1 00:00:49,858 --> 00:00:51,500 Let's go, work! 2 00:00:51,500 --> 00:00:53,100 -Yes sir. -Yes sir. 3 00:00:53,124 --> 00:00:54,522 Hurry up! 4 00:00:55,248 --> 00:00:58,114 -You're standing around! -Yes sir. 5 00:00:59,381 --> 00:01:00,381 Hey! 6 00:01:00,406 --> 00:01:02,737 Quit that grab-assin' over there! 7 00:01:08,440 --> 00:01:09,940 Hurry up! 8 00:01:09,964 --> 00:01:11,364 Yes sir. 9 00:01:12,793 --> 00:01:15,726 Gotta get this crop up 'fore it freezes! 10 00:01:33,700 --> 00:01:37,376 Hey! Put that spirits away and get back to pickin'! 11 00:01:38,826 --> 00:01:42,086 You think I won't whip your Irish monkey ass too? 12 00:01:58,173 --> 00:01:59,999 If we stick together, they can't kill us all. 13 00:02:00,024 --> 00:02:01,948 They can kill you. 14 00:02:01,973 --> 00:02:04,413 And you know the rest won't stand up without you. 15 00:02:04,438 --> 00:02:05,973 Let's go, get to work! 16 00:02:05,998 --> 00:02:07,018 -Yes sir. -Yes sir. 17 00:02:07,043 --> 00:02:08,191 Hurry up! 18 00:02:08,216 --> 00:02:10,689 -Yes sir. -Yes sir. 19 00:02:12,401 --> 00:02:14,913 Y'all standin' around for? 20 00:02:24,480 --> 00:02:28,660 My man Tee Tee is the hardest-working boy on this farm. 21 00:02:32,093 --> 00:02:33,519 James… 22 00:02:34,250 --> 00:02:38,732 How come you can't work as hard as that dumbo Tee Tee, huh? 23 00:02:41,686 --> 00:02:45,093 Emma, you raise yourself a sweet-boy over there? 24 00:02:45,118 --> 00:02:46,753 Oh no, sir! 25 00:02:47,080 --> 00:02:49,586 James is a good, strong boy, sir. 26 00:02:49,611 --> 00:02:53,555 He work real hard for, huh, the massuh and the farm. 27 00:02:54,870 --> 00:02:56,771 I don't know… 28 00:02:57,360 --> 00:03:00,405 He seems sweet like sugar to me. 29 00:03:00,430 --> 00:03:05,040 To tell you the truth, I think he little sweet on Tee Tee here! 30 00:03:07,619 --> 00:03:11,160 Emma, I think you done raised yourself a boy-kisser-- 31 00:03:11,185 --> 00:03:15,588 -You shut your damned mouth! -No, no, get out… 32 00:03:18,546 --> 00:03:21,853 -What did you just say? -He didn't mean nothing by it, sir. 33 00:03:26,846 --> 00:03:29,646 -He didn't mean nothing by it? -No, he didn't mean nothing by it, sir. 34 00:03:29,671 --> 00:03:31,841 -He didn't mean nothing by it? - No. 35 00:03:31,866 --> 00:03:35,641 -No, sir, I have spoke outta turn-- -Don't you look at Uncle Joe in the eye! 36 00:03:35,666 --> 00:03:38,330 How many times I tell you not to look at Uncle Joe in the eye?! 37 00:03:38,355 --> 00:03:39,756 Yes sir. Yes sir. 38 00:03:39,800 --> 00:03:42,550 He's sorry, sir. He's sorry, I promise you, he's sorry! 39 00:03:42,575 --> 00:03:45,561 -Oh, sorry? - Yes sir. 40 00:03:48,433 --> 00:03:52,633 You hear that, Uncle Joe? "He's sorry". 41 00:03:53,520 --> 00:03:55,528 See how sorry he is later. 42 00:03:55,553 --> 00:03:57,146 Come on Joe! 43 00:04:04,030 --> 00:04:06,030 I'm sorry mama! 44 00:04:06,210 --> 00:04:09,183 I couldn't let him talk to me like that in front of you! 45 00:04:09,321 --> 00:04:11,634 -Baby! -I couldn't… 46 00:04:29,953 --> 00:04:33,959 Scared to death is what I am. Always looking over my shoulder! 47 00:04:34,012 --> 00:04:35,815 Any day now, those niggers are gonna come up-- 48 00:04:35,840 --> 00:04:36,932 -Stop! -…to this house and-- 49 00:04:36,957 --> 00:04:38,352 Stop! Stop! 50 00:04:38,377 --> 00:04:39,792 Sweetheart… 51 00:04:39,817 --> 00:04:43,605 Mr. Scott said this man is a miracle worker! 52 00:04:43,630 --> 00:04:48,441 He said his niggers were inches from tearing the whole family, limb from limb. 53 00:04:48,466 --> 00:04:50,329 And then he showed up! 54 00:04:50,354 --> 00:04:52,022 And now… 55 00:04:52,047 --> 00:04:53,963 They are as docile as… 56 00:04:53,988 --> 00:04:56,644 …a field of cypress trees! 57 00:04:58,068 --> 00:05:00,768 You don't understand. 58 00:05:01,692 --> 00:05:04,692 We are losing money. 59 00:05:04,816 --> 00:05:08,522 A little more every month that goes by, with no end in sight! 60 00:05:10,340 --> 00:05:13,231 What are you gonna do if you can't feed them, huh? 61 00:05:13,256 --> 00:05:15,364 Even for a day. 62 00:05:17,781 --> 00:05:21,129 Those coloreds can sense weakness… 63 00:05:21,154 --> 00:05:24,641 …and they are gonna smell blood like a gator to chum! 64 00:05:25,361 --> 00:05:27,642 They're gonna kill us both! 65 00:05:27,667 --> 00:05:30,260 And you know what they're gonna do to me before they do that? 66 00:05:30,284 --> 00:05:34,016 Sweetheart, just trust the plan! 67 00:05:34,041 --> 00:05:37,983 Trust the plan! We're gonna fix all this! 68 00:05:40,289 --> 00:05:41,902 And if not? 69 00:05:43,795 --> 00:05:45,456 We're gonna sell this place for good, 70 00:05:45,480 --> 00:05:47,868 and we're gonna move like we've talked about. 71 00:05:48,304 --> 00:05:51,972 Family history be damned! It ain't worth dying for! 72 00:05:52,181 --> 00:05:54,181 Not like this, it isn't! 73 00:05:58,312 --> 00:06:03,012 Everything has to end eventually, Nathanial. 74 00:06:04,983 --> 00:06:06,983 Everything! 75 00:06:08,300 --> 00:06:10,300 Agreed? 76 00:06:14,824 --> 00:06:16,824 Yes. 77 00:06:46,055 --> 00:06:49,015 Daddy, are we almost there yet? 78 00:08:28,219 --> 00:08:34,261 If you grab a snake tightly, it will thrash, bite and struggle to get away. 79 00:08:34,286 --> 00:08:39,980 But if you hold it loosely, letting it glide from hand to hand, 80 00:08:40,005 --> 00:08:44,138 eventually it tires, and stops. 81 00:08:45,214 --> 00:08:49,422 Give it some hope that it can wiggle free, even when it has no chance, 82 00:08:49,447 --> 00:08:52,433 and it will transform from an aggressive beast, 83 00:08:52,458 --> 00:08:56,980 into a submissive, docile plaything that 84 00:08:57,028 --> 00:08:58,968 you control. 85 00:09:09,038 --> 00:09:11,831 -Madam. -Who are you?! 86 00:09:12,104 --> 00:09:14,237 I am Mr. Smith. 87 00:09:14,957 --> 00:09:17,771 I have an appointment with Mr. Jones. 88 00:09:17,983 --> 00:09:20,172 You are Mr. Smith? 89 00:09:24,103 --> 00:09:26,828 Perhaps not what you were expecting? 90 00:09:29,222 --> 00:09:30,919 Who?! 91 00:09:30,978 --> 00:09:32,813 Who is this?! 92 00:09:38,913 --> 00:09:41,061 It's Mr. Smith, 93 00:09:41,086 --> 00:09:43,497 our afternoon appointment. 94 00:09:44,180 --> 00:09:45,918 You're… 95 00:09:45,942 --> 00:09:47,680 a nigger?! 96 00:09:47,853 --> 00:09:49,720 The pleasure is all mine, Mr. Jones! 97 00:09:49,745 --> 00:09:51,936 The pleasure is all mine. 98 00:09:54,893 --> 00:09:57,540 Hmm, yeah! 99 00:09:57,565 --> 00:10:00,046 Isn't she pretty? 100 00:10:00,821 --> 00:10:03,061 Hey, pretty girl. 101 00:10:03,086 --> 00:10:05,708 I love you too! 102 00:10:06,341 --> 00:10:08,281 Don't worry… 103 00:10:08,306 --> 00:10:10,474 Temojin is a sweetheart. 104 00:10:14,243 --> 00:10:16,383 Ain't poisonous, is it? 105 00:10:17,116 --> 00:10:18,258 Me? 106 00:10:18,283 --> 00:10:19,729 Or the snake? 107 00:10:22,199 --> 00:10:23,842 No… 108 00:10:23,867 --> 00:10:26,397 She just had a long trip. 109 00:10:26,422 --> 00:10:28,226 Needs some fresh air. 110 00:10:28,251 --> 00:10:30,437 Ain't that right, sweetheart? 111 00:10:30,959 --> 00:10:32,650 Yeah! 112 00:10:37,798 --> 00:10:44,078 I… I don't understand precisely what services you offer, Mr. Smith, 113 00:10:44,103 --> 00:10:46,704 and, frankly, 114 00:10:46,729 --> 00:10:50,221 I don't know if you can help us, 115 00:10:50,246 --> 00:10:53,335 with the current situation. 116 00:10:53,360 --> 00:10:56,053 You view your slaves as animals, don't you? 117 00:10:57,650 --> 00:10:59,465 Excuse me?! 118 00:10:59,490 --> 00:11:01,829 You view your slaves as animals, no? 119 00:11:01,923 --> 00:11:03,824 Because they aren't just animals, you know. 120 00:11:03,856 --> 00:11:09,815 If you’re one of those damned abolitionists here to show me the errors of my ways… 121 00:11:09,930 --> 00:11:12,672 …well, I think there's been a misunderstanding-- 122 00:11:12,696 --> 00:11:14,007 No, no! 123 00:11:14,031 --> 00:11:15,101 Far from it. 124 00:11:15,139 --> 00:11:16,386 Sit. 125 00:11:16,824 --> 00:11:18,062 Sit. 126 00:11:24,380 --> 00:11:26,151 It's just that… 127 00:11:26,189 --> 00:11:31,189 Most slave owners manage their slaves… 128 00:11:31,293 --> 00:11:33,341 …like animals, 129 00:11:33,570 --> 00:11:35,932 and wonder why they can't control them. 130 00:11:35,957 --> 00:11:38,408 Hmm, go on. 131 00:11:40,680 --> 00:11:42,888 Of all of the beasts you can own, 132 00:11:42,913 --> 00:11:45,068 man presents unique challenges, 133 00:11:45,093 --> 00:11:47,814 but also provides unique advantages, 134 00:11:47,839 --> 00:11:49,727 if you know how to use them. 135 00:11:50,730 --> 00:11:53,349 If you want an ox to plow a field, for example, 136 00:11:53,374 --> 00:11:54,945 you have to walk behind it. 137 00:11:54,983 --> 00:11:56,393 Keep it in line. 138 00:11:56,418 --> 00:11:57,568 Whip it. 139 00:11:57,593 --> 00:12:02,516 The control has to be obvious, constant and violent. 140 00:12:02,970 --> 00:12:05,931 A slave, on the other hand, can understand language, 141 00:12:05,979 --> 00:12:10,902 and his capacity for forethought can be used to incentivize him to work. 142 00:12:10,970 --> 00:12:16,474 But he can use that same capacity to plan escape or sabotage. 143 00:12:16,515 --> 00:12:21,398 Few slave owners have mastered the art of managing human livestock. 144 00:12:21,430 --> 00:12:23,141 Most rule with a heavy hand, 145 00:12:23,166 --> 00:12:25,877 and the results are mediocre, at best. 146 00:12:25,901 --> 00:12:28,076 But managed properly… 147 00:12:28,290 --> 00:12:32,157 the minds of human slaves can make them the most useful, 148 00:12:32,182 --> 00:12:34,914 and the easiest to manage. 149 00:12:35,442 --> 00:12:38,337 Easiest to manage? 150 00:12:38,451 --> 00:12:42,308 That… That's not been my experience! 151 00:12:42,400 --> 00:12:44,952 That is why I'm here. 152 00:12:45,489 --> 00:12:46,717 Madam, 153 00:12:46,742 --> 00:12:49,320 would you be so kind as to let my people outside know 154 00:12:49,345 --> 00:12:51,434 that they can leave now? 155 00:13:09,960 --> 00:13:11,980 Old Mr. Scott… 156 00:13:12,005 --> 00:13:16,064 He tells me that you're a miracle worker with his slaves! 157 00:13:16,088 --> 00:13:17,485 But… 158 00:13:18,531 --> 00:13:22,608 He says your methods are very orthodox. 159 00:13:23,060 --> 00:13:26,459 Remind me to thank Mr. Scott for his kind referral. 160 00:13:26,512 --> 00:13:27,982 And yes, 161 00:13:28,007 --> 00:13:29,836 he enjoyed great results. 162 00:13:30,010 --> 00:13:32,574 Before we continue, you aware of my price? 163 00:13:32,865 --> 00:13:36,079 Oh yes, yes, I'm aware of your fee. 164 00:13:36,470 --> 00:13:40,974 And if Mr. Scott hadn't told me you're worth every penny… 165 00:13:41,185 --> 00:13:43,836 I never would have called on you. 166 00:13:44,420 --> 00:13:48,388 You'll find no one else who can do what I do. 167 00:13:49,453 --> 00:13:53,486 Well, I must admit, I am at my wits' end. 168 00:14:05,003 --> 00:14:06,349 Mr. Jones, 169 00:14:06,374 --> 00:14:07,812 whatever I do, 170 00:14:07,837 --> 00:14:09,580 whatever I say, 171 00:14:09,605 --> 00:14:11,655 do not interrupt me. 172 00:14:11,680 --> 00:14:13,370 What are you gonna do? 173 00:14:13,395 --> 00:14:16,675 I'm about to demonstrate my magic. 174 00:14:31,536 --> 00:14:34,324 Come on in, come on in! Welcome! 175 00:14:38,870 --> 00:14:40,658 Sit right here. 176 00:14:41,069 --> 00:14:45,015 So happy to see everyone! Welcome, welcome! 177 00:14:47,462 --> 00:14:50,322 Come on, come on! Hurry up, hurry up! Sit down! 178 00:14:50,350 --> 00:14:51,840 Rest your feet! 179 00:14:52,050 --> 00:14:53,438 Hurry now! 180 00:14:55,961 --> 00:14:57,193 Come on in! 181 00:14:57,218 --> 00:14:59,078 Today is a happy day! 182 00:15:01,195 --> 00:15:03,716 Yes, sit right there, sir. 183 00:15:07,540 --> 00:15:09,473 Good people, good people! 184 00:15:10,213 --> 00:15:12,760 My name is Mr. Smith… 185 00:15:13,090 --> 00:15:14,745 …and today, 186 00:15:14,770 --> 00:15:15,778 may be, 187 00:15:15,803 --> 00:15:18,381 the happiest day of your lives! 188 00:15:18,406 --> 00:15:20,346 As of this very moment, 189 00:15:20,371 --> 00:15:24,178 you are no longer the property of Mr. Jones. 190 00:15:26,705 --> 00:15:28,114 That's right! 191 00:15:28,160 --> 00:15:33,502 Not ten minutes ago, I finalized the purchase of this property. 192 00:15:33,610 --> 00:15:35,715 This is now my plantation, 193 00:15:35,740 --> 00:15:37,243 or, shall I say, 194 00:15:37,268 --> 00:15:39,175 our plantation! 