -What else, brother? -[SCOTT] The rest isn't good. 1447 01:10:44,675 --> 01:10:46,807 See, the judge split the baby. 1448 01:10:46,851 --> 01:10:49,462 -What does that mean? -[SCOTT] Developers won't build anything 1449 01:10:49,506 --> 01:10:52,117 on your land, but they might build something 1450 01:10:52,160 --> 01:10:53,771 - on theirs. -What? 1451 01:10:53,814 --> 01:10:55,642 How does that work? 1452 01:10:55,686 --> 01:10:57,209 How would that work? 1453 01:10:57,253 --> 01:10:59,820 [SCOTT] Listen, you guys. Go get a drink. 1454 01:10:59,864 --> 01:11:01,735 Celebrate a little. You deserve it. 1455 01:11:01,779 --> 01:11:03,737 - Okay? We'll talk tomorrow. -Okay. Thank you, brother. 1456 01:11:03,781 --> 01:11:05,173 Thank you very much. We're going for a drink. 1457 01:11:05,217 --> 01:11:06,349 Come on. Let's hit the bar. 1458 01:11:06,392 --> 01:11:07,698 Let's do that. Let's celebrate. 1459 01:11:07,741 --> 01:11:09,700 -Let's get out of here! -Let's go. 1460 01:11:09,743 --> 01:11:11,615 We're getting drunk. 1461 01:11:11,658 --> 01:11:12,790 Come on. 1462 01:11:13,834 --> 01:11:15,314 Okay, let me just get my-- 1463 01:11:15,358 --> 01:11:17,011 let me get my wallet and stuff. 1464 01:11:17,055 --> 01:11:18,796 No, I got money. 1465 01:11:18,839 --> 01:11:19,840 I've got money. 1466 01:11:22,060 --> 01:11:25,193 [ Music plays ] 1467 01:11:27,892 --> 01:11:29,328 So what do we do now? 1468 01:11:29,372 --> 01:11:30,764 [ Sighs ] 1469 01:11:31,939 --> 01:11:33,898 This one's above my pay grade. 1470 01:11:38,946 --> 01:11:41,209 Basically, they're saying that if nobody appeals the decision, 1471 01:11:41,253 --> 01:11:42,950 they won't appeal either. 1472 01:11:42,994 --> 01:11:45,344 [TIM] I don't trust a damn thing they say anyway. 1473 01:11:45,388 --> 01:11:46,824 They're trying to pit us against each other. 1474 01:11:46,867 --> 01:11:48,565 I can't even believe they can do this. 1475 01:11:48,608 --> 01:11:51,002 We get to keep our homes 1476 01:11:51,045 --> 01:11:52,264 and they gotta take it. 1477 01:11:55,920 --> 01:11:56,964 Fuck 'em. 1478 01:11:57,835 --> 01:12:00,054 Either all of us stay, 1479 01:12:00,098 --> 01:12:01,752 -or all of us go. -[PAULETTE] Yup. 1480 01:12:01,795 --> 01:12:03,449 [BILLY] I mean, what's the point, right? 1481 01:12:03,493 --> 01:12:04,885 I got a deli with nobody in it? 1482 01:12:04,929 --> 01:12:06,104 Hey, how's the new thing? 1483 01:12:06,147 --> 01:12:07,671 Oh, since Pfizer moved in, it's great. 1484 01:12:07,714 --> 01:12:09,281 I got no neighbors, but I got this raging boner 1485 01:12:09,325 --> 01:12:11,370 all the time. Who needs that? 1486 01:12:11,414 --> 01:12:12,893 Yeah. We fight 'em. 1487 01:12:17,202 --> 01:12:18,682 [SUSETTE] Here. 1488 01:12:19,813 --> 01:12:21,162 [TIM] Thanks, sweetie. 1489 01:12:37,875 --> 01:12:39,050 I'm scared. 1490 01:12:44,969 --> 01:12:46,362 I got your back. 1491 01:12:47,493 --> 01:12:48,625 I know. 1492 01:12:49,800 --> 01:12:51,105 Thank you. 1493 01:12:52,498 --> 01:12:53,673 Thank you. 1494 01:12:55,501 --> 01:12:56,894 No, I mean it. Thank you. 1495 01:12:58,765 --> 01:13:00,332 [JOSH] First thing tomorrow, we're gonna file an appeal 1496 01:13:00,376 --> 01:13:02,116 so the Kelo, Von Winkle, and Vecchiarelli properties 1497 01:13:02,160 --> 01:13:04,292 -go back to the NDLC. -This is ludicrous. 1498 01:13:04,336 --> 01:13:05,903 Everybody's talking about it. 1499 01:13:05,946 --> 01:13:08,122 Just yesterday, my 11-year-old granddaughter, 1500 01:13:08,166 --> 01:13:09,994 she asks me why it's okay for the city 1501 01:13:10,037 --> 01:13:11,909 to steal people's homes. 1502 01:13:11,952 --> 01:13:13,476 My own granddaughter. 1503 01:13:13,519 --> 01:13:16,304 [JOSH] They grow up fast nowadays. 1504 01:13:16,348 --> 01:13:17,871 Okay. 1505 01:13:17,915 --> 01:13:20,047 What's next? 1506 01:13:20,091 --> 01:13:22,006 [ Sighs ] We need to block I.J.'s move 1507 01:13:22,049 --> 01:13:23,573 to overturn the ruling. 