195 00:15:39,200 --> 00:15:40,583 Yes! 196 00:15:40,608 --> 00:15:43,377 Yours and mine! 197 00:15:45,680 --> 00:15:51,846 Now, I realize this is all very sudden, but you are now all free! 198 00:15:54,646 --> 00:15:55,646 What? 199 00:15:57,260 --> 00:15:59,175 Free at last! 200 00:15:59,610 --> 00:16:01,321 Free? 201 00:16:04,965 --> 00:16:06,492 Back the fuck up! 202 00:16:07,290 --> 00:16:09,238 I'm saving your cracker ass. 203 00:16:12,391 --> 00:16:17,663 Yes, I did not even have the time to fully brief Mr. Jones here of my plans. 204 00:16:17,970 --> 00:16:22,025 I'm sure this is quite a shock for all of you, 205 00:16:22,050 --> 00:16:23,650 and for him as well. 206 00:16:23,675 --> 00:16:24,685 Legally, 207 00:16:24,710 --> 00:16:27,091 I own this plantation and all of you, 208 00:16:27,116 --> 00:16:28,587 but I don't see it that way! 209 00:16:28,612 --> 00:16:31,289 I see you as freemen. 210 00:16:31,314 --> 00:16:32,985 As equals! 211 00:16:33,060 --> 00:16:34,693 But there are legalities to deal with 212 00:16:34,718 --> 00:16:37,893 before the rest of the world will see you in that way. 213 00:16:38,760 --> 00:16:41,246 -Excuse me, sir. -Yes. 214 00:16:41,271 --> 00:16:44,865 Does… that mean we can leave? 215 00:16:44,890 --> 00:16:46,076 Well, yes! 216 00:16:46,101 --> 00:16:47,243 But as you know, 217 00:16:47,268 --> 00:16:49,665 we're surrounded by other plantations. 218 00:16:49,690 --> 00:16:52,525 If you were to leave here without the proper paperwork, 219 00:16:52,550 --> 00:16:54,958 any other plantation owner would snatch you up 220 00:16:54,983 --> 00:16:57,135 the moment you set foot on his property. 221 00:16:57,160 --> 00:17:01,448 So I urge you not to risk your newfound freedom 222 00:17:01,473 --> 00:17:04,637 by doing something so foolish! 223 00:17:05,260 --> 00:17:07,016 Now, you are all free to leave, 224 00:17:07,040 --> 00:17:09,165 but also free to stay! 225 00:17:09,190 --> 00:17:10,970 No longer as slaves, 226 00:17:10,994 --> 00:17:12,415 but as workers, 227 00:17:12,440 --> 00:17:14,276 willing participants, 228 00:17:14,301 --> 00:17:18,165 and part owners of this plantation! 229 00:17:18,190 --> 00:17:20,213 Now is the time to celebrate! 230 00:17:20,238 --> 00:17:23,101 And I'll be back to tell you more soon. 231 00:17:23,280 --> 00:17:25,748 For the rest of the day, leave your work be! 232 00:17:25,773 --> 00:17:27,566 Leave those satchels right there! 233 00:17:27,591 --> 00:17:29,991 Mrs. Jones has prepared a feast for you! 234 00:17:30,017 --> 00:17:33,878 Go on! Eat, drink and be merry! 235 00:17:34,368 --> 00:17:36,002 Go on now! 236 00:17:36,027 --> 00:17:37,941 You're all free! 237 00:17:39,648 --> 00:17:43,574 And welcome to the new Jones Plantation! 238 00:18:01,170 --> 00:18:03,986 You sold the plantation without telling me?! 239 00:18:04,011 --> 00:18:05,631 Of course not! 240 00:18:05,656 --> 00:18:07,026 What the hell was that?! 241 00:18:07,051 --> 00:18:08,690 Keep your voices down. 242 00:18:08,715 --> 00:18:11,750 Madam, would you be kind enough to provide me with 243 00:18:11,775 --> 00:18:16,035 an inventory of whatever provisions you have in your larder? 244 00:18:16,346 --> 00:18:18,735 Now, please. 245 00:18:19,950 --> 00:18:22,990 And prepare your kitchen for a large meal. 246 00:18:26,390 --> 00:18:30,583 You owe me an explanation! 247 00:18:36,772 --> 00:18:41,172 You just told all my slaves that they're free! 248 00:18:41,197 --> 00:18:43,897 How do you know they're not just gonna wander off?! 249 00:18:45,430 --> 00:18:48,657 I know because it is my business to know. 250 00:18:48,870 --> 00:18:54,411 I go by the name of "Smith" because I view myself as a smith of sorts. 251 00:18:54,436 --> 00:18:58,158 A slave-smith, to be precise. 252 00:18:58,730 --> 00:19:00,876 Well, Mr. "Slave-Smith", 253 00:19:00,901 --> 00:19:04,741 it looks to me like you just freed my slaves! 254 00:19:17,191 --> 00:19:19,710 Other than some food, 255 00:19:19,735 --> 00:19:23,255 and half a day's work from your slaves, 256 00:19:23,280 --> 00:19:25,675 what else do you think happened today? 257 00:19:25,700 --> 00:19:29,671 You mean… besides freeing my slaves 258 00:19:29,696 --> 00:19:33,108 and claiming ownership over all my property? 259 00:19:33,133 --> 00:19:35,026 I said words. 260 00:19:35,051 --> 00:19:39,566 I changed their perception of their situation. 261 00:19:41,110 --> 00:19:43,466 Other than that, nothing else happened. 262 00:19:45,233 --> 00:19:52,355 Let me remind you that I have not yet even agreed to purchase your services! 263 00:19:52,380 --> 00:19:54,144 Oh, you will! 264 00:19:57,033 --> 00:19:58,510 Trust me. 265 00:20:01,470 --> 00:20:03,036 Grab yourself a drink. 266 00:20:36,656 --> 00:20:38,874 It just doesn't seem real… 267 00:20:39,449 --> 00:20:40,785 This… 268 00:20:42,680 --> 00:20:44,720 …sure tastes real enough! 269 00:20:48,950 --> 00:20:51,546 You really think I could just get up and walk across that field 270 00:20:51,571 --> 00:20:56,246 and disappear into the woods and they wouldn't come get me? 271 00:20:58,590 --> 00:21:00,902 You know how long I've dreamed of that? 272 00:21:01,289 --> 00:21:04,568 Of course I know. It's all you talk about! 273 00:21:04,593 --> 00:21:06,448 But you heard Massuh Smith! 274 00:21:06,473 --> 00:21:08,135 Just because he said he would let you go 275 00:21:08,160 --> 00:21:11,525 doesn't mean someone else won't snatch you up before you hike half a mile. 276 00:21:11,550 --> 00:21:14,030 Is he even allowed to free us like that? 277 00:21:14,269 --> 00:21:16,070 Seems so… 278 00:21:16,676 --> 00:21:18,283 Relax, Sammy! 279 00:21:18,308 --> 00:21:22,354 For the first time in our lives, there's no need to rush or worry! 280 00:21:22,885 --> 00:21:27,178 It might just be the grace of God that sent Massuh Smith here to save us! 281 00:21:28,870 --> 00:21:33,350 Tomorrow, we won't wake up as scared, wretched slaves, 282 00:21:33,375 --> 00:21:36,908 but as free people, with hope and a future! 283 00:21:38,255 --> 00:21:41,121 A new normal for us all! 284 00:22:06,555 --> 00:22:10,568 Why am I sitting on my front porch, 285 00:22:10,593 --> 00:22:14,323 while my slaves are lollygagging 286 00:22:14,348 --> 00:22:16,595 and feasting on my supplies? 287 00:22:16,620 --> 00:22:18,753 You will have your explanation soon. 288 00:22:19,565 --> 00:22:20,707 Smith, 289 00:22:20,732 --> 00:22:22,840 you work for me! 290 00:22:22,865 --> 00:22:26,158 I'm about one minute from kicking you off my property! 291 00:22:26,331 --> 00:22:29,380 Just say the word, I'll be on my way! 292 00:22:30,100 --> 00:22:33,317 You can go back to doing things the old way. 293 00:22:34,330 --> 00:22:37,218 Maybe in a few days, or weeks, or, 294 00:22:37,243 --> 00:22:39,483 maybe even a few months, 295 00:22:39,550 --> 00:22:41,816 after your lovely wife has been 296 00:22:41,841 --> 00:22:47,303 repeatedly gang raped by a bunch of sweaty, dirty niggas… 297 00:22:48,256 --> 00:22:50,837 and you're lying in a pool of your own blood 298 00:22:50,862 --> 00:22:53,176 with your fucking head chopped off… 299 00:22:54,220 --> 00:22:56,906 …I'll be on my way, helping someone else. 300 00:22:56,931 --> 00:22:59,131 Someone else who has the sense-- 301 00:22:59,156 --> 00:23:00,586 Boss… 302 00:23:02,425 --> 00:23:04,883 Can I have a word with you? 303 00:23:05,332 --> 00:23:06,950 What? 304 00:23:08,350 --> 00:23:10,216 In private? 305 00:23:12,930 --> 00:23:15,016 Just say it, Jimmy Jack. 306 00:23:21,833 --> 00:23:25,433 -Who's the dandy nigger? -Back off, boy! 307 00:23:30,520 --> 00:23:32,500 Puttin' a shine on you, 308 00:23:32,525 --> 00:23:36,246 and a pretty little red coat, 309 00:23:36,300 --> 00:23:39,386 don't make you any less of a coon… 310 00:23:39,411 --> 00:23:41,020 …coon! 311 00:23:41,045 --> 00:23:44,355 And it sure as hell don't make you any better than me! 312 00:23:44,380 --> 00:23:45,973 Oh, I am better. 313 00:23:45,998 --> 00:23:47,370 Much better. 314 00:23:47,830 --> 00:23:49,409 I'm smarter than you. 315 00:23:49,434 --> 00:23:51,603 Much smarter. 316 00:23:52,940 --> 00:23:54,470 And much richer. 317 00:23:57,236 --> 00:23:58,922 If you don't back off, boy, 318 00:23:58,947 --> 00:24:01,603 I'll be a whole lot less deader than you! 319 00:24:02,280 --> 00:24:04,722 Don't you ever fuck with me again! 320 00:24:18,423 --> 00:24:22,449 Well, well, well! 321 00:24:22,956 --> 00:24:26,903 Looks like it's your world now! 322 00:24:27,260 --> 00:24:30,075 And we are just living in it, ain't we? 323 00:24:30,100 --> 00:24:31,802 "Smith" 324 00:24:32,810 --> 00:24:35,278 Stop fucking around, Jimmy Jack! 325 00:24:35,303 --> 00:24:38,568 Get the fuck out of here! 326 00:24:44,650 --> 00:24:47,014 You can't trust anyone named Jimmy Jack… 327 00:24:48,630 --> 00:24:51,770 Look, don't you let him know about our situation. 328 00:24:51,820 --> 00:24:54,750 I don't know about our situation! 329 00:24:55,100 --> 00:24:56,730 This better pay off! 330 00:24:57,753 --> 00:24:59,219 It will. 331 00:25:07,970 --> 00:25:10,023 He's moving in now?! 332 00:25:10,230 --> 00:25:12,363 We don't know this man! 333 00:25:13,373 --> 00:25:15,036 I don't like him much either. 334 00:25:15,061 --> 00:25:17,273 But, I don't know… 335 00:25:20,853 --> 00:25:22,453 Sweetheart… 336 00:25:24,260 --> 00:25:27,533 He says he needs to be seen here! 337 00:25:27,560 --> 00:25:30,585 Living amongst them and whatnot. 338 00:25:30,610 --> 00:25:31,726 I don't… 339 00:25:32,540 --> 00:25:34,488 I don't understand it all, 340 00:25:34,512 --> 00:25:35,594 but… 341 00:25:35,619 --> 00:25:40,995 I went and I spoke with Mr. Scott again today about that man, 342 00:25:41,020 --> 00:25:45,721 and after he had himself a good laugh about not telling me ahead of time 343 00:25:45,746 --> 00:25:47,988 that Smith's a nigger! 344 00:25:48,188 --> 00:25:52,848 He wouldn't shut up about the results the man gets! 345 00:25:55,330 --> 00:25:57,236 It better be worth it. 346 00:25:58,830 --> 00:26:00,556 I don't trust this son of a bitch. 347 00:26:00,581 --> 00:26:02,794 I don't trust him either! He's arrogant! 348 00:26:02,819 --> 00:26:05,998 My God, he's arrogant as hell! 349 00:26:07,350 --> 00:26:09,376 He is arrogant as hell… 350 00:26:10,330 --> 00:26:11,456 But… 351 00:26:11,481 --> 00:26:13,776 He knows his stuff! 352 00:26:13,856 --> 00:26:15,879 I really think… 353 00:26:15,904 --> 00:26:18,553 I think he can help us! 354 00:26:27,610 --> 00:26:29,483 Just be careful. 355 00:26:35,940 --> 00:26:38,668 For this plantation to survive, 356 00:26:38,693 --> 00:26:40,063 we need workers. 357 00:26:40,090 --> 00:26:42,060 And I did say workers, 358 00:26:42,084 --> 00:26:43,513 and not slaves! 359 00:26:45,610 --> 00:26:48,402 I'm offering one penny… 360 00:26:48,427 --> 00:26:53,263 …for every five pounds of cotton y'all bring in from those fields. 361 00:26:59,830 --> 00:27:04,830 You may work as much or as little as you wish! 362 00:27:04,916 --> 00:27:07,186 And you can begin whenever you want. 363 00:27:08,630 --> 00:27:11,119 That's all I really needed to say today. 364 00:27:21,406 --> 00:27:23,086 Look at them! 365 00:27:28,650 --> 00:27:31,830 If they don't bring in more cotton than ever before… 366 00:27:32,330 --> 00:27:34,323 I'll pay you a hundred dollars, 367 00:27:34,348 --> 00:27:36,236 and I'll be on my way. 368 00:27:43,719 --> 00:27:46,355 We're not actually going to pay them, are we? 369 00:27:46,380 --> 00:27:47,755 Of course not! 370 00:27:47,780 --> 00:27:50,799 What are we gonna do when they expect their money?! 371 00:27:50,900 --> 00:27:51,900 You'll see. 372 00:27:51,970 --> 00:27:54,240 I don't like surprises, Smith… 373 00:27:54,713 --> 00:27:56,126 You'll like this one. 374 00:28:11,360 --> 00:28:15,125 It has been great getting to know you all, and this plantation! 375 00:28:15,150 --> 00:28:18,797 While I do have some experience running farms and such, 376 00:28:18,822 --> 00:28:22,175 Mr. Jones here knows this plantation better than anyone. 377 00:28:22,200 --> 00:28:26,000 So I've asked him to stay on for now as an advisor. 378 00:28:26,830 --> 00:28:29,104 I realize this is not ideal, 379 00:28:29,129 --> 00:28:33,325 but let me be clear, Mr. Jones is no longer your master! 380 00:28:33,350 --> 00:28:35,856 He's just another worker here. 381 00:28:35,960 --> 00:28:39,647 In fact, he will now be using his management skills 382 00:28:39,672 --> 00:28:41,521 to serve you! 383 00:28:41,546 --> 00:28:44,486 Whatever problems you may have had with him before, 384 00:28:44,512 --> 00:28:47,746 you now need each other to make this work! 385 00:28:51,186 --> 00:28:53,446 You say we're free now, 386 00:28:53,471 --> 00:28:55,712 but you're still up there, 387 00:28:55,737 --> 00:28:58,492 and we're still down here. 388 00:28:58,920 --> 00:29:02,025 Now you tell us Master Jones is still in charge? 389 00:29:02,050 --> 00:29:04,293 No, no, not in charge! 390 00:29:04,326 --> 00:29:06,231 But he will manage some things, 391 00:29:06,256 --> 00:29:07,586 for now. 392 00:29:09,210 --> 00:29:11,506 Have you ever run a plantation? 393 00:29:13,253 --> 00:29:14,586 Hmm? 394 00:29:14,960 --> 00:29:17,935 Do you know how cotton is processed and prepared for sale? 395 00:29:17,960 --> 00:29:19,716 Do you know how to plan a budget? 396 00:29:19,741 --> 00:29:22,193 Find buyers and negotiate prices? 397 00:29:22,218 --> 00:29:23,846 Do any of you? 398 00:29:26,780 --> 00:29:30,262 We need this plantation to remain profitable! 399 00:29:31,380 --> 00:29:33,920 As a former slave myself… 400 00:29:34,306 --> 00:29:37,200 I know that every man deserves freedom. 401 00:29:37,224 --> 00:29:39,224 But freedom isn't free. 402 00:29:40,263 --> 00:29:42,783 And it won't be easy for him either! 403 00:29:42,980 --> 00:29:45,579 Going from being your master 404 00:29:45,604 --> 00:29:47,991 to just another worker here. 405 00:29:48,016 --> 00:29:50,344 He's one of you now. 406 00:29:50,369 --> 00:29:52,060 …like hell I am-- 407 00:29:52,085 --> 00:29:53,111 Next item. 408 00:29:53,136 --> 00:29:56,440 Jimmy Jack will now be in charge of our new security team, 409 00:29:56,465 --> 00:29:58,045 with help from Shane. 410 00:29:58,156 --> 00:30:02,041 I assure you that whatever role Jimmy Jack had before, 411 00:30:02,053 --> 00:30:04,573 his duty now is to protect this plantation, 412 00:30:04,598 --> 00:30:06,575 and to serve all of you! 413 00:30:06,600 --> 00:30:09,014 In the spirit of equality, 414 00:30:09,039 --> 00:30:10,755 I've chosen two of you, 415 00:30:10,780 --> 00:30:12,541 Slug and Scout, 416 00:30:12,566 --> 00:30:14,406 to join our new team. 417 00:30:19,143 --> 00:30:24,296 All security will be required to wear these blue armbands. 418 00:30:25,380 --> 00:30:27,500 It will be their job to keep order, 419 00:30:27,525 --> 00:30:28,973 and most importantly, 420 00:30:28,998 --> 00:30:31,006 keep us all safe. 421 00:30:31,416 --> 00:30:35,723 They deserve your gratitude, respect and support! 422 00:30:37,270 --> 00:30:39,383 There's one more thing before I let you go. 423 00:30:39,408 --> 00:30:41,085 It's a little thing, 424 00:30:41,110 --> 00:30:43,745 but I thought it might help serve as a reminder of 425 00:30:43,770 --> 00:30:47,296 what this little experiment of ours is all about. 426 00:30:47,428 --> 00:30:49,861 I commissioned a flag to represent 427 00:30:49,886 --> 00:30:54,435 the new, free, Jones Plantation! 428 00:31:04,530 --> 00:31:07,836 Yes, the free Jones Plantation! 429 00:31:12,436 --> 00:31:14,589 There you go, Mr. Jones. 430 00:31:15,770 --> 00:31:21,310 I also put together a pledge that represents what this plantation stands for. 431 00:31:23,543 --> 00:31:25,943 And it reads: 432 00:31:27,510 --> 00:31:31,270 "As free people, we work together for mutual benefit, 433 00:31:31,316 --> 00:31:36,522 pledging our love and loyalty to the Jones Plantation, 434 00:31:36,556 --> 00:31:42,748 which stands for prosperity and liberty for all!" 435 00:31:47,679 --> 00:31:50,037 Well, I… 436 00:31:50,062 --> 00:31:53,626 I think that's beautiful, Massuh Smith. Just beautiful. 437 00:32:17,336 --> 00:32:21,536 The new, free, Jones Plantation! 438 00:32:30,345 --> 00:32:32,998 Son of a bitch… 439 00:32:45,256 --> 00:32:47,062 Well Smith… 440 00:32:47,467 --> 00:32:49,982 I admit your plan 441 00:32:50,007 --> 00:32:52,283 appears to be working. 442 00:32:52,308 --> 00:32:53,414 But… 443 00:32:53,879 --> 00:32:56,416 What happens when they figure out 444 00:32:56,441 --> 00:32:57,621 it's all… 445 00:32:57,646 --> 00:32:58,821 one… 446 00:32:58,846 --> 00:32:59,849 big… 447 00:32:59,873 --> 00:33:01,679 lie? 448 00:33:02,619 --> 00:33:04,866 Then what? 449 00:33:05,010 --> 00:33:06,756 One lie 450 00:33:06,781 --> 00:33:08,883 leads to another, 451 00:33:09,016 --> 00:33:11,590 and a thousand more lies. 452 00:33:12,570 --> 00:33:14,619 Keep giving them an ounce of hope, 453 00:33:14,643 --> 00:33:16,940 and a pound of fear… 454 00:33:16,952 --> 00:33:19,659 …and they'll continue to believe every lie 455 00:33:19,683 --> 00:33:21,925 until they're dead in the ground. 456 00:33:21,950 --> 00:33:23,476 Here… 457 00:33:24,361 --> 00:33:26,690 On your plantation. 458 00:33:33,300 --> 00:33:35,506 Most people are weak-minded. 459 00:33:36,110 --> 00:33:37,833 Nothings. 460 00:33:39,603 --> 00:33:42,033 To wield real power, 461 00:33:42,058 --> 00:33:48,688 you must be willing to do what most consider unthinkable. 462 00:33:49,677 --> 00:33:52,092 Well, Mr. Smith… 463 00:33:52,117 --> 00:33:56,332 What most people consider to be unthinkable 464 00:33:56,376 --> 00:33:59,437 is that men like you… 465 00:33:59,870 --> 00:34:01,795 even exist. 466 00:34:09,098 --> 00:34:12,772 That's our greatest advantage. 467 00:34:40,870 --> 00:34:46,851 As free people, we work together for mutual benefit, 468 00:34:46,876 --> 00:34:52,847 pledging our love and loyalty to the Jones Plantation, 469 00:34:52,872 --> 00:35:00,196 which stands for prosperity and liberty for all! 470 00:35:06,263 --> 00:35:07,810 Thank you all for that! 471 00:35:07,835 --> 00:35:11,732 Doesn't it feel good to start the day reminding ourselves 472 00:35:11,757 --> 00:35:14,485 of our bond, and our commitment, 473 00:35:14,510 --> 00:35:16,707 to freedom? 474 00:35:17,310 --> 00:35:19,270 Before we all get to work, 475 00:35:19,294 --> 00:35:22,036 I wanted to let you know that I've come up with a way 476 00:35:22,061 --> 00:35:24,127 to make it so that each of you 477 00:35:24,152 --> 00:35:26,765 can quickly improve your situation. 478 00:35:26,790 --> 00:35:30,149 Obviously, you haven't been educated in the ways of finance, 479 00:35:30,174 --> 00:35:32,320 so I'll keep this simple. 480 00:35:32,345 --> 00:35:37,471 I've created something called Jones Plantation Credits. 481 00:35:40,040 --> 00:35:43,015 Think of these JPCs as money. 482 00:35:43,040 --> 00:35:44,970 You will now be getting paid in these, 483 00:35:44,995 --> 00:35:48,896 and can use them to buy all the things that you need. 484 00:35:48,921 --> 00:35:51,731 Also, I will allow some of you to borrow these, 485 00:35:51,756 --> 00:35:52,992 just to help you get ahead, 486 00:35:53,017 --> 00:35:56,842 to get the things you don't have the money for just yet. 487 00:35:57,690 --> 00:35:59,289 That's all for now. 488 00:36:21,077 --> 00:36:23,324 So... 489 00:36:23,349 --> 00:36:26,768 We're gonna be their banker now, huh? 490 00:36:27,450 --> 00:36:31,724 I do believe I like this plan for once! 491 00:36:32,850 --> 00:36:35,455 Can we put my face on them? 492 00:36:35,480 --> 00:36:37,424 -Can we put your face on them? -Yeah... 493 00:36:39,967 --> 00:36:44,978 Jones, do you not have any empathy for these poor idiots? 494 00:36:51,500 --> 00:36:53,022 I'm hungry. 495 00:37:27,600 --> 00:37:30,789 Mr. Smith, I was hoping to use those for a pie! 496 00:37:35,870 --> 00:37:39,299 Ma'am, can you run along for a minute? 497 00:37:39,920 --> 00:37:42,933 I wanna talk to your husband here about a matter. 498 00:37:45,450 --> 00:37:46,925 By the way, 499 00:37:46,950 --> 00:37:49,283 I may end up finishing all of these… 500 00:37:55,649 --> 00:37:57,122 As far as your pie here, 501 00:37:57,147 --> 00:37:59,906 I saw a crate of cherries out there in the icebox. 502 00:38:01,578 --> 00:38:05,517 I'm perfectly aware of the inventory of my icebox, thank you. 503 00:38:17,197 --> 00:38:19,757 As far as these… 504 00:38:21,817 --> 00:38:25,376 They're still working the same long, hard hours they were before, 505 00:38:25,400 --> 00:38:28,947 but now, for these Jones Plantation Credits. 506 00:38:28,972 --> 00:38:30,311 Just fancy paper. 507 00:38:30,336 --> 00:38:32,844 Ain't even fit to wipe your ass with. 508 00:38:33,188 --> 00:38:36,471 They're gonna be chasing after these like a drunk 509 00:38:36,483 --> 00:38:40,554 chasing a whore down at Old Mama Juju's Place! 510 00:38:40,680 --> 00:38:44,455 And we're gonna make sure, no matter how hard they try, 511 00:38:44,480 --> 00:38:45,915 they'll never get enough. 512 00:38:45,940 --> 00:38:48,421 And we'll be here to lend them a helping hand. 513 00:38:48,446 --> 00:38:50,315 With interest, of course. 514 00:38:50,340 --> 00:38:55,355 We're gonna keep them up to their ears in debt, aren't we? 515 00:38:55,380 --> 00:38:58,406 Up to their ears in debt. 516 00:38:58,850 --> 00:39:01,768 So we're gonna put my face on 'em or what? 517 00:39:04,420 --> 00:39:06,313 One of the nigg-- 518 00:39:06,338 --> 00:39:09,664 …"workers" has asked to speak to you. 519 00:39:35,620 --> 00:39:37,997 Samuel, isn't it? 520 00:39:38,297 --> 00:39:41,131 Congratulations on your newfound freedom! 521 00:39:41,430 --> 00:39:42,953 Thank you, sir. 522 00:39:42,978 --> 00:39:45,508 I hear you're one of our best harvesters! 523 00:39:45,542 --> 00:39:48,035 You've been paid fairly and justly, correct? 524 00:39:48,060 --> 00:39:50,008 Yes, sir. 525 00:39:50,210 --> 00:39:51,815 So, what is your complaint? 526 00:39:51,840 --> 00:39:54,288 No! No, I… 527 00:39:54,313 --> 00:39:56,648 just wanted to ask… 528 00:39:56,673 --> 00:40:02,228 You mentioned getting papers to be able to leave safely. 529 00:40:03,390 --> 00:40:05,435 I don't know if I would call it safe… 530 00:40:05,460 --> 00:40:10,343 I can't comment on how scrupulous the surrounding plantations might be… 531 00:40:11,310 --> 00:40:14,098 But feel free to leave once you get your papers. 532 00:40:14,123 --> 00:40:18,475 Wait, you said that there may be a cost for getting those. 533 00:40:18,500 --> 00:40:20,437 I was wondering… 534 00:40:20,462 --> 00:40:21,975 what that may be? 535 00:40:22,000 --> 00:40:23,658 Sixteen dollars, I believe. 536 00:40:23,682 --> 00:40:26,144 But I'm gonna double check that for you. 537 00:40:32,220 --> 00:40:34,900 Are you still interested in doing that? 538 00:40:35,840 --> 00:40:37,895 Yes, sir, but... 539 00:40:37,990 --> 00:40:39,330 Samuel, 540 00:40:39,376 --> 00:40:41,340 are you an honest man? 541 00:40:43,826 --> 00:40:45,390 Yes, sir! 542 00:40:45,415 --> 00:40:49,723 What if I were to lend you the money for your papers? 543 00:40:49,970 --> 00:40:53,312 Would you promise to pay me back as soon as possible? 544 00:40:53,530 --> 00:40:55,157 With interest, of course, 545 00:40:55,182 --> 00:40:57,323 for the risk I'm incurring. 546 00:40:57,800 --> 00:41:00,422 Yes, sir! I surely would! 547 00:41:01,670 --> 00:41:04,444 You got yourself a deal! 548 00:41:11,200 --> 00:41:13,633 I will not disappoint you, sir. 549 00:41:46,229 --> 00:41:47,815 My friends… 550 00:41:48,148 --> 00:41:49,775 Today… 551 00:41:50,575 --> 00:41:54,030 we must deal with an unfortunate situation 552 00:41:54,055 --> 00:41:58,206 Mr. Jones has brought to my attention. 553 00:41:58,916 --> 00:42:00,709 Mr. Jones… 554 00:42:12,610 --> 00:42:19,036 One of the many responsibilities I have here… 555 00:42:19,843 --> 00:42:22,432 is to make sure the books 556 00:42:22,457 --> 00:42:26,076 are kept in proper order. 557 00:42:27,243 --> 00:42:30,487 So, I'll keep this short. 558 00:42:35,456 --> 00:42:39,776 I have irrefutable proof… 559 00:42:40,518 --> 00:42:42,728 …that someone, yesterday, 560 00:42:42,753 --> 00:42:44,506 went into that barn, 561 00:42:44,531 --> 00:42:46,715 and they stole… 562 00:42:48,130 --> 00:42:52,574 …some of those Jones Plantation Credits, right out of the till! 563 00:42:55,770 --> 00:42:58,537 I don't know who it was… 564 00:43:00,841 --> 00:43:03,163 But I know this: 565 00:43:04,850 --> 00:43:08,208 The rules for general accounting 566 00:43:08,233 --> 00:43:09,960 are immutable! 567 00:43:09,985 --> 00:43:12,731 And they're crystal clear in this situation. 568 00:43:13,070 --> 00:43:15,264 My hands are tied! 569 00:43:19,010 --> 00:43:23,184 I cannot finish 570 00:43:23,209 --> 00:43:25,421 balancing that ledger 571 00:43:25,465 --> 00:43:28,298 until this matter is resolved! 572 00:43:32,521 --> 00:43:34,535 And that means… 573 00:43:35,854 --> 00:43:40,254 none of us can get paid… 574 00:43:40,620 --> 00:43:43,754 until I know what happened to that money! 