1508 01:13:25,966 --> 01:13:27,011 Got it. 1509 01:13:29,492 --> 01:13:32,364 [ Music plays ] 1510 01:13:33,496 --> 01:13:35,541 No, I don't care what he's doing. 1511 01:13:35,585 --> 01:13:37,761 I need to speak with him. Now. 1512 01:13:37,804 --> 01:13:40,938 [WOMAN] And will he know what it's regarding, Mrs. Wells? 1513 01:13:40,981 --> 01:13:42,722 Yes, he knows exactly 1514 01:13:42,766 --> 01:13:44,463 what this is regarding. 1515 01:13:44,507 --> 01:13:46,204 -[WOMAN] Charlotte Wells for you-- -[ Sighs ] 1516 01:13:46,247 --> 01:13:47,466 [WOMAN] --again. 1517 01:13:52,732 --> 01:13:54,038 Hello, Charlotte. 1518 01:13:54,081 --> 01:13:57,041 I got a call from one of your lackies. 1519 01:13:57,084 --> 01:13:59,391 You didn't have the balls to fire me yourself. 1520 01:13:59,435 --> 01:14:01,393 -Now hold on. -No, you hold on. 1521 01:14:01,437 --> 01:14:03,221 You hired me to turn this city around 1522 01:14:03,264 --> 01:14:04,918 and I did exactly that. 1523 01:14:04,962 --> 01:14:06,746 And now you're throwing me out? 1524 01:14:06,790 --> 01:14:08,226 You've become a liability. 1525 01:14:17,104 --> 01:14:19,542 A fucking liability?! 1526 01:14:19,585 --> 01:14:21,413 Charlotte, the only thing that both sides can agree on 1527 01:14:21,457 --> 01:14:24,198 is how much they despise you. You're out of control. 1528 01:14:24,242 --> 01:14:25,678 You don't seem to care who you step on 1529 01:14:25,722 --> 01:14:26,940 or who sees you do it. 1530 01:14:26,984 --> 01:14:28,594 Yeah. I do what is necessary. 1531 01:14:28,638 --> 01:14:30,901 If I haven't left some blood on the battlefield, 1532 01:14:30,944 --> 01:14:32,598 I haven't done enough. 1533 01:14:32,642 --> 01:14:34,948 You clearly don't understand the power of perception. 1534 01:14:34,992 --> 01:14:37,647 Oh, I do. 1535 01:14:37,690 --> 01:14:39,823 What about the perception of the governor 1536 01:14:39,866 --> 01:14:42,826 who's trying to avoid more controversy 1537 01:14:42,869 --> 01:14:43,870 because he's now the target 1538 01:14:43,914 --> 01:14:46,003 of a corruption investigation? 1539 01:14:46,046 --> 01:14:47,700 My legal issues have nothing to do with this. 1540 01:14:47,744 --> 01:14:49,746 They have everything to do with this. 1541 01:14:58,929 --> 01:15:00,539 [ Clears throat ] 1542 01:15:00,583 --> 01:15:02,585 This is where we part ways, Charlotte. 1543 01:15:02,628 --> 01:15:04,282 Thank you for everything you've done. 1544 01:15:07,677 --> 01:15:08,721 No. 1545 01:15:10,593 --> 01:15:11,550 [ Sighs ] 1546 01:15:25,912 --> 01:15:28,785 [ Ambulance siren wailing ] 1547 01:15:30,526 --> 01:15:32,310 [WOMAN] Major head trauma coming in. 1548 01:15:36,053 --> 01:15:37,881 -It was a car accident. -[SUSETTE] Oh, my God. 1549 01:15:37,924 --> 01:15:39,883 -[WOMAN] What? You know him? -[SUSETTE] Yes. 1550 01:15:39,926 --> 01:15:41,885 WOMAN] Okay. Stay here, Susette. -[SUSETTE] No, no-- 1551 01:15:41,928 --> 01:15:42,973 [WOMAN] You can't come in. You know you can't come in. 1552 01:15:43,016 --> 01:15:44,061 I know I can't come in! 1553 01:15:44,104 --> 01:15:45,541 Oh, my God! 1554 01:15:52,069 --> 01:15:54,941 [ Crying ] 1555 01:16:01,034 --> 01:16:02,862 Please. Please. 1556 01:16:02,906 --> 01:16:04,951 Please don't do this. 1557 01:16:06,039 --> 01:16:07,563 [ Door opens ] 1558 01:16:07,606 --> 01:16:08,868 [DOCTOR] Susette. 1559 01:16:13,481 --> 01:16:16,049 So this is where we stand. 1560 01:16:16,093 --> 01:16:18,835 There was spinal fluid in his nose and ears. 1561 01:16:18,878 --> 01:16:20,576 There was free air in his brain 1562 01:16:20,619 --> 01:16:22,708 as a result of the skull fracture. 1563 01:16:22,752 --> 01:16:24,101 He will be permanently disabled 1564 01:16:24,144 --> 01:16:25,276 both mentally and physically 1565 01:16:25,319 --> 01:16:26,930 and he will need full-time care 1566 01:16:26,973 --> 01:16:29,454 through his recovery. 1567 01:16:29,497 --> 01:16:32,152 Do you and your husband have any support 1568 01:16:32,196 --> 01:16:33,458 through this process? 1569 01:16:35,242 --> 01:16:36,766 He's not my husband. 1570 01:16:37,897 --> 01:16:38,942 Oh. 1571 01:16:38,985 --> 01:16:40,726 I thought you were married. 1572 01:16:45,035 --> 01:16:48,168 [ Music plays ] 1573 01:17:21,114 --> 01:17:22,594 Are you asleep? 1574 01:17:22,638 --> 01:17:24,074 Okay, so here are the things 1575 01:17:24,117 --> 01:17:26,685 that I wanted to say to you that I couldn't. 1576 01:17:26,729 --> 01:17:29,209 I wrote them in a letter to you. 1577 01:17:29,253 --> 01:17:31,385 I wish I had mailed it. 1578 01:17:34,127 --> 01:17:36,782 On the arms right here. 1579 01:17:36,826 --> 01:17:38,958 I said, "Dear Tim, I wish I could tell you 1580 01:17:39,002 --> 01:17:40,046 how much I love you. 1581 01:17:40,090 --> 01:17:41,265 One-- 1582 01:17:41,308 --> 01:17:42,919 "But I'm afraid I'll need you too much 1583 01:17:42,962 --> 01:17:45,095 and then one day 1584 01:17:45,138 --> 01:17:47,097 you'll stop loving me back. 1585 01:17:47,140 --> 01:17:49,708 The scariest part is that I finally found 1586 01:17:49,752 --> 01:17:51,971 the house of my dreams and it means nothing to me 1587 01:17:52,015 --> 01:17:53,190 without you in it." 1588 01:17:53,233 --> 01:17:54,365 [LAWYER] By the authority vested in me 1589 01:17:54,408 --> 01:17:57,020 by the laws of the state of Connecticut, 1590 01:17:57,063 --> 01:17:59,109 I now pronounce you husband and wife. 1591 01:17:59,152 --> 01:18:02,286 [ Music plays ] 1592 01:18:17,780 --> 01:18:18,737 Here we go. 1593 01:18:22,654 --> 01:18:24,177 This can't be possible. 1594 01:18:27,354 --> 01:18:29,487 [ANCHOR] Property owners in one New London neighborhood 1595 01:18:29,530 --> 01:18:32,229 may be losing a long battle to save their homes. 1596 01:18:32,272 --> 01:18:33,926 The State Supreme Court has ruled 1597 01:18:33,970 --> 01:18:36,276 that the New London Development Corporation 1598 01:18:36,320 --> 01:18:38,626 can take the remaining 15 homes 1599 01:18:38,670 --> 01:18:40,977 from near Fort Trumbull state park-- 1600 01:18:41,020 --> 01:18:43,066 [REPORTER] Pack your bags and get out. 1601 01:18:43,109 --> 01:18:45,155 That's what New London is telling homeowners 1602 01:18:45,198 --> 01:18:47,157 in the city's Fort Trumbull neighborhood. 1603 01:18:47,200 --> 01:18:48,680 The city wants to clear the way 1604 01:18:48,724 --> 01:18:50,900 for a new Pfizer corporate facility 1605 01:18:50,943 --> 01:18:54,381 that would include luxury condos and a hotel. 1606 01:18:54,425 --> 01:18:56,427 And officials are using eminent domain 1607 01:18:56,470 --> 01:18:58,559 to take the Fort Trumbull homes. 1608 01:18:58,603 --> 01:19:01,214 The problem is the people don't want to move. 1609 01:19:01,258 --> 01:19:04,130 [ Music plays ] 1610 01:19:13,487 --> 01:19:14,750 [SCOTT] It was too close. 1611 01:19:17,187 --> 01:19:18,971 A four-three margin? 1612 01:19:20,320 --> 01:19:22,322 There was clear dissent, okay? 1613 01:19:22,366 --> 01:19:24,281 Look, it says it right here. 1614 01:19:24,324 --> 01:19:25,412 "The court is going further 1615 01:19:25,456 --> 01:19:27,850 than it has ever gone in the past." 1616 01:19:27,893 --> 01:19:31,375 It says this right in the very first paragraph. 1617 01:19:31,418 --> 01:19:33,116 -Oh, my God. -What? What? 1618 01:19:33,159 --> 01:19:35,292 You're actually considering it, aren't you? 1619 01:19:35,335 --> 01:19:37,816 The dissenting opinion makes the exact points we need. 1620 01:19:37,860 --> 01:19:39,600 [SCOTT] It's right there in the opinion, Dana. 1621 01:19:39,644 --> 01:19:42,168 We're taking this appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court. 