575 00:43:46,254 --> 00:43:47,554 So… 576 00:43:49,905 --> 00:43:53,118 Does anybody have something they wanna say? 577 00:43:53,585 --> 00:43:55,231 Anybody? 578 00:43:55,256 --> 00:43:59,029 -I'm not losing my money! -If it ain't you, just shut your mouth! 579 00:43:59,430 --> 00:44:02,818 -Was it you? -No, sir. Not my boy. 580 00:44:03,300 --> 00:44:05,867 None of us are getting paid… 581 00:44:06,888 --> 00:44:10,833 …until I find out where that money went! 582 00:44:11,910 --> 00:44:14,966 Somebody fess up, I'm not losing my money. 583 00:44:15,370 --> 00:44:16,873 Somebody… 584 00:44:17,391 --> 00:44:19,377 Somebody… 585 00:44:19,892 --> 00:44:22,442 How about you? You have something to say, huh? 586 00:44:22,467 --> 00:44:25,704 I say, fess up! Somebody fess up! 587 00:44:25,729 --> 00:44:26,988 Stop looking back here. 588 00:44:28,500 --> 00:44:31,014 Somebody better get to talking! 589 00:44:31,905 --> 00:44:35,126 Somebody knows 590 00:44:35,151 --> 00:44:37,089 where that money went! 591 00:44:37,121 --> 00:44:39,088 Please, I did it. I did it. 592 00:44:39,113 --> 00:44:42,220 I was gonna pay it back. I was just borrowing it. 593 00:44:42,245 --> 00:44:45,282 -I'm gonna get Kay Kay something! -Charles… 594 00:44:45,307 --> 00:44:47,993 I'm borrowing… I'm just borrowing it. I'm gonna pay it back. 595 00:44:48,100 --> 00:44:50,338 -I just wanted to get something for Kay Kay -Charles… 596 00:44:50,410 --> 00:44:52,576 You know I can't work as fast as y'all! 597 00:44:52,601 --> 00:44:55,401 -You know I can't work as fast as y'all! -Charles… 598 00:44:55,950 --> 00:44:57,916 I'm just doing it for Kay Kay! 599 00:44:58,007 --> 00:45:01,167 Mr. Jones, I'm gonna get your money back. 600 00:45:01,561 --> 00:45:03,167 Please! 601 00:45:03,370 --> 00:45:06,781 I'm just… I'm just getting it for Kay Kay. That's all. 602 00:45:06,806 --> 00:45:09,614 It pains me to do this… 603 00:45:13,930 --> 00:45:16,336 …but you must understand 604 00:45:16,361 --> 00:45:19,572 that we must have law and order! 605 00:45:19,676 --> 00:45:22,526 Without law and order, 606 00:45:22,551 --> 00:45:25,107 we're nothing more than savages! 607 00:45:27,930 --> 00:45:29,589 And in here… 608 00:45:31,070 --> 00:45:33,374 punishment for stealing… 609 00:45:34,652 --> 00:45:36,170 …is twenty lashes. 610 00:45:36,446 --> 00:45:38,638 -No! Please! -Please! 611 00:45:39,711 --> 00:45:40,719 Please! Please! 612 00:45:40,744 --> 00:45:42,748 -No! No! -Please! 613 00:45:46,243 --> 00:45:47,250 No! 614 00:45:47,413 --> 00:45:48,887 No! 615 00:45:49,631 --> 00:45:51,398 Daddy, no! 616 00:45:51,630 --> 00:45:54,241 -Put it on! Put it on! -Mr. Jones! 617 00:45:55,731 --> 00:45:57,170 No! 618 00:45:57,263 --> 00:45:59,477 -Stop it! -No! 619 00:45:59,550 --> 00:46:01,939 Charles, put on the damn mask! 620 00:46:02,097 --> 00:46:03,171 Stop it! 621 00:46:03,349 --> 00:46:04,585 Stop it! 622 00:46:04,610 --> 00:46:06,621 If you and Mr. Jones decide all the rules, 623 00:46:06,646 --> 00:46:09,527 and punish us if we disobey, how is that any different from before?! 624 00:46:09,552 --> 00:46:12,032 -Samuel is right! -To the tree! 625 00:46:12,609 --> 00:46:15,420 Shut him out! He gets what he deserves! 626 00:46:16,209 --> 00:46:18,109 To the tree! 627 00:46:23,887 --> 00:46:26,708 -It's OK. It's OK. It's OK. -It's gonna be alright, Kay Kay. 628 00:46:26,733 --> 00:46:29,287 The same thing would happen to us… 629 00:46:29,430 --> 00:46:31,246 …if we were caught stealing. 630 00:46:31,610 --> 00:46:33,325 It's okay. 631 00:46:47,980 --> 00:46:49,602 Well… 632 00:46:50,353 --> 00:46:53,568 That almost went to hell fast! 633 00:47:07,830 --> 00:47:11,463 Clearly, a few out there are still capable of causing trouble. 634 00:47:11,500 --> 00:47:14,355 The sight of him being tied and gagged… 635 00:47:15,306 --> 00:47:16,707 and whipped… 636 00:47:17,470 --> 00:47:19,515 is too much too soon. 637 00:47:19,540 --> 00:47:21,789 Yes, yes… What was… 638 00:47:21,814 --> 00:47:25,696 What was all that mask about? 639 00:47:25,750 --> 00:47:27,936 To cover a man's face… 640 00:47:28,030 --> 00:47:29,963 takes away his voice. 641 00:47:29,988 --> 00:47:31,794 His identity. 642 00:47:32,660 --> 00:47:37,318 Even with animals, covering the face tends to make them docile and passive. 643 00:47:37,485 --> 00:47:40,898 Charles was ready to accept his fate once he got that muzzle on him! 644 00:47:40,923 --> 00:47:43,618 And sure, he whimpered like a dog… 645 00:47:44,660 --> 00:47:46,136 …but he took it! 646 00:47:49,705 --> 00:47:52,355 It was the others that caused problems. 647 00:47:52,380 --> 00:47:57,682 It's high time that we find them an outlet for their anger… outside of us! 648 00:47:59,450 --> 00:48:03,171 Does it really have to be this complicated? 649 00:48:05,410 --> 00:48:07,887 Man is a complicated beast. 650 00:48:08,140 --> 00:48:09,895 To master him, 651 00:48:09,920 --> 00:48:12,796 you must use sophisticated methods. 652 00:48:12,821 --> 00:48:17,033 I'm so tired of all this… 653 00:48:17,058 --> 00:48:19,684 mumbo jumbo! 654 00:48:19,800 --> 00:48:23,055 Become a master of this "mumbo jumbo", 655 00:48:23,150 --> 00:48:25,606 and you become a master of the world. 656 00:48:25,631 --> 00:48:27,583 Quite literally. 657 00:48:28,810 --> 00:48:32,076 I'm just trying to run my damn plantation! 658 00:48:32,101 --> 00:48:34,296 I don't care about running the world! 659 00:48:34,321 --> 00:48:36,172 Regardless of scale, 660 00:48:36,197 --> 00:48:37,780 the game, Mr. Jones, 661 00:48:37,805 --> 00:48:39,595 is still the same. 662 00:48:39,620 --> 00:48:42,033 The game is still the same. 663 00:49:25,050 --> 00:49:27,238 Has the father been notified? 664 00:49:28,460 --> 00:49:30,305 He's taking it hard. 665 00:49:48,230 --> 00:49:49,911 Clean this mess up. 666 00:49:52,330 --> 00:49:54,722 What do you want me to do with her? 667 00:49:55,678 --> 00:49:57,056 Burn her. 668 00:50:32,290 --> 00:50:36,509 I'm so sorry to say that it seems that… 669 00:50:36,943 --> 00:50:41,216 Poor little Kay Kay was killed by a wild beast. 670 00:50:41,320 --> 00:50:42,890 What do you mean? 671 00:50:42,940 --> 00:50:44,428 What beast? 672 00:50:44,745 --> 00:50:46,345 I'm not sure. 673 00:50:48,070 --> 00:50:52,028 It was probably a panther from the swamps to the south. 674 00:50:58,777 --> 00:51:01,397 I feel like I failed you… In recent weeks, 675 00:51:01,422 --> 00:51:05,569 two plantation owners told me about attacks on their farm animals. 676 00:51:07,830 --> 00:51:11,070 But I never, never dreamt… 677 00:51:12,488 --> 00:51:14,146 Kay Kay? 678 00:51:14,190 --> 00:51:16,129 Oh, Kay Kay! 679 00:51:20,704 --> 00:51:21,988 I'm sorry. 680 00:51:24,398 --> 00:51:26,198 I just can't… 681 00:51:31,218 --> 00:51:32,756 Kay Kay… 682 00:51:56,661 --> 00:51:58,219 What are you doing? 683 00:51:58,244 --> 00:51:59,769 We gotta get the boys together! 684 00:51:59,794 --> 00:52:02,169 Hunt down whatever kind of beast that-- 685 00:52:06,919 --> 00:52:08,736 God damn it, Smith. 686 00:52:09,150 --> 00:52:13,375 Don't you be playing your tricks and games on me! 687 00:52:13,400 --> 00:52:15,525 No, no, no! Don't put it back! 688 00:52:15,550 --> 00:52:18,741 We might as well make a good show of it! 689 00:52:24,033 --> 00:52:25,993 So, what really happened to her? 690 00:52:26,018 --> 00:52:27,786 Is she even dead? 691 00:52:27,811 --> 00:52:31,350 I needed something to get their minds off of what happened to Charles. 692 00:52:31,425 --> 00:52:32,975 And it worked! 693 00:52:33,000 --> 00:52:40,025 You needed a distraction to get their minds off of what happened to Charles, 694 00:52:40,050 --> 00:52:43,225 so you killed the man's daughter?! 695 00:52:44,580 --> 00:52:49,080 "You must be willing to do the unthinkable" 696 00:52:49,760 --> 00:52:52,688 Everything is an opportunity. 697 00:52:53,293 --> 00:52:59,193 Now you and the boys go, get out there and go, hunt down those imaginary beasts! 698 00:53:03,251 --> 00:53:04,970 Get! 699 00:54:27,020 --> 00:54:29,994 In nomine diaboli ars diaboli! 700 00:54:30,819 --> 00:54:33,744 In nomine diaboli ars diaboli! 701 00:54:33,894 --> 00:54:37,002 In nomine diaboli ars diaboli! 702 00:55:13,100 --> 00:55:14,815 I know you're scared. 703 00:55:14,840 --> 00:55:18,205 I know many of you have approached me about arming yourselves, 704 00:55:18,230 --> 00:55:21,335 but most of those I've talked to have wisely agreed 705 00:55:21,360 --> 00:55:25,980 that giving firearms to everyone would only result in accidents, or worse. 706 00:55:26,080 --> 00:55:28,455 Let's leave the guns in the hands of Jimmy Jack, 707 00:55:28,480 --> 00:55:31,366 and the rest of our fine security team. 708 00:55:31,838 --> 00:55:33,200 Now moving forward, 709 00:55:33,225 --> 00:55:35,635 Jimmy Jack's entire crew will now be armed, 710 00:55:35,660 --> 00:55:38,243 including Slug and Scout, 711 00:55:38,268 --> 00:55:39,893 for your protection! 712 00:55:39,984 --> 00:55:41,447 If there is trouble, 713 00:55:41,472 --> 00:55:43,172 shout out! 714 00:55:43,197 --> 00:55:44,968 And help will come. 715 00:55:46,043 --> 00:55:47,359 Just keep alert. 716 00:56:08,391 --> 00:56:10,004 Hello, Earl! 717 00:56:10,170 --> 00:56:13,086 -Hey there, cousin. -Good to see you. 718 00:56:13,210 --> 00:56:14,445 Good to be seen. 719 00:56:14,470 --> 00:56:16,203 Been a long time… 720 00:56:19,551 --> 00:56:20,976 How are you? 721 00:56:21,360 --> 00:56:22,585 Not too bad. 722 00:56:22,730 --> 00:56:25,263 Mr. Johnson, glad you agreed to meet us! 723 00:56:28,250 --> 00:56:30,196 It's okay, Earl. Go ahead. 724 00:56:32,575 --> 00:56:34,500 Don't worry, it's not contagious! 725 00:56:35,280 --> 00:56:37,461 -I didn't know you w-- -A what? 726 00:56:54,428 --> 00:56:55,845 Alright… 727 00:56:55,937 --> 00:56:57,778 What's this all about? 728 00:56:58,620 --> 00:57:01,395 We think the slaves are about to start some trouble. 729 00:57:01,688 --> 00:57:05,001 They're feeling a bit stuck under Mr. Jones' thumb here. 730 00:57:05,538 --> 00:57:07,613 We need to put on a little show. 731 00:57:09,385 --> 00:57:11,553 That's why you're here, Earl. 732 00:57:12,503 --> 00:57:13,878 You two… 733 00:57:15,061 --> 00:57:17,253 …are gonna have a little contest to see who can win 734 00:57:17,278 --> 00:57:20,944 the hearts and minds of the human livestock out there. 735 00:57:21,245 --> 00:57:22,328 Hmm… 736 00:57:24,520 --> 00:57:27,644 I don't know exactly what the hell you're talking about… 737 00:57:29,290 --> 00:57:31,220 …it sounds dangerous. 738 00:57:31,830 --> 00:57:33,545 What's in it for me? 739 00:57:36,230 --> 00:57:39,714 Play your part in this little show of ours, 740 00:57:39,739 --> 00:57:42,913 and you can get a percentage of the plantation's profits! 741 00:57:46,240 --> 00:57:48,817 Alright. Let's talk numbers. 742 00:58:21,860 --> 00:58:23,820 I know you hate me. 743 00:58:24,586 --> 00:58:26,170 And I can see that. 744 00:58:28,202 --> 00:58:30,636 But I'm just doing my job. 745 00:58:32,119 --> 00:58:34,132 But kids? 746 00:58:34,630 --> 00:58:37,212 I never mess with kids. 747 00:58:43,147 --> 00:58:47,203 There's some dark thing going on in this plantation. 748 00:58:48,107 --> 00:58:50,415 You watch out for yourself. 749 00:59:10,904 --> 00:59:14,890 Here are your speeches. Feel free to look them over for tomorrow. 750 00:59:18,338 --> 00:59:23,138 Well, I ain't gonna be able to memorize these words by tomorrow! 751 00:59:23,270 --> 00:59:27,511 No need to. Just familiarize yourself with it, and act like you mean it. 752 00:59:29,040 --> 00:59:32,085 Is all this really necessary? 753 00:59:32,110 --> 00:59:34,073 How many times are you gonna doubt me? 754 00:59:34,098 --> 00:59:36,925 Make me explain myself, huh? 755 00:59:36,950 --> 00:59:39,383 Haven't you seen the results I'm getting around here? 756 00:59:40,024 --> 00:59:42,899 Yeah, I know. But still… 757 00:59:43,600 --> 00:59:46,385 All this play act is... 758 00:59:46,674 --> 00:59:49,191 …feels ridiculous! 759 00:59:49,216 --> 00:59:51,933 I only prescribe what works. 760 00:59:51,958 --> 00:59:53,882 These aren't just whims and guesses. 761 00:59:53,907 --> 00:59:56,632 This art form, and its practitioners, 762 00:59:56,657 --> 00:59:59,723 have been pulling the strings of the world for centuries. 763 01:00:02,961 --> 01:00:04,385 Alright. 764 01:00:04,410 --> 01:00:05,444 See you tomorrow. 765 01:00:05,469 --> 01:00:07,493 -Earl… -I hope you've a good day. 766 01:00:07,517 --> 01:00:09,160 See you tomorrow. 