1622 01:19:42,212 --> 01:19:45,606 -We have to. -[DANA] They'll never take it. 1623 01:19:45,650 --> 01:19:47,260 Chip, you're the boss. It's your call. 1624 01:19:47,304 --> 01:19:49,828 [CHIP] The Connecticut Supreme Court reversed the good parts 1625 01:19:49,872 --> 01:19:51,047 and affirmed the bad ones. 1626 01:19:51,090 --> 01:19:53,179 We need to at least take a shot. 1627 01:19:57,793 --> 01:19:58,837 I guess I'd better clear my schedule off 1628 01:19:58,881 --> 01:20:01,144 -for the next year. -Yes! 1629 01:20:01,187 --> 01:20:02,362 -I'll bang out a press release. -[SCOTT] Okay. 1630 01:20:02,406 --> 01:20:03,799 Let's get to work. 1631 01:20:06,410 --> 01:20:08,238 But this is something we should be concerned about. 1632 01:20:08,281 --> 01:20:10,109 [JOSH] Jim, they have about a one in a hundred chance 1633 01:20:10,153 --> 01:20:12,285 of having this petition granted by the U.S. Supreme Court. 1634 01:20:12,329 --> 01:20:14,244 Look, Kelo's case simply doesn't conflict 1635 01:20:14,287 --> 01:20:16,681 with any existing decisions from any other State Trial Court. 1636 01:20:16,724 --> 01:20:18,422 So you're telling me I can sleep at night. 1637 01:20:18,465 --> 01:20:19,858 It's a pretty safe bet. 1638 01:20:19,902 --> 01:20:21,817 Good. This city needs to move on. 1639 01:20:21,860 --> 01:20:23,253 [JOSH] I'll be in touch. 1640 01:20:23,296 --> 01:20:24,428 Sounds good. 1641 01:20:24,471 --> 01:20:27,344 [ Music plays ] 1642 01:20:35,308 --> 01:20:37,006 You've gotta be kidding me. 1643 01:20:39,138 --> 01:20:40,357 Bring Harrigan back. 1644 01:20:40,400 --> 01:20:41,662 Quick! 1645 01:20:46,058 --> 01:20:49,148 -[JOSH] Son of a bitch. -Oh, and it gets worse. 1646 01:20:49,192 --> 01:20:51,803 Michigan Supreme Court just prevented the City of Detroit 1647 01:20:51,847 --> 01:20:53,326 from bulldozing a neighborhood in order 1648 01:20:53,370 --> 01:20:54,762 to make room for guess who? 1649 01:20:54,806 --> 01:20:56,721 -A private corporation. -Kelo and company's chances 1650 01:20:56,764 --> 01:20:57,809 of getting in front of the Supremes 1651 01:20:57,853 --> 01:20:59,376 just went up to 50-50. 1652 01:20:59,419 --> 01:21:00,768 I guess so. 1653 01:21:03,510 --> 01:21:04,772 [ Sighs ] 1654 01:21:12,955 --> 01:21:14,521 [ Phone rings ] 1655 01:21:19,352 --> 01:21:21,311 -Hey, Bull. -[SCOTT] You got a second? 1656 01:21:21,354 --> 01:21:24,227 -Yeah. Just. -Susette, 1657 01:21:24,270 --> 01:21:27,404 the U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear your case. 1658 01:21:27,447 --> 01:21:30,015 -[SUSETTE] Are you shitting me? -No, I shit you not. 1659 01:21:34,454 --> 01:21:37,283 Oh, my God. [ Laughs ] 1660 01:21:37,327 --> 01:21:39,329 Oh, my God. 1661 01:21:39,372 --> 01:21:41,505 I don't know what to say. 1662 01:21:41,548 --> 01:21:43,289 You think we might-- 1663 01:21:43,333 --> 01:21:46,249 - We might win this thing? -That's the plan. 1664 01:21:46,292 --> 01:21:49,948 [ Laughing ] 1665 01:21:49,992 --> 01:21:52,516 -Oh, Bull. -[SCOTT] Don't worry. Don't worry. 1666 01:21:52,559 --> 01:21:54,822 We're gonna--we're gonna do the best that we can, okay? 1667 01:21:54,866 --> 01:21:56,346 Okay? We'll talk soon, okay? 1668 01:21:56,389 --> 01:21:57,608 Thank you. 1669 01:21:59,479 --> 01:22:00,654 [ Laughs ] 1670 01:22:00,698 --> 01:22:03,831 [ Music plays ] 1671 01:22:06,182 --> 01:22:08,575 -[APRIL] Hey, Susette. Hi. -Hi, April. 1672 01:22:08,619 --> 01:22:10,795 -How's it going? -[APRIL] Crazy. 1673 01:22:10,838 --> 01:22:13,450 Some guy got wheeled into the ER by his buddy-- 1674 01:22:13,493 --> 01:22:14,538 Uh-huh. 1675 01:22:14,581 --> 01:22:16,018 --in a wheelbarrow. 1676 01:22:16,061 --> 01:22:17,497 -Really? -[APRIL] Really. 1677 01:22:17,541 --> 01:22:20,500 -Amazing. -[APRIL] Drunk, in his underwear, 1678 01:22:20,544 --> 01:22:22,981 covered in blood in a wheelbarrow. 1679 01:22:23,025 --> 01:22:26,550 -Yeah, so, what else is new? -[APRIL] Yeah, right? 1680 01:22:26,593 --> 01:22:28,160 -Yeah. -[ Both laughing ] 1681 01:22:28,204 --> 01:22:30,119 The Supreme Court has agreed to decide if governments 1682 01:22:30,162 --> 01:22:32,077 can seize people's homes and businesses 1683 01:22:32,121 --> 01:22:34,340 for economic development projects. 1684 01:22:34,384 --> 01:22:35,559 Eminent domain is now the focus 1685 01:22:35,602 --> 01:22:37,256 of a Supreme Court showdown. 1686 01:22:37,300 --> 01:22:39,606 It's become a contentious issue across the country. 1687 01:22:39,650 --> 01:22:41,695 [REPORTER] So this means if the Supreme Court 1688 01:22:41,739 --> 01:22:43,393 does not side with Susette Kelo, 1689 01:22:43,436 --> 01:22:46,483 then no homeowner of limited means is safe. 1690 01:22:46,526 --> 01:22:48,006 [RECEPTIONIST] Mr. Bratten, I have another reporter 1691 01:22:48,050 --> 01:22:49,660 on the line. Dallas Morning News. 1692 01:22:49,703 --> 01:22:52,358 -Take a message. -[RECEPTIONIST] It's the seventh time 1693 01:22:52,402 --> 01:22:54,056 he's called, sir. 1694 01:22:55,318 --> 01:22:56,362 [ Sighs ] 1695 01:22:56,406 --> 01:22:57,668 Fine. 1696 01:22:57,711 --> 01:23:00,018 -[ Beeps ] -This is Bratten. 1697 01:23:00,062 --> 01:23:01,715 [TONY] Mr. Bratten, Tony Keller 1698 01:23:01,759 --> 01:23:04,153 - with theDallas Morning News. -Yes. 1699 01:23:04,196 --> 01:23:06,807 I hear you're throwing an 87-year-old woman 1700 01:23:06,851 --> 01:23:09,245 out of her home. Am I hearing that right? 1701 01:23:09,288 --> 01:23:10,376 You really think that-- 1702 01:23:26,262 --> 01:23:27,567 [ Sighs ] 1703 01:23:27,611 --> 01:23:28,438 Now, we're obviously gonna need 1704 01:23:28,481 --> 01:23:29,961 to address the majority-- 1705 01:23:30,005 --> 01:23:31,571 -[WOMAN] Scott? -Yeah. 1706 01:23:31,615 --> 01:23:33,269 Sorry to disturb you, but Jim Bratten is here 1707 01:23:33,312 --> 01:23:35,488 to see you. 1708 01:23:35,532 --> 01:23:38,578 He's here? Physically here? 1709 01:23:38,622 --> 01:23:39,753 [WOMAN] Yes. 1710 01:23:42,104 --> 01:23:44,149 We'll pick this up later. Is that okay? 1711 01:23:44,193 --> 01:23:45,324 Thank you. 1712 01:23:47,544 --> 01:23:49,372 Okay. Send him in, I guess. 1713 01:23:49,415 --> 01:23:51,069 [WOMAN] He's actually on his way right now. 1714 01:23:51,113 --> 01:23:53,637 I've been practicing law for over 20 years, Mr. Bullock. 1715 01:23:53,680 --> 01:23:55,639 I've met a lot of scum on this planet, 1716 01:23:55,682 --> 01:23:56,814 but none as dishonest 1717 01:23:56,857 --> 01:23:59,121 -and manipulative as you. -Excuse me? 1718 01:23:59,164 --> 01:24:00,818 [JIM] This is the most insulting trash 1719 01:24:00,861 --> 01:24:03,299 anyone's ever said about me in my entire career. 1720 01:24:03,342 --> 01:24:05,083 You're joking. 1721 01:24:05,127 --> 01:24:07,564 "The city's lawyers should hang their heads in shame 1722 01:24:07,607 --> 01:24:09,870 at what they're doing to their citizens 1723 01:24:09,914 --> 01:24:12,569 and to the Constitution of the United States." 1724 01:24:12,612 --> 01:24:14,092 Come on, Scott! 1725 01:24:14,136 --> 01:24:15,572 You can continue this shit show 1726 01:24:15,615 --> 01:24:17,008 for the entire world to see. 1727 01:24:17,052 --> 01:24:18,618 I can't do anything about that. 1728 01:24:18,662 --> 01:24:20,968 But what you're doing is wrong, plain and simple. 1729 01:24:21,012 --> 01:24:22,448 You're handing people's homes over 1730 01:24:22,492 --> 01:24:25,321 to a private corporation and I'm the villain? 1731 01:24:25,364 --> 01:24:27,018 [JIM] The city is taking the property. 1732 01:24:27,062 --> 01:24:28,498 For Pfizer's benefit. 1733 01:24:28,541 --> 01:24:30,195 Okay. Let's just say you're right, 1734 01:24:30,239 --> 01:24:31,675 which you're not. 1735 01:24:31,718 --> 01:24:34,112 How is any city supposed to grow 1736 01:24:34,156 --> 01:24:36,680 if you're handcuffing leaders with vision? 