767 01:00:15,728 --> 01:00:18,636 So where did you learn all this stuff, anyway? 768 01:00:20,395 --> 01:00:22,061 Master Morgan. 769 01:00:22,478 --> 01:00:25,970 He was a bitter, ruthless son of a bitch. 770 01:00:30,478 --> 01:00:32,503 I think he taught me only because he wanted someone 771 01:00:32,528 --> 01:00:35,169 to appreciate his genius before he died. 772 01:00:35,230 --> 01:00:36,836 And I did! 773 01:00:40,517 --> 01:00:41,604 What the hell? 774 01:00:41,636 --> 01:00:46,649 The power he had just through his words was awe-inspiring! 775 01:00:46,801 --> 01:00:47,861 Boy?! 776 01:00:48,469 --> 01:00:50,536 But you admired him! 777 01:00:52,027 --> 01:00:53,747 Absolutely… 778 01:00:54,535 --> 01:00:56,685 …up until the day I killed him. 779 01:00:56,777 --> 01:00:58,177 What?! 780 01:00:58,601 --> 01:01:00,743 He taught his student too well… 781 01:01:01,428 --> 01:01:03,185 He didn't see it coming. 782 01:01:06,686 --> 01:01:08,903 Gimme the goddamn gun! 783 01:01:10,886 --> 01:01:12,794 And you got away with it? 784 01:01:13,494 --> 01:01:15,302 Got away with what? 785 01:01:21,970 --> 01:01:24,995 I am truly a self-made man! 786 01:01:25,162 --> 01:01:26,861 It's ironic… 787 01:01:27,036 --> 01:01:30,595 I have that sadistic bastard Morgan to thank for it. 788 01:01:34,290 --> 01:01:39,615 …pledging our love and loyalty to the Jones Plantation, 789 01:01:39,640 --> 01:01:45,790 which stands for prosperity and liberty for all! 790 01:01:47,241 --> 01:01:48,654 Good morning! 791 01:01:48,730 --> 01:01:52,851 Soon you will choose who you want in charge here! 792 01:01:52,876 --> 01:01:55,830 Today will just be an introduction to the candidates. 793 01:01:56,240 --> 01:01:57,454 Remember… 794 01:01:57,479 --> 01:01:59,575 It's not about who you like the most. 795 01:01:59,600 --> 01:02:03,468 It's about who you think would do a better job serving you 796 01:02:03,493 --> 01:02:05,811 and this plantation! 797 01:02:06,046 --> 01:02:08,975 First, you will hear from Mr. Jones, 798 01:02:09,000 --> 01:02:11,533 and then you will hear from Mr. Johnson. 799 01:02:11,966 --> 01:02:13,286 Gentlemen… 800 01:02:30,600 --> 01:02:37,465 I know that some of you may not like me for the way things were in the past. 801 01:02:37,490 --> 01:02:42,487 And if I was harsh with any of you… 802 01:02:43,276 --> 01:02:45,223 I apologize. 803 01:02:46,460 --> 01:02:48,928 But, from now on, 804 01:02:48,953 --> 01:02:52,929 we are all in this together! 805 01:02:53,620 --> 01:02:55,753 I'm no longer your master. 806 01:02:56,060 --> 01:03:00,466 I am, in a very real sense… 807 01:03:01,053 --> 01:03:02,793 your servant. 808 01:03:05,430 --> 01:03:10,415 Now, I'm still gonna be here working, 809 01:03:10,440 --> 01:03:16,253 trying to make this plantation as productive and as profitable as possible. 810 01:03:16,400 --> 01:03:22,388 But no longer only for myself, but for each of you as well! 811 01:03:24,270 --> 01:03:28,858 And while I have nothing but the greatest respect 812 01:03:28,883 --> 01:03:31,643 for my cousin, Mr. Johnson… 813 01:03:32,140 --> 01:03:34,006 He's a fur man! 814 01:03:34,031 --> 01:03:35,837 He knows… 815 01:03:36,233 --> 01:03:37,513 fur. 816 01:03:37,870 --> 01:03:40,528 I know cotton. 817 01:03:40,670 --> 01:03:44,336 And I know this plantation better than anyone. 818 01:03:44,816 --> 01:03:48,429 I'm still gonna make sure everybody's fed and taken care of. 819 01:03:48,453 --> 01:03:49,742 But… 820 01:03:49,950 --> 01:03:56,857 …the main focus of my plan is that the harder you work as an individual, 821 01:03:56,882 --> 01:04:01,610 the richer you're gonna get as an individual. 822 01:04:02,015 --> 01:04:08,831 Each person reaping the benefits of their own efforts! 823 01:04:10,173 --> 01:04:11,453 Thank you. 824 01:04:12,555 --> 01:04:14,300 Thank you, Mr. Jones. 825 01:04:14,324 --> 01:04:15,866 Mr. Johnson… 826 01:04:27,986 --> 01:04:32,785 It's true, my cousin, he has more experience running this plantation. 827 01:04:32,810 --> 01:04:36,815 But his experience is running a slave plantation, 828 01:04:36,840 --> 01:04:42,460 where my experience is running plantations where the workers are there by choice. 829 01:04:43,470 --> 01:04:46,698 With my plan, everybody will be taken care of. 830 01:04:46,723 --> 01:04:48,012 Treated equally. 831 01:04:48,037 --> 01:04:50,817 Earl Johnson wants to take care of us, 832 01:04:50,842 --> 01:04:55,250 and make Jones Plantation fair and equal for everyone! 833 01:04:55,290 --> 01:05:01,435 His opponent, Nathanial Jones, wants to keep doing things the old way… 834 01:05:01,460 --> 01:05:03,838 …and we all know what that means! 835 01:05:04,810 --> 01:05:07,283 Mr. Jones pretends he's changed, 836 01:05:07,308 --> 01:05:08,908 but the truth is… 837 01:05:09,272 --> 01:05:12,136 He still thinks he's better than us! 838 01:05:12,161 --> 01:05:15,581 He says his "hands are tied" when we need help. 839 01:05:15,606 --> 01:05:16,866 But funny… 840 01:05:16,891 --> 01:05:19,158 There's plenty of Jones Plantation Credits 841 01:05:19,183 --> 01:05:22,390 for him to swindle from the till. 842 01:05:22,415 --> 01:05:24,396 Unlike Jones, 843 01:05:24,421 --> 01:05:26,539 Earl Johnson has spent his life 844 01:05:26,564 --> 01:05:31,017 running plantations where the workers are paid and treated fairly! 845 01:05:31,045 --> 01:05:35,593 Old, Honest Earl wants to serve you and Jones Plantation, 846 01:05:35,618 --> 01:05:38,623 and will fight to bring us together! 847 01:05:38,648 --> 01:05:42,986 If we lose this election and go back to doing things the old way, 848 01:05:43,011 --> 01:05:45,278 we lose everything we fought for! 849 01:05:45,303 --> 01:05:48,249 This election, the stakes couldn't be higher! 850 01:05:48,274 --> 01:05:52,796 Vote for Johnson like your whole world depended on it! 851 01:05:52,821 --> 01:05:56,781 I'm Earl Johnson, and we approve this message. 852 01:05:56,815 --> 01:06:00,867 God bless you, and God bless this magnificent plantation! 853 01:06:03,895 --> 01:06:05,508 Thank you, Mr. Johnson. 854 01:06:07,155 --> 01:06:10,495 You'll hear more about their respective plans soon. 855 01:06:10,728 --> 01:06:12,021 But that's all for now. 856 01:06:12,521 --> 01:06:13,628 Thank you. 857 01:06:17,009 --> 01:06:19,596 Alright, Smith, I want some answers. 858 01:06:19,650 --> 01:06:22,370 What was that about out there? 859 01:06:22,450 --> 01:06:24,930 Why are you trying to humiliate me? 860 01:06:24,970 --> 01:06:28,776 Make me apologize for what I do with my own property? 861 01:06:28,830 --> 01:06:31,470 That was just to make them hate you a little bit less. 862 01:06:31,495 --> 01:06:33,163 But both of you did fine! 863 01:06:33,210 --> 01:06:35,313 A few more days of this and… 864 01:06:35,338 --> 01:06:38,156 …you win the election! 865 01:06:39,560 --> 01:06:42,046 This… this is my plantation! 866 01:06:42,071 --> 01:06:44,733 You still represent slavery to them. 867 01:06:45,784 --> 01:06:48,649 Hmm… So… 868 01:06:51,540 --> 01:06:55,920 So if they think their vote actually matters… 869 01:06:55,960 --> 01:06:59,279 …slaves are less likely to revolt! 870 01:06:59,330 --> 01:07:01,934 But what if it doesn't go our way? 871 01:07:02,140 --> 01:07:03,834 It's just us here. 872 01:07:03,914 --> 01:07:06,918 It doesn't matter which one of you wins the election! 873 01:07:07,016 --> 01:07:08,799 It's not about who's in power, 874 01:07:08,824 --> 01:07:11,667 it's who they think is in power! 875 01:07:12,770 --> 01:07:15,591 So if we let them vote... 876 01:07:18,236 --> 01:07:21,363 …they think they're in charge! 877 01:07:30,690 --> 01:07:36,294 The Jones family has been overseeing our plantation for five generations. 878 01:07:36,373 --> 01:07:38,380 Things haven't always been perfect, 879 01:07:38,405 --> 01:07:42,933 but little ideas like God, family, hard work... 880 01:07:42,958 --> 01:07:46,884 Well… they mean something around these parts. 881 01:07:47,518 --> 01:07:51,591 Nathanial has always hoped for change since he was a child. 882 01:07:52,111 --> 01:07:56,441 Everyone knows the story of when little Nathan, barely six years old, 883 01:07:56,466 --> 01:08:00,460 refused to leave Muskrat Hollow that one summer day, 884 01:08:00,485 --> 01:08:02,880 when he fearlessly stood up to his granddaddy, 885 01:08:02,905 --> 01:08:06,498 Nathanial Prescott Jones III, and said: 886 01:08:06,523 --> 01:08:08,521 "Papa, I love you, 887 01:08:08,546 --> 01:08:10,911 but we are all God's children, 888 01:08:10,936 --> 01:08:12,546 and these black children… 889 01:08:12,571 --> 01:08:15,911 …well, they are my friends." 890 01:08:15,936 --> 01:08:18,477 They were his friends. 891 01:08:18,502 --> 01:08:23,471 You see, Nathanial's always believed that the true heart of Jones Plantation 892 01:08:23,496 --> 01:08:26,697 isn't nestled in the halls of our grand manor, 893 01:08:26,722 --> 01:08:30,581 but in the calloused hands of the workers in the fields. 894 01:08:33,716 --> 01:08:38,965 Nathanial Jones believes in you, and understands the value of hard work. 895 01:08:38,990 --> 01:08:42,609 But his opponent, Old, "Honest" Earl Johnson, 896 01:08:42,634 --> 01:08:45,760 believes in getting something for nothing! 897 01:08:46,410 --> 01:08:48,635 Doesn't sound too honest to me… 898 01:08:48,689 --> 01:08:51,435 We all know the world doesn't work like that. 899 01:08:51,460 --> 01:08:53,835 The time for change has arrived, 900 01:08:53,860 --> 01:08:58,235 and the chorus of freedom is ringing throughout our fields and pastures. 901 01:08:58,260 --> 01:09:03,768 It's time to redefine the relationship between our plantation and her workers. 902 01:09:03,793 --> 01:09:05,786 Nathanial will fight for you, 903 01:09:05,811 --> 01:09:09,652 and work tirelessly to keep this plantation competitive, 904 01:09:09,677 --> 01:09:12,125 profitable, and most of all, 905 01:09:12,150 --> 01:09:13,470 free! 906 01:09:13,515 --> 01:09:16,631 You deserve leadership that is worthy of the greatness 907 01:09:16,656 --> 01:09:19,504 of this plantation and her people. 908 01:09:19,529 --> 01:09:20,848 This election, 909 01:09:20,873 --> 01:09:22,995 vote for Nathanial Jones, 910 01:09:23,020 --> 01:09:26,255 and he'll work hard to make Jones Plantation great. 911 01:09:26,300 --> 01:09:28,853 And together, we can soar! 912 01:09:28,900 --> 01:09:34,420 And like Mr. Jones always says: "Never bet against the Jones Plantation!" 913 01:09:34,724 --> 01:09:36,565 I'm Nathanial Jones, 914 01:09:36,590 --> 01:09:38,711 and I approve this message. 915 01:09:38,805 --> 01:09:40,900 God bless you, 916 01:09:40,925 --> 01:09:44,550 and God bless this glorious plantation! 917 01:09:45,771 --> 01:09:47,725 Vote Jones! 918 01:09:49,363 --> 01:09:51,951 I apologize for interrupting your work, 919 01:09:51,976 --> 01:09:57,616 but Noah has asked if he might also be a candidate for plantation manager. 920 01:09:57,641 --> 01:10:02,094 And no, he has no experience running a plantation, 921 01:10:02,140 --> 01:10:04,214 but we're all free here! 922 01:10:04,260 --> 01:10:05,373 So… 923 01:10:05,827 --> 01:10:07,126 Why not? 924 01:10:07,620 --> 01:10:09,820 Noah, you have two minutes. 925 01:10:31,103 --> 01:10:33,443 I ain't no great talker. 926 01:10:33,836 --> 01:10:36,469 And I don't know no fancy words. 927 01:10:37,140 --> 01:10:38,340 And no… 928 01:10:38,601 --> 01:10:41,816 I don't know nothing about running a plantation. 929 01:10:42,520 --> 01:10:44,853 But I do have some ideas. 930 01:10:45,480 --> 01:10:48,926 And I think that it's time that more of what we produce… 931 01:10:48,951 --> 01:10:51,673 …goes to us, instead of them! 932 01:10:51,698 --> 01:10:53,574 -Uh huh. -Yeah! 933 01:10:53,599 --> 01:10:56,929 The way I see it, they can double what they let us have, 934 01:10:56,954 --> 01:10:58,340 and still be doing fine! 935 01:10:58,341 --> 01:10:59,621 -Yeah! -I think so too! 936 01:10:59,646 --> 01:11:00,962 -That's right! -Yeah! 937 01:11:00,987 --> 01:11:02,267 Yeah. 938 01:11:03,110 --> 01:11:04,915 We need them for some things, 939 01:11:04,939 --> 01:11:06,243 but they need us too! 940 01:11:06,268 --> 01:11:07,875 -Yeah! -Yes! 941 01:11:07,900 --> 01:11:10,781 Some of us are working our fingers to the bone! 942 01:11:10,806 --> 01:11:11,861 -Yeah! -Yeah! 943 01:11:11,886 --> 01:11:14,400 …while they sittin' around in that big, fancy house! 944 01:11:14,424 --> 01:11:16,434 -Yeah! -He's right, child! He's right! 