1737 01:24:36,723 --> 01:24:38,595 This whole plan is for the greater good. 1738 01:24:38,638 --> 01:24:40,684 -Why can't you see that? -Some of the worst acts 1739 01:24:40,727 --> 01:24:42,251 in history were justified 1740 01:24:42,294 --> 01:24:44,818 because they were in pursuit of a "greater good". 1741 01:24:44,862 --> 01:24:47,430 Some of the worst acts in history? 1742 01:24:47,473 --> 01:24:48,953 Wow. 1743 01:24:48,996 --> 01:24:51,608 Why don't you try that line before the Supreme Court? 1744 01:24:51,651 --> 01:24:52,652 You flew here for that? 1745 01:24:54,828 --> 01:24:56,091 Have a nice flight. 1746 01:25:00,312 --> 01:25:02,445 [ Music plays ] 1747 01:25:11,715 --> 01:25:13,543 [ Gavel bangs ] 1748 01:25:13,586 --> 01:25:16,589 [MAN] The Honorable Justice O'Connor presiding. 1749 01:25:18,504 --> 01:25:19,766 [O'CONNOR] We will now hear argument 1750 01:25:19,810 --> 01:25:22,334 in the case of Kelo v. New London. 1751 01:25:26,686 --> 01:25:29,385 [SCOTT] Justice O'Connor, and may it please the Court. 1752 01:25:29,428 --> 01:25:31,126 This case is about whether there are any limits 1753 01:25:31,169 --> 01:25:33,606 on eminent domain under the public-use requirement 1754 01:25:33,650 --> 01:25:35,739 of the Fifth Amendment. 1755 01:25:35,782 --> 01:25:37,871 Every home, church, or corner store 1756 01:25:37,915 --> 01:25:40,047 would produce more tax revenue and jobs 1757 01:25:40,091 --> 01:25:41,788 if it were a Costco, a shopping mall, 1758 01:25:41,832 --> 01:25:43,399 or a private office building. 1759 01:25:44,791 --> 01:25:46,619 If that's the justification for the use, 1760 01:25:46,663 --> 01:25:48,969 then any city can take property anywhere 1761 01:25:49,013 --> 01:25:51,146 within its borders for any use 1762 01:25:51,189 --> 01:25:52,886 that might make more money than what is there now. 1763 01:25:52,930 --> 01:25:54,497 [GINSBURG] Mr. Bullock, you are leaving out 1764 01:25:54,540 --> 01:25:57,761 that New London was in a depressed economic condition. 1765 01:25:57,804 --> 01:25:59,066 The critical fact on the city side 1766 01:25:59,110 --> 01:26:00,851 is that they wanted to build it up, 1767 01:26:00,894 --> 01:26:03,375 - get more jobs. -Every city would like more tax revenue. 1768 01:26:03,419 --> 01:26:05,334 GINSBURG But you concede that on the fact, 1769 01:26:05,377 --> 01:26:07,858 more than tax revenue was at stake. 1770 01:26:07,901 --> 01:26:09,642 The city wants to improve the economy 1771 01:26:09,686 --> 01:26:11,949 through tax revenue and jobs. 1772 01:26:11,992 --> 01:26:13,951 But that cannot be a justification 1773 01:26:13,994 --> 01:26:15,648 for the use of eminent domain. 1774 01:26:15,692 --> 01:26:17,998 [GINSBURG] Then what standard do you propose 1775 01:26:18,042 --> 01:26:20,305 should draw a line between when a city 1776 01:26:20,349 --> 01:26:22,220 can take private land and when they cannot? 1777 01:26:22,264 --> 01:26:24,483 Municipalities should never be able to take land 1778 01:26:24,527 --> 01:26:26,659 -for private uses. -[BREYER] But every taking 1779 01:26:26,703 --> 01:26:28,139 has some public benefit, 1780 01:26:28,183 --> 01:26:30,228 even if it's for private use. 1781 01:26:30,272 --> 01:26:32,404 So, given the fact of the world, 1782 01:26:32,448 --> 01:26:34,711 why shouldn't the law say virtually 1783 01:26:34,754 --> 01:26:36,495 every taking is all right, 1784 01:26:36,539 --> 01:26:38,932 as long as there is some public benefit? 1785 01:26:38,976 --> 01:26:40,369 Because, Your Honor, then every property, 1786 01:26:40,412 --> 01:26:42,806 every business, every home can be taken 1787 01:26:42,849 --> 01:26:43,981 for any private use. 1788 01:26:44,024 --> 01:26:46,157 Only if there is a public use. 1789 01:26:46,201 --> 01:26:48,115 And there almost always is. 1790 01:26:48,159 --> 01:26:50,509 - Do you agree with that? [SCALIA] - Do you want us to sit here 1791 01:26:50,553 --> 01:26:51,641 and evaluate the prospects 1792 01:26:51,684 --> 01:26:54,209 of each condemnation, one by one? 1793 01:26:54,252 --> 01:26:55,688 [SCOTT] No, Your Honor. 