945 01:11:16,459 --> 01:11:19,020 I think maybe they forgot that we ain't slaves no more… 946 01:11:19,044 --> 01:11:20,865 -Yes! -We are free! 947 01:11:20,889 --> 01:11:22,804 -That's right! -They work for us now! 948 01:11:22,828 --> 01:11:24,773 -Yeah! -We're free! 949 01:11:24,798 --> 01:11:26,548 -Yeah Noah! -Yeah Noah! 950 01:11:26,590 --> 01:11:28,061 If it was up to me, 951 01:11:28,086 --> 01:11:33,149 I would make sure that instead of wasting what we produce on all their fancy-- 952 01:11:33,174 --> 01:11:34,726 That's two minutes… 953 01:11:34,750 --> 01:11:36,714 but finish your thought. 954 01:11:40,725 --> 01:11:45,965 It's just… I will make sure we get what we deserve… 955 01:11:46,360 --> 01:11:48,033 Thanks, Noah. Thanks. 956 01:11:50,033 --> 01:11:53,173 We have two other bits of business to cover. 957 01:11:53,198 --> 01:11:56,360 Corn rations will be slightly lower this month. 958 01:12:04,205 --> 01:12:05,345 Samuel! 959 01:12:05,990 --> 01:12:07,161 Yes, sir. 960 01:12:07,185 --> 01:12:08,720 You asked to see me? 961 01:12:08,745 --> 01:12:10,166 Yes, I did. 962 01:12:10,191 --> 01:12:12,405 Your papers have arrived from the city. 963 01:12:48,262 --> 01:12:49,682 Hey! 964 01:12:51,405 --> 01:12:53,305 You are now officially, 965 01:12:53,330 --> 01:12:54,531 and legally, 966 01:12:54,556 --> 01:12:55,951 a free man! 967 01:13:02,666 --> 01:13:05,686 Do you still intend to follow through with your plan? 968 01:13:06,630 --> 01:13:08,179 Yes, sir! 969 01:13:08,439 --> 01:13:10,152 Yes, sir! 970 01:13:12,380 --> 01:13:14,070 When will you leave? 971 01:13:17,570 --> 01:13:20,661 A few days, I guess. I… 972 01:13:20,700 --> 01:13:22,950 …need to plan some things. 973 01:13:27,170 --> 01:13:28,740 I'm sorry to see you go, 974 01:13:28,765 --> 01:13:31,976 so I took the liberty of obtaining a map 975 01:13:32,030 --> 01:13:34,618 detailing the safest routes out of here. 976 01:13:38,019 --> 01:13:39,879 Thank you, sir! 977 01:13:42,150 --> 01:13:43,769 You're on your own from here. 978 01:13:44,443 --> 01:13:45,836 Travel at dark. 979 01:13:48,170 --> 01:13:49,870 Do you know how to read a map? 980 01:13:50,403 --> 01:13:51,823 A little. 981 01:13:55,590 --> 01:13:57,483 Do let me know before you head out. 982 01:13:57,995 --> 01:14:01,176 I may have a few things for you on your journey. 983 01:14:04,121 --> 01:14:05,748 Yes, sir! 984 01:14:06,810 --> 01:14:09,074 Thank you, sir! 985 01:14:13,016 --> 01:14:15,295 -Samuel. -Sir. 986 01:14:16,840 --> 01:14:18,776 I hope you know what you're doing… 987 01:14:34,919 --> 01:14:37,139 …to the Jones Plantation, 988 01:14:37,164 --> 01:14:42,860 which stands for prosperity and liberty for all! 989 01:14:43,320 --> 01:14:45,453 Attention, everyone! Attention! 990 01:14:45,720 --> 01:14:50,561 Your new plantation manager, Mr. Johnson, has asked to say a few words. 991 01:14:50,586 --> 01:14:53,426 -Mr. Johnson… -Thank you. 992 01:14:54,580 --> 01:14:56,375 I'll make this quick. 993 01:14:56,400 --> 01:15:00,160 My main goal is to make things fair and equal. 994 01:15:01,060 --> 01:15:04,435 But each and every one of you is expected to do your part, 995 01:15:04,460 --> 01:15:06,613 and you'll be paid equally. 996 01:15:06,700 --> 01:15:08,540 Also, from now on, 997 01:15:08,565 --> 01:15:11,242 two pennies a day will be deducted from your earnings. 998 01:15:11,267 --> 01:15:12,605 -What? -Why? 999 01:15:12,630 --> 01:15:15,059 But you'll be given free food. 1000 01:15:15,330 --> 01:15:18,342 If we don't work, do we not eat? 1001 01:15:18,420 --> 01:15:20,195 What if someone gets sick or injured? 1002 01:15:20,220 --> 01:15:21,657 And what about the children? 1003 01:15:21,681 --> 01:15:24,086 -Yeah! -Right! 1004 01:15:24,590 --> 01:15:27,679 We'll make sure everybody is fed and taken care of. 1005 01:15:28,060 --> 01:15:31,382 But when you're well, you're expected to go back to work. 1006 01:15:31,575 --> 01:15:35,579 If everyone is paid the same, does that include the managers and you? 1007 01:15:35,604 --> 01:15:37,475 There'll be one standard wage, 1008 01:15:37,500 --> 01:15:40,505 but those that do certain jobs will be paid a bonus. 1009 01:15:40,530 --> 01:15:42,165 And how much would that be? 1010 01:15:42,190 --> 01:15:43,638 Don't worry about it. 1011 01:15:43,663 --> 01:15:45,485 We'll figure it out. 1012 01:15:45,700 --> 01:15:48,418 You just do the work, and we'll take care of you. 1013 01:15:48,443 --> 01:15:51,581 So we can't earn more money by picking more cotton anymore? 1014 01:15:51,606 --> 01:15:52,740 No. 1015 01:15:53,186 --> 01:15:55,418 This plantation will run on equality. 1016 01:15:55,443 --> 01:15:58,003 You'll get paid the same, regardless of how much you pick. 1017 01:15:58,028 --> 01:15:59,843 That'll be all for now. 1018 01:16:02,176 --> 01:16:04,209 What's going on? 1019 01:16:06,066 --> 01:16:09,199 You are gonna be a pro with this! 1020 01:17:15,090 --> 01:17:18,425 As I'm sure you all have heard, 1021 01:17:18,450 --> 01:17:23,150 that sweet boy that we know as Tee Tee… 1022 01:17:23,175 --> 01:17:25,107 He was found hanged! 1023 01:17:25,132 --> 01:17:26,595 A poor little boy… 1024 01:17:26,620 --> 01:17:32,492 It seems that someone in the area got wind of what we've been doing here, 1025 01:17:32,517 --> 01:17:34,261 and couldn't stand the thought of 1026 01:17:34,286 --> 01:17:36,403 you all being free. 1027 01:17:36,460 --> 01:17:41,421 Some of these twisted souls just hate us for the freedoms that we enjoy here! 1028 01:17:41,870 --> 01:17:46,368 I will spare no expense finding out who did this! 1029 01:17:46,393 --> 01:17:49,699 But for now, we all need to be on our guard! 1030 01:17:49,724 --> 01:17:52,746 We'll be adding more patrols, keeping a closer eye 1031 01:17:52,771 --> 01:17:56,325 on everyone's comings and goings. 1032 01:17:56,350 --> 01:17:59,024 We will never forget Tee Tee! 1033 01:17:59,049 --> 01:18:02,690 And we'll never stop seeking justice for him! 1034 01:18:02,715 --> 01:18:04,552 Justice for Tee Tee! 1035 01:18:04,830 --> 01:18:06,833 Justice for Tee Tee! 1036 01:18:07,070 --> 01:18:08,722 Justice for Tee Tee! 1037 01:18:08,970 --> 01:18:10,855 Justice for Tee Tee! 1038 01:18:11,090 --> 01:18:12,974 Justice for Tee Tee! 1039 01:18:13,210 --> 01:18:14,690 Justice for Tee Tee! 1040 01:18:14,927 --> 01:18:16,486 Justice for Tee Tee! 1041 01:18:16,651 --> 01:18:18,324 Justice for Tee Tee! 1042 01:18:18,496 --> 01:18:20,213 Justice for Tee Tee! 1043 01:18:20,384 --> 01:18:22,139 Justice for Tee Tee! 1044 01:18:22,325 --> 01:18:23,673 Justice for Tee Tee! 1045 01:18:23,867 --> 01:18:25,221 Justice for Tee Tee! 1046 01:18:25,415 --> 01:18:26,680 Justice for Tee Tee! 1047 01:18:26,888 --> 01:18:28,110 Justice for Tee Tee! 1048 01:18:28,311 --> 01:18:29,562 Justice for Tee Tee! 1049 01:18:29,727 --> 01:18:31,059 Justice for Tee Tee! 1050 01:18:31,230 --> 01:18:32,592 Justice for Tee Tee! 1051 01:18:32,801 --> 01:18:34,088 Justice for Tee Tee! 1052 01:18:34,267 --> 01:18:35,570 Justice for Tee Tee! 1053 01:18:35,696 --> 01:18:36,983 Justice for Tee Tee! 1054 01:18:37,155 --> 01:18:38,421 Justice for Tee Tee! 1055 01:18:38,570 --> 01:18:39,910 Justice for Tee Tee! 1056 01:18:40,023 --> 01:18:41,332 Justice for Tee Tee! 1057 01:18:41,467 --> 01:18:42,776 Justice for Tee Tee! 1058 01:18:42,940 --> 01:18:44,280 Justice for Tee Tee! 1059 01:18:44,467 --> 01:18:45,880 Justice for Tee Tee! 1060 01:18:45,999 --> 01:18:47,362 Justice for Tee Tee! 1061 01:18:47,497 --> 01:18:48,851 Justice for Tee Tee! 1062 01:18:49,052 --> 01:18:50,488 Justice for Tee Tee! 1063 01:18:50,675 --> 01:18:52,355 Justice for Tee Tee! 1064 01:18:52,556 --> 01:18:54,051 Justice for Tee Tee! 1065 01:18:54,238 --> 01:18:56,131 Justice! 1066 01:19:09,268 --> 01:19:11,060 Sarah... 1067 01:19:12,324 --> 01:19:14,588 It's your name, isn't it? 1068 01:19:16,223 --> 01:19:19,414 Yes, sir. I'm sorry, sir… 1069 01:19:24,169 --> 01:19:27,102 Such a pretty name… 1070 01:19:40,450 --> 01:19:42,655 This is risky, what you are doing… 1071 01:19:42,680 --> 01:19:45,841 If I'm gonna make a better life for Sarah, I have to. 1072 01:19:45,866 --> 01:19:48,180 How long will you be gone for? 1073 01:19:48,269 --> 01:19:50,238 I'm not sure… 1074 01:19:50,507 --> 01:19:53,503 As soon as I find a job as a freeman, 1075 01:19:53,528 --> 01:19:55,124 I'll be back. 1076 01:19:56,740 --> 01:19:58,179 You hear me? 1077 01:20:03,086 --> 01:20:04,711 Do you hear me? 1078 01:20:05,266 --> 01:20:08,475 I'm gonna be back for you as soon as I can, okay? 1079 01:20:08,980 --> 01:20:12,491 Until then, Martha and Isaac are gonna take real good care of you. 1080 01:20:16,380 --> 01:20:18,238 Y'all keep watch. 1081 01:20:22,960 --> 01:20:25,313 You sure you wanna do this, Samuel? 1082 01:21:14,610 --> 01:21:16,783 What I've been seeing… 1083 01:21:17,448 --> 01:21:20,203 Looks like some of the "workers"… 1084 01:21:20,552 --> 01:21:22,563 …getting a little restless! 1085 01:21:24,810 --> 01:21:31,585 Seems like there may be some trouble brewing again there, Mr. "Slave-Smith"… 1086 01:21:33,860 --> 01:21:36,955 Give a man power over another, 1087 01:21:36,980 --> 01:21:39,378 and you'll see his darker side come out. 1088 01:21:39,403 --> 01:21:40,943 Yeah… 1089 01:21:41,850 --> 01:21:45,975 What if they decide to take matters into their own hands? 1090 01:21:48,208 --> 01:21:50,451 Those savages out there… 1091 01:21:51,016 --> 01:21:54,816 …if they ever catch on to the game you're running, 1092 01:21:54,868 --> 01:21:56,751 things go south… 1093 01:21:56,776 --> 01:21:58,314 Ooh wee! 1094 01:21:59,690 --> 01:22:06,205 …they're not gonna be satisfied with just Slug and Scout's heads on a stick. 1095 01:22:07,830 --> 01:22:11,955 They're likely to take that snake of yours and stick it… 1096 01:22:11,980 --> 01:22:15,083 …right up your ass! 1097 01:22:16,845 --> 01:22:18,549 Nah… 1098 01:22:18,574 --> 01:22:22,628 They think the managers are there to protect and serve them! 1099 01:22:23,687 --> 01:22:25,170 Samuel… 1100 01:22:25,795 --> 01:22:27,211 Come in. 1101 01:22:28,328 --> 01:22:30,128 Are you heading out now? 1102 01:22:30,291 --> 01:22:31,703 Yes, sir. 1103 01:22:31,740 --> 01:22:33,736 Hang on, I got something for you. 1104 01:22:40,206 --> 01:22:41,759 It's not much, 1105 01:22:41,784 --> 01:22:44,128 but it'll help you along your way. 1106 01:22:46,080 --> 01:22:47,469 Thank you, sir. 1107 01:22:47,494 --> 01:22:48,928 You're welcome. 1108 01:22:51,535 --> 01:22:52,868 Good luck, son. 1109 01:23:01,571 --> 01:23:03,751 Too-da-loo! 1110 01:23:43,263 --> 01:23:45,143 Skittle-ee! Skittle-oo! 1111 01:24:00,820 --> 01:24:03,895 Get off my land, jiga-spook! 1112 01:24:03,920 --> 01:24:07,184 Imma tan fuck your hide, boy! 1113 01:24:08,348 --> 01:24:10,654 Get that shit monkey! 1114 01:24:32,640 --> 01:24:34,856 I insist to be allowed to see him! 1115 01:24:35,480 --> 01:24:38,063 You don't insist on nothing around here, nigger. 1116 01:24:39,280 --> 01:24:43,296 You get the hell off my property or I might decide to keep you too. 1117 01:24:43,476 --> 01:24:45,816 Come on, Abe. Be reasonable. 1118 01:24:45,841 --> 01:24:49,015 You know Samuel is mine-- 1119 01:24:49,040 --> 01:24:51,036 --was mine! 1120 01:24:51,861 --> 01:24:54,235 Yeah, well… 1121 01:24:54,260 --> 01:24:56,044 …maybe he was. 1122 01:25:02,268 --> 01:25:04,001 But now no more. 1123 01:25:04,800 --> 01:25:07,885 -What would it take to convince you? -Who the hell is this, Nate? 1124 01:25:07,910 --> 01:25:09,870 Abe, what's your price? 1125 01:25:16,168 --> 01:25:18,941 That boy still looks pretty strong. 1126 01:25:19,380 --> 01:25:21,955 Even after what my boys have done to him. 1127 01:25:22,321 --> 01:25:25,830 After they caught him trespassing! 1128 01:25:25,855 --> 01:25:28,421 God damn it, Abraham! 1129 01:25:29,321 --> 01:25:31,025 I'll take eight hundred for him. 1130 01:25:31,050 --> 01:25:33,670 Oh, come on, you know that's more than I even paid-- 1131 01:25:33,671 --> 01:25:37,203 That's my price! Pay it or get the fuck out of here! 1132 01:25:37,891 --> 01:25:39,683 You no-good… 1133 01:25:39,708 --> 01:25:41,351 -Son-of-- -Done. 1134 01:25:54,986 --> 01:25:56,735 It's all there. 1135 01:25:56,760 --> 01:25:58,433 Now release my boy! 1136 01:26:00,140 --> 01:26:01,646 Hold on, nigger. 1137 01:26:01,671 --> 01:26:03,786 I ain't through countin' yet. 1138 01:26:19,460 --> 01:26:21,150 Let's get you outta here. 1139 01:26:21,470 --> 01:26:23,140 They took my papers. 1140 01:26:23,750 --> 01:26:25,391 Don't worry about it. Let's get you home. 1141 01:26:25,416 --> 01:26:26,836 Get. 1142 01:26:29,970 --> 01:26:32,303 Pleasure doing business with you boys! 1143 01:26:35,706 --> 01:26:38,213 You get the fuck off my property! 1144 01:27:00,515 --> 01:27:04,035 It'd be a lot easier if you really did own this plantation. 1145 01:27:04,060 --> 01:27:08,485 Having to get Jones' approval for everything is a pain in the ass! 1146 01:27:08,510 --> 01:27:11,170 I'm surprised the missus is still here. 1147 01:27:11,195 --> 01:27:12,795 What all does she know? 1148 01:27:12,820 --> 01:27:14,815 Only the basics of what we're doing here. 1149 01:27:14,840 --> 01:27:18,395 Although that clumsy Jones did tell her that the wild beast wasn't real. 1150 01:27:18,420 --> 01:27:21,281 Did he tell her what really happened to the girl? 1151 01:27:21,306 --> 01:27:24,487 You sure she doesn't know it was you? 1152 01:27:24,512 --> 01:27:25,745 Nah... 1153 01:27:25,772 --> 01:27:28,895 Mrs. Jones is the type to believe convenient lies. 1154 01:27:28,920 --> 01:27:31,132 Who else would still be married to Jones? 1155 01:27:32,776 --> 01:27:36,065 I'm still not clear myself what happened to Tee Tee… 1156 01:27:36,090 --> 01:27:37,655 Do I even wanna know? 1157 01:27:37,680 --> 01:27:39,855 Oh, don't play dumb with me, Mr. Johnson. 1158 01:27:39,880 --> 01:27:42,345 We both know what happened to Tee Tee. 1159 01:27:42,370 --> 01:27:45,375 He was a mute idiot, and a slave. 1160 01:27:45,400 --> 01:27:47,403 I did him a favor! 1161 01:27:47,960 --> 01:27:50,839 How can you be so cavalier about it? 1162 01:27:54,550 --> 01:27:58,440 You really did sell your soul to the devil, didn't you, Mr. Smith? 1163 01:27:58,730 --> 01:28:00,983 Have you seen what I got in return? 1164 01:28:31,983 --> 01:28:33,896 I heard what you're doing. 1165 01:28:34,603 --> 01:28:36,103 I know what you are. 1166 01:28:37,076 --> 01:28:40,130 You can't begin to comprehend what I am. 1167 01:28:40,523 --> 01:28:42,363 I know you've been lying to us… 1168 01:28:42,396 --> 01:28:44,534 Playing us like panpipes! 1169 01:28:45,576 --> 01:28:47,729 What do you plan to do with that knowledge? 1170 01:28:50,770 --> 01:28:52,415 I'll tell 'em. 1171 01:28:52,709 --> 01:28:54,235 I'll tell 'em all. 1172 01:28:54,260 --> 01:28:55,816 Go right ahead! 1173 01:28:56,880 --> 01:28:58,704 I'll call a meeting right now. 1174 01:28:58,729 --> 01:29:01,093 You can tell the others all about me. 1175 01:29:05,540 --> 01:29:06,935 You won't let me. 1176 01:29:06,960 --> 01:29:08,555 That's where you're wrong, boy! 1177 01:29:08,580 --> 01:29:10,759 I'll absolutely let you do that. 1178 01:29:11,170 --> 01:29:13,765 With you standing right there next to me. 1179 01:29:13,790 --> 01:29:18,645 And I would act shocked and hurt at your vicious and untrue accusations. 1180 01:29:18,670 --> 01:29:20,596 They are not untrue! 1181 01:29:21,050 --> 01:29:23,365 Do you really think that matters to them? 1182 01:29:23,390 --> 01:29:26,255 They don't want truth or freedom. 1183 01:29:26,280 --> 01:29:28,350 They wanna feel safe. 1184 01:29:28,390 --> 01:29:30,791 They wanna know that someone else is in charge, 1185 01:29:30,816 --> 01:29:32,163 and it's not them. 1186 01:29:33,560 --> 01:29:36,073 If they don't wanna be slaves… 1187 01:29:36,690 --> 01:29:38,403 …why do they put up with it? 1188 01:29:39,315 --> 01:29:41,500 They could overpower me in a heartbeat. 1189 01:29:42,870 --> 01:29:44,703 If they knew who you really were… 1190 01:29:44,728 --> 01:29:47,156 Makes no difference! 1191 01:29:47,200 --> 01:29:50,756 You offer them a truth and a freedom that they don't want. 1192 01:29:51,390 --> 01:29:56,458 They'll take the comfortable lie over the uncomfortable truth every time. 1193 01:30:01,483 --> 01:30:05,429 I could murder you right now in front of them… 1194 01:30:05,715 --> 01:30:07,856 …and I'd get away with it. 1195 01:30:09,692 --> 01:30:11,885 You gonna kill me? 1196 01:30:12,686 --> 01:30:14,405 I haven't decided yet. 1197 01:30:14,430 --> 01:30:17,490 I need you to stop being a thorn in my side! 1198 01:30:17,515 --> 01:30:19,245 Samuel, you're clever! 1199 01:30:19,270 --> 01:30:21,356 And you're a hard worker! 1200 01:30:22,170 --> 01:30:24,276 You could do well here! 1201 01:30:24,825 --> 01:30:26,451 If you just stay in your place! 1202 01:30:26,476 --> 01:30:28,825 You used to be a slave! 1203 01:30:28,850 --> 01:30:30,210 How could you?! 1204 01:30:30,730 --> 01:30:32,070 Samuel! 1205 01:30:32,880 --> 01:30:35,899 Did you ever wonder how the hired hands at the next plantation 1206 01:30:35,924 --> 01:30:38,712 so easily noticed and captured you? 1207 01:30:40,693 --> 01:30:43,485 Did you ever wonder why they beat you like that, 1208 01:30:43,510 --> 01:30:44,983 but didn't kill you? 1209 01:30:46,449 --> 01:30:48,630 And how I found out about it, 1210 01:30:48,655 --> 01:30:50,562 just in time to save you? 1211 01:30:52,348 --> 01:30:55,295 What exactly did your yearning for freedom accomplish? 1212 01:30:56,470 --> 01:30:57,773 You got beaten, 1213 01:30:57,798 --> 01:30:59,699 within an inch of your life, 1214 01:30:59,724 --> 01:31:02,687 and you ended up right back here. 1215 01:31:02,823 --> 01:31:04,345 Best of all… 1216 01:31:04,370 --> 01:31:07,290 I made you believe that you owed me eight hundred dollars! 1217 01:31:09,863 --> 01:31:13,688 Now, I did pay Abraham twenty dollars to put on that little act. 1218 01:31:14,070 --> 01:31:16,343 And it was worth every penny! 1219 01:31:17,083 --> 01:31:19,038 The harder you struggle, 1220 01:31:19,063 --> 01:31:21,156 the tighter your chains become. 1221 01:31:21,370 --> 01:31:22,915 Just fall in line, 1222 01:31:22,940 --> 01:31:25,478 and your life can be comfortable, predictable, 1223 01:31:25,503 --> 01:31:27,151 and safe. 1224 01:31:27,176 --> 01:31:29,566 If you play your cards right. 1225 01:31:31,480 --> 01:31:33,340 I'd rather die. 1226 01:31:38,859 --> 01:31:40,472 Your choice. 1227 01:31:45,109 --> 01:31:46,915 He's not what y'all think he is. 1228 01:31:46,940 --> 01:31:48,906 Why are you always causin' trouble? 1229 01:31:48,931 --> 01:31:50,388 Martha, I'm telling you, 1230 01:31:50,413 --> 01:31:51,835 Smith is evil! 1231 01:31:51,860 --> 01:31:55,475 -He ain't what he pretends to be! -Evil? Don't be talking like no fool! 1232 01:31:55,500 --> 01:31:57,726 It's all a game to him! 1233 01:31:59,440 --> 01:32:01,586 He said it to my face. 1234 01:32:02,100 --> 01:32:03,726 We are not free! 1235 01:32:03,751 --> 01:32:07,111 Son, if you're always picking fights, you'll find an early grave. 1236 01:32:07,136 --> 01:32:09,171 And if you never fight, you'll be a slave forever. 1237 01:32:09,196 --> 01:32:11,426 -I ain't no slave! -Samuel... 1238 01:32:11,451 --> 01:32:15,115 …you can't deny things have gotten better since Master Smith got here. 1239 01:32:15,140 --> 01:32:18,185 If he means us harm, then why does he help us so much? 1240 01:32:18,210 --> 01:32:20,295 He ain't doing it to help us. 1241 01:32:20,320 --> 01:32:22,925 He's doing it for himself and Master Jones! 1242 01:32:22,950 --> 01:32:25,233 Boy, you need to shut your mouth! 1243 01:32:25,258 --> 01:32:26,968 The whole farm can hear you whining on! 1244 01:32:26,993 --> 01:32:31,155 Always complain' about what you ain't got and how you'd rather be anywhere else! 1245 01:32:31,180 --> 01:32:34,535 That's because you ain't never been nowhere else, boy! 1246 01:32:34,560 --> 01:32:38,115 That world out there ate you up already! 1247 01:32:38,140 --> 01:32:40,073 That's why you're back here now. 1248 01:32:40,099 --> 01:32:41,640 Keep your head down, 1249 01:32:41,665 --> 01:32:42,675 do your work, 1250 01:32:42,700 --> 01:32:44,295 and accept your lot in life! 1251 01:32:44,320 --> 01:32:46,295 Why ain't that enough for you like everybody else? 1252 01:32:46,320 --> 01:32:48,915 Nothing will ever be enough for him! 1253 01:32:50,050 --> 01:32:52,305 Always complainin' about somethin'! 1254 01:32:52,330 --> 01:32:55,170 Then you gonna always be kissing master's feet. 1255 01:33:01,883 --> 01:33:04,731 Mind who you're talkin' to, boy. 1256 01:33:08,050 --> 01:33:09,465 He killed Kay Kay. 1257 01:33:09,490 --> 01:33:13,263 -Samuel, stop making up lies! -I ain't lyin'! 1258 01:33:13,436 --> 01:33:15,685 -Tee Tee too! -Enough lies, boy! 1259 01:33:15,710 --> 01:33:17,902 Boy, I'll bust you up! 1260 01:33:19,270 --> 01:33:22,402 You stand up to me, but not him. 1261 01:33:22,990 --> 01:33:25,056 You believe him and not me. 1262 01:33:27,990 --> 01:33:29,676 You believe me, don't you? 1263 01:33:30,670 --> 01:33:31,736 Noah? 1264 01:33:48,730 --> 01:33:50,296 He told me… 1265 01:33:51,943 --> 01:33:53,891 He told me you wouldn't listen. 1266 01:33:54,125 --> 01:33:57,491 That you'd rather believe a lie than listen to the truth! 1267 01:34:01,719 --> 01:34:03,145 He was right. 1268 01:34:25,750 --> 01:34:27,163 Sarah… 1269 01:34:27,341 --> 01:34:29,436 Do you remember what I said? 1270 01:34:29,583 --> 01:34:31,276 The path through the woods. 1271 01:34:32,082 --> 01:34:35,346 They don't believe me, but I need you to believe me. 1272 01:34:35,370 --> 01:34:37,617 If I'm not here to protect you, I need you to run. 1273 01:34:37,642 --> 01:34:39,725 You run and you don't come back, you hear me? 1274 01:34:39,750 --> 01:34:41,762 Why wouldn't you be here? 1275 01:34:42,848 --> 01:34:44,508 I don't know… 1276 01:34:44,950 --> 01:34:48,115 But if I'm not, you run, you leave, okay? 1277 01:34:48,233 --> 01:34:49,743 Promise me! 1278 01:34:50,750 --> 01:34:53,223 There's no time for tears, you promise me! 1279 01:34:54,619 --> 01:34:56,145 I promise. 1280 01:34:56,608 --> 01:34:57,612 Okay. 1281 01:34:57,854 --> 01:34:58,861 Okay. 1282 01:35:30,316 --> 01:35:33,082 If things go as expected later, 1283 01:35:33,116 --> 01:35:35,096 I'll be leaving here tomorrow. 1284 01:35:36,610 --> 01:35:38,604 I've already laid the foundation. 1285 01:35:38,629 --> 01:35:42,750 Just keep pushing the idea that the Jones Plantation represents safety, 1286 01:35:42,775 --> 01:35:44,156 prosperity, 1287 01:35:44,181 --> 01:35:45,595 and freedom, 1288 01:35:45,620 --> 01:35:47,724 and you will win the next election 1289 01:35:47,749 --> 01:35:51,613 with the message of "rewarding hard work"! 1290 01:35:52,350 --> 01:35:56,478 I just wish we could do it the old way… 1291 01:35:56,503 --> 01:35:59,357 It's simpler… It's more honest. 1292 01:35:59,382 --> 01:36:03,366 You can control a man for a period with brute violence, 1293 01:36:03,391 --> 01:36:06,788 but you cannot truly own a man 1294 01:36:06,813 --> 01:36:08,755 unless he thinks your word is law, 1295 01:36:08,780 --> 01:36:10,719 and that he must obey, 1296 01:36:10,744 --> 01:36:13,446 and is virtuous for doing so. 1297 01:36:23,680 --> 01:36:26,175 You can't do this, Sammy, it'll only bring trouble! 1298 01:36:26,200 --> 01:36:28,006 How long you gonna say and do nothing? 1299 01:36:28,031 --> 01:36:30,336 No one's gonna believe your crazy talk! 1300 01:36:30,361 --> 01:36:32,881 I gotta speak the truth whether they believe me or not! 1301 01:36:32,906 --> 01:36:34,301 Then it's in God's hands. 1302 01:36:34,326 --> 01:36:37,267 I will not sacrifice my soul to save my body, 1303 01:36:37,292 --> 01:36:38,941 and shame on anyone who does! 1304 01:36:38,966 --> 01:36:40,692 Sammy, wait! 1305 01:36:41,220 --> 01:36:43,006 You gonna stand up with me? 1306 01:36:43,300 --> 01:36:46,826 You know this whole plantation is a lie! You know what's right to do! 1307 01:37:11,406 --> 01:37:15,869 It's such a beautiful day here at the Jones Plantation! 1308 01:37:16,120 --> 01:37:17,573 Wouldn't y'all agree? 1309 01:37:19,260 --> 01:37:20,581 As you know, 1310 01:37:20,605 --> 01:37:24,153 any worker has the right to speak at any of our meetings, 1311 01:37:24,178 --> 01:37:27,686 and Samuel has asked to speak to you today. 1312 01:37:28,450 --> 01:37:30,963 No matter what we think about his opinions, 1313 01:37:30,988 --> 01:37:32,736 he still has the right to speak. 1314 01:37:33,580 --> 01:37:35,410 You have two minutes, Samuel. 1315 01:37:50,200 --> 01:37:54,809 I was excited when this all started… 1316 01:37:57,615 --> 01:38:00,808 …when he first arrived. 1317 01:38:04,080 --> 01:38:07,940 Don't you see what's going on? 1318 01:38:10,180 --> 01:38:12,573 We're no better off than we were before. 1319 01:38:15,595 --> 01:38:21,308 They let us complain and make suggestions, but they never really change anything. 