1794 01:26:55,732 --> 01:26:57,603 Your Honors, I would like to save my remaining time 1795 01:26:57,647 --> 01:26:59,257 for after Mr. Harrigan's arguments. 1796 01:26:59,301 --> 01:27:01,520 Very well. Mr. Harrigan. 1797 01:27:05,132 --> 01:27:06,786 [JOSH] Your Honors. 1798 01:27:06,830 --> 01:27:08,745 There is no principled basis for a Court 1799 01:27:08,788 --> 01:27:10,312 to make a value judgment about a plan 1800 01:27:10,355 --> 01:27:12,227 to revive an economically depressed city. 1801 01:27:12,270 --> 01:27:16,100 And where do you draw the line, Mr. Harrigan? 1802 01:27:16,143 --> 01:27:17,319 I wouldn't draw one. 1803 01:27:18,885 --> 01:27:21,584 [O'CONNOR] Say you had a Motel 6 and the city says, 1804 01:27:21,627 --> 01:27:22,846 "Well, if we had a Ritz-Carlton, 1805 01:27:22,889 --> 01:27:24,456 we would have higher taxes." 1806 01:27:24,500 --> 01:27:25,849 -Now, is that okay? -Yes, Your Honor. 1807 01:27:25,892 --> 01:27:27,590 That would be okay. 1808 01:27:27,633 --> 01:27:29,722 [SCALIA] So, you can take from A to give to B 1809 01:27:29,766 --> 01:27:31,158 if B pays more taxes? 1810 01:27:31,202 --> 01:27:34,379 If it is a significant amount, yes. 1811 01:27:38,514 --> 01:27:41,081 [JUDGE] Mr. Bullock, you have time remaining. 1812 01:27:41,125 --> 01:27:43,997 Would you like to use it for a rebuttal? 1813 01:27:44,041 --> 01:27:45,695 [SCOTT] Thank you, your Honor. 1814 01:27:45,738 --> 01:27:48,654 Can you take a Motel 6 and give it to a fancier hotel? 1815 01:27:50,003 --> 01:27:51,483 Their answer is yes. 1816 01:27:53,268 --> 01:27:55,139 The one thing that all poor neighborhoods share 1817 01:27:55,182 --> 01:27:57,837 is that they don't produce much tax revenue. 1818 01:27:57,881 --> 01:28:00,884 If the Court affirms the lower court's decision, 1819 01:28:02,102 --> 01:28:05,236 then you would put poor neighborhoods 1820 01:28:05,280 --> 01:28:06,759 and working-class neighborhoods 1821 01:28:06,803 --> 01:28:09,414 like Fort Trumbull in jeopardy. 1822 01:28:09,458 --> 01:28:12,330 [ Music plays ] 1823 01:28:18,815 --> 01:28:21,687 [ Balloon inflating ] 1824 01:28:54,546 --> 01:28:56,940 [ Cheering ] 1825 01:28:56,983 --> 01:28:58,855 Congratulations, Jim. 1826 01:28:58,898 --> 01:29:00,552 We won. Five to four. 1827 01:29:00,596 --> 01:29:02,337 [ Both laughing ] 1828 01:29:02,380 --> 01:29:03,903 The U.S. Supreme Court today 1829 01:29:03,947 --> 01:29:05,601 made it a whole lot easier 1830 01:29:05,644 --> 01:29:08,212 for someone to come in and take your house, 1831 01:29:08,255 --> 01:29:10,954 take your private property against your will. 1832 01:29:10,997 --> 01:29:12,564 [ANCHOR] The U.S. Supreme Court today 1833 01:29:12,608 --> 01:29:14,697 affirmed the power of local governments 1834 01:29:14,740 --> 01:29:16,394 to seize private property. 1835 01:29:16,438 --> 01:29:18,353 The government's right to seize your home 1836 01:29:18,396 --> 01:29:20,877 just received a broad stamp of approval 1837 01:29:20,920 --> 01:29:23,314 from the Supreme Court of the United States. 1838 01:29:23,358 --> 01:29:26,056 Man, it just seems outrageous to me 1839 01:29:26,099 --> 01:29:27,840 that you can take private property 1840 01:29:27,884 --> 01:29:30,321 from someone and not build a highway 1841 01:29:30,365 --> 01:29:32,236 or something that's really just for the public 1842 01:29:32,279 --> 01:29:34,847 but actually transfer that property 1843 01:29:34,891 --> 01:29:36,371 to another private owner. 1844 01:29:36,414 --> 01:29:38,938 This decision could be felt and soon 1845 01:29:38,982 --> 01:29:41,158 in every city and town in this country. 