1320 01:38:22,975 --> 01:38:25,981 They let us choose between… 1321 01:38:26,006 --> 01:38:30,908 Master Jones and Mr. Johnson, 1322 01:38:31,000 --> 01:38:32,828 but what's the difference? 1323 01:38:32,950 --> 01:38:35,095 They still make all the rules, 1324 01:38:35,120 --> 01:38:37,511 and punish us if we disobey. 1325 01:38:37,536 --> 01:38:39,001 We… 1326 01:38:39,025 --> 01:38:41,826 We still do all the work! 1327 01:38:42,550 --> 01:38:45,236 They come and take as much as they want. 1328 01:38:46,045 --> 01:38:48,783 They give us just enough… 1329 01:38:49,080 --> 01:38:50,366 Just enough… 1330 01:38:50,391 --> 01:38:53,665 that we don't rise up and run away. 1331 01:38:56,558 --> 01:38:58,291 "Slave" 1332 01:38:58,844 --> 01:39:00,764 …to "worker" 1333 01:39:01,760 --> 01:39:03,538 The way I see it is… 1334 01:39:03,563 --> 01:39:06,346 They just changed the words they use. 1335 01:39:08,290 --> 01:39:12,823 Nothing has really changed! We are all still slaves! 1336 01:39:14,570 --> 01:39:18,663 They use words like "free" and "equal" 1337 01:39:19,549 --> 01:39:21,670 …but we are not. 1338 01:39:22,510 --> 01:39:24,942 They say we can leave whenever… 1339 01:39:25,790 --> 01:39:27,913 …but all that really means is that 1340 01:39:27,938 --> 01:39:31,002 we're free to be someone else's slaves! 1341 01:39:31,705 --> 01:39:34,591 Why should we obey their rules?! 1342 01:39:35,240 --> 01:39:37,321 We didn't agree to this! 1343 01:39:37,346 --> 01:39:39,953 They forced this upon us! 1344 01:39:40,120 --> 01:39:44,958 They have tricked you into thinking that choosing your own master... 1345 01:39:46,310 --> 01:39:48,880 ...is the same as being free! 1346 01:39:50,063 --> 01:39:52,271 They have the power that they have 1347 01:39:52,283 --> 01:39:56,025 because we treat them as if they are our rightful masters! 1348 01:39:56,050 --> 01:39:58,109 Like they own us! 1349 01:39:58,150 --> 01:39:59,989 They are men! 1350 01:40:00,014 --> 01:40:01,796 Mortal men. 1351 01:40:02,636 --> 01:40:04,442 And so are we. 1352 01:40:06,365 --> 01:40:08,876 Their pretty words have fooled you! 1353 01:40:10,118 --> 01:40:14,345 If you do not free your minds from their lies, 1354 01:40:14,370 --> 01:40:16,251 you can never free your bodies. 1355 01:40:16,276 --> 01:40:21,091 Freedom is ours the moment we claim it! 1356 01:40:21,116 --> 01:40:23,622 We can change things! 1357 01:40:26,069 --> 01:40:27,845 -They are-- -The time is up, Samuel. 1358 01:40:27,870 --> 01:40:29,101 If we were really free-- 1359 01:40:29,126 --> 01:40:30,799 If we are really free, 1360 01:40:30,824 --> 01:40:33,632 how come they control when we can speak? 1361 01:40:33,657 --> 01:40:35,270 Like a selfish animal, 1362 01:40:35,295 --> 01:40:37,890 you ignore the rules whenever it suits you! 1363 01:40:37,915 --> 01:40:40,805 And now you're encouraging chaos and lawlessness! 1364 01:40:40,830 --> 01:40:43,411 He killed Tee Tee and Kay Kay! 1365 01:40:43,436 --> 01:40:45,516 -To the tree! -You don't know who he is! 1366 01:40:45,541 --> 01:40:47,803 You don't know who he really is! 1367 01:40:47,990 --> 01:40:51,101 -He killed Kay Kay and Tee Tee! -Shut up! Shut up! 1368 01:40:52,748 --> 01:40:54,548 -They are using y'all. -Right here. 1369 01:40:54,573 --> 01:40:56,942 -They are using y'all! -Shut up! 1370 01:41:02,343 --> 01:41:04,243 String him up there. 1371 01:41:07,768 --> 01:41:09,441 Where is Jimmy Jack? 1372 01:41:12,760 --> 01:41:15,540 He's gonna miss out on all the fun! 1373 01:41:21,297 --> 01:41:22,665 Get him up there! 1374 01:41:22,690 --> 01:41:24,030 Begin! 1375 01:41:24,783 --> 01:41:26,323 -Whip him! -Get him! 1376 01:41:26,354 --> 01:41:29,887 -Whip him! -Harder! Harder! 1377 01:41:30,596 --> 01:41:32,270 -Whip him! -Get him! 1378 01:41:32,294 --> 01:41:34,655 -Whip him! -I told y'all he was lying! 1379 01:41:34,680 --> 01:41:36,273 We found the traitor! 1380 01:41:36,298 --> 01:41:38,873 Samuel's not the victim here! You are! 1381 01:41:38,898 --> 01:41:40,651 -Get him! -Get him! 1382 01:42:00,638 --> 01:42:02,671 -Whip him! -Yeah! 1383 01:42:02,812 --> 01:42:05,911 -Whip him! -Whip him! 1384 01:42:06,357 --> 01:42:07,571 Yeah! 1385 01:42:12,044 --> 01:42:14,524 -Yeah! -Whip him! 1386 01:42:19,584 --> 01:42:23,379 If you place a man in physical chains, 1387 01:42:23,404 --> 01:42:25,970 he will see that he's enslaved. 1388 01:42:25,995 --> 01:42:33,357 But… if you replace the physical chains with mental ones, 1389 01:42:33,382 --> 01:42:39,768 most will never see that they're still enslaved! 1390 01:42:39,793 --> 01:42:45,879 Once you convince a man that he is "free", 1391 01:42:45,904 --> 01:42:50,910 there's no end to the abuse they will endure, 1392 01:42:50,935 --> 01:42:55,095 and even defend, in the name of that freedom. 1393 01:42:56,410 --> 01:43:00,290 And even if somebody comes along, like Samuel, 1394 01:43:00,315 --> 01:43:04,183 and tries to tell them the truth about the situation, 1395 01:43:04,208 --> 01:43:06,025 they won't believe it! 1396 01:43:06,050 --> 01:43:09,063 And we can step in, shut them down, 1397 01:43:09,088 --> 01:43:13,303 in the name of maintaining "law and order". 1398 01:43:14,556 --> 01:43:17,104 And the crowd… huh, the crowd… 1399 01:43:17,129 --> 01:43:21,562 They'll cheer as we punish that troublemaker… 1400 01:43:21,587 --> 01:43:23,158 …malcontent. 1401 01:43:23,183 --> 01:43:26,478 A threat to their freedom they imagine they have. 1402 01:43:26,503 --> 01:43:28,327 -Get him! Yes! Yes! -Whip him! 1403 01:43:28,352 --> 01:43:30,338 -Samuel hates our freedom! -Yes, yes! 1404 01:43:30,363 --> 01:43:32,331 -Get him! -Yes, yes! 1405 01:43:32,365 --> 01:43:35,309 You see, most people… 1406 01:43:35,736 --> 01:43:40,671 …they will never understand the system that actually controls them! 1407 01:43:40,700 --> 01:43:45,513 Because deep, deep down inside of them, 1408 01:43:45,780 --> 01:43:47,425 they don't want to. 1409 01:43:47,450 --> 01:43:52,938 It's easier to just go along with the crowd! 1410 01:43:52,963 --> 01:43:54,731 To believe… 1411 01:43:55,389 --> 01:43:57,615 …convenient lies. 1412 01:43:57,820 --> 01:44:02,835 To deny obvious truths that are right in front of their face! 1413 01:44:05,050 --> 01:44:07,763 Seems we've reached that point now, 1414 01:44:07,788 --> 01:44:10,275 here in the Jones Plantation. 1415 01:44:10,300 --> 01:44:14,270 The work of Mr. Slave-Smith over there… 1416 01:44:14,650 --> 01:44:16,349 …is done. 1417 01:44:21,478 --> 01:44:22,691 Yes, yes! 1418 01:44:22,716 --> 01:44:23,809 -Yeah! -Yeah! 1419 01:44:23,833 --> 01:44:25,116 -Get him! -Yeah! 1420 01:44:25,443 --> 01:44:27,303 -Whip him! -Get him! 1421 01:44:27,563 --> 01:44:29,256 -Yeah! -Yeah! 1422 01:44:29,280 --> 01:44:31,680 -Whip him! -Get him! 1423 01:44:31,704 --> 01:44:33,971 -Get him! -Whip him! 1424 01:44:34,351 --> 01:44:36,111 -Harder! -Whip him! 1425 01:44:36,251 --> 01:44:37,624 Get him! 1426 01:44:38,010 --> 01:44:39,991 -Harder! -Get him! 1427 01:44:43,950 --> 01:44:47,985 Be proud of what we've built here, but our work is not done! 1428 01:44:48,010 --> 01:44:55,123 We must keep the flames of freedom burning here on the Jones Plantation! 1429 01:46:06,143 --> 01:46:08,283 We're all free now! 1430 01:46:08,308 --> 01:46:10,443 We're all free! 1431 01:46:28,094 --> 01:46:29,534 Subtitles by JC 1432 01:46:29,559 --> 01:46:35,007 If you think that the message of this movie is important, you can help in two ways: 1433 01:46:35,032 --> 01:46:40,405 1) Recommending it to everyone you know 2) Getting something at the movie's website 1434 01:46:40,430 --> 01:46:45,660 jonesplantationfilm.com 1435 01:46:45,685 --> 01:46:50,991 For free videos and ways to support Larken Rose, please check out Larken's YT channel: 1436 01:46:51,016 --> 01:46:56,632 youtube.com/@LarkenRose 1437 01:46:58,506 --> 01:47:01,112 Welcome to the new world disorder 1438 01:47:01,136 --> 01:47:03,939 Where hoarders are about to use health to close borders 1439 01:47:03,964 --> 01:47:06,560 People terrified so they comply and follow orders 1440 01:47:06,585 --> 01:47:09,375 Volunteers in a sacrificial slaughter 1441 01:47:09,400 --> 01:47:12,406 Safety’s what they’re begging for, but danger’s what they’re heading towards 1442 01:47:12,431 --> 01:47:14,900 A world in which freedom is based on social credit scores 1443 01:47:14,925 --> 01:47:17,245 Gotta trust the science and the ones who check the facts 1444 01:47:17,270 --> 01:47:20,331 Free thinking is a crime and you are guilty until vaxxed 1445 01:47:20,356 --> 01:47:23,035 New world disorder is a plague upon humanity 1446 01:47:23,060 --> 01:47:25,660 Fear and paranoia so the norm is our insanity 1447 01:47:25,661 --> 01:47:28,220 Well-known liars telling us to trust the science 1448 01:47:28,245 --> 01:47:31,206 So when reputable scientists defy it, they are silenced 1449 01:47:31,231 --> 01:47:33,912 Shh, come here Let me whisper in your ear 1450 01:47:33,937 --> 01:47:36,332 The real pandemic is of ignorance and fear 1451 01:47:36,357 --> 01:47:39,255 It should be crystal clear that this ain't about health 1452 01:47:39,280 --> 01:47:42,177 It's all about control and the transfer of wealth 1453 01:47:42,202 --> 01:47:44,719 Cancerous cells spreading rapidly and violently 1454 01:47:44,744 --> 01:47:47,592 The tragic irony is the deadliest virus is tyranny 1455 01:47:47,617 --> 01:47:50,078 Bodily autonomy is a fundamental right 1456 01:47:50,103 --> 01:47:52,723 Violated every day by governmental oversight 1457 01:47:52,748 --> 01:47:54,609 And it ain't nothing new 1458 01:47:54,634 --> 01:47:58,175 For over 50 years the drug war been telling us what we can and can't do 1459 01:47:58,200 --> 01:48:00,815 With our body and our minds, this is not the first time 1460 01:48:00,840 --> 01:48:03,928 the government committed crimes, 'cause it's violent by design 1461 01:48:03,953 --> 01:48:06,546 Welcome to the new world disorder 1462 01:48:06,571 --> 01:48:09,440 Where hoarders are about to use health to close borders 1463 01:48:09,465 --> 01:48:12,044 People terrified so they comply and follow orders 1464 01:48:12,069 --> 01:48:14,844 Volunteers in a sacrificial slaughter 1465 01:48:14,869 --> 01:48:17,889 Safety’s what they’re begging for, but danger’s what they’re heading towards 1466 01:48:17,914 --> 01:48:20,333 A world in which freedom is based on social credit scores 1467 01:48:20,358 --> 01:48:22,740 Gotta trust the science and the ones who check the facts 1468 01:48:22,741 --> 01:48:26,001 Free thinking is a crime and you are guilty until vaxxed 1469 01:48:26,026 --> 01:48:28,348 The next chapter in the fabricated factors 1470 01:48:28,373 --> 01:48:31,040 Weather modification, unnatural disasters 1471 01:48:32,146 --> 01:48:33,614 They say we gotta save the Earth 1472 01:48:33,639 --> 01:48:37,046 Before we destroy the planet, the planet will kill us first 1473 01:48:37,073 --> 01:48:39,281 It's begun, Agenda 21 1474 01:48:39,306 --> 01:48:41,895 They'll probably try convincing us that we go burn the sun 1475 01:48:41,920 --> 01:48:44,833 Or maybe they gonna come with an alien attack 1476 01:48:44,880 --> 01:48:47,815 They create the problem and the way that they react is 1477 01:48:47,840 --> 01:48:50,346 With a solution they claim is to save us 1478 01:48:50,371 --> 01:48:52,991 When in reality their aim is to enslave us 1479 01:48:53,016 --> 01:48:55,740 Government's conducting fear based psy-ops 1480 01:48:55,765 --> 01:48:58,692 Harnessing energy for the pyramid psychos 1481 01:48:58,717 --> 01:49:01,818 Occult rituals where pedophilia is habitual 1482 01:49:01,843 --> 01:49:03,958 They want us to think that it's all mythical 1483 01:49:03,983 --> 01:49:06,360 It's a transition of transhumanism 1484 01:49:06,385 --> 01:49:09,395 In a world where free thinking can land you in prison 1485 01:49:09,420 --> 01:49:11,995 Welcome to the new world disorder 1486 01:49:12,020 --> 01:49:14,868 Where hoarders are about to use health to close borders 1487 01:49:14,893 --> 01:49:17,521 People terrified so they comply and follow orders 1488 01:49:17,546 --> 01:49:20,312 Volunteers in a sacrificial slaughter 1489 01:49:20,337 --> 01:49:23,395 Safety’s what they’re begging for, but danger’s what they’re heading towards 1490 01:49:23,420 --> 01:49:25,800 A world in which freedom is based on social credit scores 1491 01:49:25,825 --> 01:49:28,171 Gotta trust the science and the ones who check the facts 1492 01:49:28,196 --> 01:49:31,858 Free thinking is a crime and you are guilty until vaxxed