1846 01:29:41,201 --> 01:29:43,595 And it seems to me sort of a reverse Robin Hood 1847 01:29:43,639 --> 01:29:45,205 where they're taking from the poor, essentially, 1848 01:29:45,249 --> 01:29:46,946 and giving to the rich. 1849 01:29:46,990 --> 01:29:48,818 They can say, "You know what? We see a better public use 1850 01:29:48,861 --> 01:29:50,123 in your land for a Walmart. 1851 01:29:50,167 --> 01:29:52,082 In fact, maybe a parking lot is best." 1852 01:29:52,125 --> 01:29:54,780 [REPORTER] New London homeowners who spent five years fighting 1853 01:29:54,824 --> 01:29:55,912 to keep their own houses 1854 01:29:55,955 --> 01:29:58,131 now have 90 days to move out. 1855 01:29:58,175 --> 01:30:01,308 [ Music plays ] 1856 01:30:09,665 --> 01:30:12,015 -[JOHN] Susette? -[CROWD] Save our homes! 1857 01:30:12,058 --> 01:30:15,410 -[JOHN] They're ready for you. -[CROWD] Hands off our homes! 1858 01:30:28,901 --> 01:30:32,035 [ Chanting continues ] 1859 01:30:34,646 --> 01:30:37,780 Hands off our homes! Hands off our homes! 1860 01:30:48,965 --> 01:30:51,837 [ Cheering ] 1861 01:30:55,275 --> 01:30:58,017 Thank you. I'm... 1862 01:30:58,061 --> 01:31:00,716 I see so many faces I know. 1863 01:31:00,759 --> 01:31:03,849 [ Cheering ] 1864 01:31:03,893 --> 01:31:06,896 Thank you all for fighting so hard. 1865 01:31:06,939 --> 01:31:09,812 [ Cheering ] 1866 01:31:22,781 --> 01:31:26,306 This isn't about us keeping our homes anymore. 1867 01:31:28,047 --> 01:31:30,876 It's about people's property rights 1868 01:31:30,920 --> 01:31:33,096 all over the United States. 1869 01:31:33,139 --> 01:31:37,056 [ Cheering ] 1870 01:31:37,100 --> 01:31:40,016 There is no amount of money 1871 01:31:40,059 --> 01:31:42,801 that could replace our homes. 1872 01:31:42,845 --> 01:31:45,761 [ Cheering ] 1873 01:31:49,591 --> 01:31:50,896 Or our memories. 1874 01:31:54,987 --> 01:31:56,641 -And we will fight. -[MAN] Right! 1875 01:31:56,685 --> 01:31:59,122 [ Cheering ] 1876 01:31:59,165 --> 01:32:00,210 [SUSETTE] I know that. 1877 01:32:01,341 --> 01:32:05,041 Because we won't quit now. 1878 01:32:05,084 --> 01:32:07,130 [ Cheering ] 1879 01:32:07,173 --> 01:32:11,134 This decision was so close. 1880 01:32:11,177 --> 01:32:13,005 We finally shed some light 1881 01:32:13,049 --> 01:32:15,573 on what happened here. 1882 01:32:15,617 --> 01:32:18,184 This is where we chose to settle 1883 01:32:18,228 --> 01:32:20,186 and this is where we want to stay. 1884 01:32:20,230 --> 01:32:23,363 [ Cheering ] 1885 01:32:24,756 --> 01:32:26,018 This is America, 1886 01:32:26,062 --> 01:32:28,368 the home of the free, isn't it? 1887 01:32:28,412 --> 01:32:30,762 [ Crowd cheering ] 1888 01:32:30,806 --> 01:32:33,678 [ Music plays ] 1889 01:32:52,654 --> 01:32:55,744 Hands off our homes! Hands off our homes! 1890 01:33:12,064 --> 01:33:14,110 [CHARLOTTE] The two most important things, 1891 01:33:14,153 --> 01:33:15,633 social justice 1892 01:33:15,677 --> 01:33:18,288 and economic development, 1893 01:33:18,331 --> 01:33:21,160 they go hand in hand. 1894 01:33:21,204 --> 01:33:23,946 Now, what kind of world 1895 01:33:23,989 --> 01:33:26,035 do we want to live in? 1896 01:33:27,950 --> 01:33:29,821 [ Door buzzes ] 1897 01:33:38,830 --> 01:33:40,658 But that cannot be a justification 1898 01:33:40,702 --> 01:33:43,008 for the use of eminent domain. 1899 01:33:43,052 --> 01:33:46,185 [ Music plays ] 1900 01:34:11,471 --> 01:34:13,256 [ANCHOR] Ms. Kelo came to Washington, 1901 01:34:13,299 --> 01:34:15,171 and was in no mood to compromise. 1902 01:34:15,214 --> 01:34:17,216 This battle against eminent domain abuse 1903 01:34:17,260 --> 01:34:18,348 may have started as a way for me 1904 01:34:18,391 --> 01:34:20,089 to save my little pink cottage, 1905 01:34:20,132 --> 01:34:23,266 but has rightfully grown into something much larger. 1906 01:34:23,309 --> 01:34:26,182 [ Music plays ] 1907 01:34:38,324 --> 01:34:41,458 [ Music plays ] 1908 01:35:14,491 --> 01:35:17,624 [ Music plays ] 125519