1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:04,162 WWW.MY-SUBS.CO 1 00:00:34,034 --> 00:00:38,697 ERIC: Okay, boys, now that Daddy has changed your outfits yet again, 2 00:00:38,872 --> 00:00:41,708 we're going to try to be neater, aren't we? 3 00:00:41,917 --> 00:00:47,161 So when we eat, the food doesn't belong on our shirt. 4 00:00:47,756 --> 00:00:49,501 - No. - No. 5 00:00:49,716 --> 00:00:52,553 No. And it doesn't belong on the floor. 6 00:00:52,761 --> 00:00:54,091 No. 7 00:00:54,263 --> 00:00:56,221 ERIC: No. 8 00:00:56,431 --> 00:00:57,595 So where does it belong? 9 00:00:59,184 --> 00:01:01,854 Yes, in your mouths. Yes. 10 00:01:02,062 --> 00:01:03,937 - Yeah. - Yeah. 11 00:01:04,106 --> 00:01:05,898 Come on, let's go. 12 00:01:08,569 --> 00:01:11,524 Brilliant. Brilliant children. 13 00:01:16,869 --> 00:01:18,364 Hello? Annie? 14 00:01:21,498 --> 00:01:22,910 - [MOUTHS] Go. ERIC: Anybody? 15 00:01:23,125 --> 00:01:24,240 Hi. 16 00:01:47,107 --> 00:01:49,184 [HAPPY BARKING] 17 00:01:50,652 --> 00:01:53,322 We'll have to make a break for the garage. 18 00:02:20,098 --> 00:02:22,139 [YELLS] 19 00:02:25,229 --> 00:02:27,637 What's going on? Why are you so jumpy? 20 00:02:27,856 --> 00:02:29,933 Were you just...? 21 00:02:30,108 --> 00:02:31,853 Never mind, it's... 22 00:02:45,707 --> 00:02:47,748 We'll be safe here. 23 00:04:10,000 --> 00:04:11,579 This is just great. 24 00:04:11,752 --> 00:04:13,164 Mary! 25 00:04:19,968 --> 00:04:21,962 Mary. 26 00:04:29,436 --> 00:04:31,145 Mary. 27 00:04:52,376 --> 00:04:53,788 Mary! 28 00:04:53,961 --> 00:04:56,879 Okay, the whole world heard you. What's wrong? 29 00:04:57,089 --> 00:05:00,007 I'll tell you what's wrong. It's called not respecting my things. 30 00:05:00,175 --> 00:05:02,335 If you wanna borrow something, you should ask first 31 00:05:02,511 --> 00:05:05,429 instead of plundering and pilfering through all my drawers. 32 00:05:05,639 --> 00:05:08,724 I didn't do this. I didn't plunder or pilfer. 33 00:05:08,892 --> 00:05:12,428 Oh, really? Define either one of them. 34 00:05:13,272 --> 00:05:14,897 You know I'm not good at this game. 35 00:05:15,107 --> 00:05:17,065 If you can't define it, then don't deny it. 36 00:05:17,818 --> 00:05:21,567 Who are you, Jesse Jackson? I had nothing to do with this. 37 00:05:21,780 --> 00:05:23,857 Excuse me, but whose top are you wearing right now? 38 00:05:25,450 --> 00:05:27,777 This is an old shirt that I have borrowed a million times 39 00:05:27,953 --> 00:05:29,234 and you've never cared before. 40 00:05:29,454 --> 00:05:30,535 Well, maybe I do now, 41 00:05:30,706 --> 00:05:32,699 but you wouldn't know because you never ask. 42 00:05:32,916 --> 00:05:34,162 I didn't make this mess. 43 00:05:34,334 --> 00:05:36,826 If you don't want to believe me, fine. 44 00:05:38,213 --> 00:05:39,293 And just for the record, 45 00:05:39,464 --> 00:05:43,249 I happen to be missing all my makeup, but I didn't accuse you. 46 00:05:57,316 --> 00:06:00,068 Hey, did you take all the sheets off my bed? 47 00:06:00,277 --> 00:06:01,689 No. 48 00:06:01,862 --> 00:06:03,986 Why would I want a bunch of Hello Kitty sheets? 49 00:06:04,198 --> 00:06:05,907 Why not? 50 00:06:06,074 --> 00:06:08,566 - Maybe Robbie took them to Florida. - He's visiting his mom. 51 00:06:08,744 --> 00:06:11,995 I think his mom has sheets in Florida. They were on my bed this morning. 52 00:06:12,164 --> 00:06:14,454 Well, just go grab another set of sheets and a comforter 53 00:06:14,625 --> 00:06:15,705 out of the linen closet. 54 00:06:15,876 --> 00:06:19,127 That's not the point. I don't want another set, I've-- 55 00:06:19,755 --> 00:06:21,499 I've grown accustomed to the Kitty sheets. 56 00:06:21,715 --> 00:06:23,376 You know, I've got some stuff missing too. 57 00:06:23,550 --> 00:06:25,627 I can't find my pillow and my Game Boy. 58 00:06:27,679 --> 00:06:30,598 Where has all the food disappeared to? 59 00:06:30,766 --> 00:06:32,594 MARY: Don't blame me. ANNIE: I'm not blaming you. 60 00:06:32,768 --> 00:06:34,429 MARY: Well, everyone else seems to. 61 00:06:34,603 --> 00:06:37,142 If anything goes wrong, I'm always the first suspect. 62 00:06:37,731 --> 00:06:40,686 Well, I don't view you in that way and I hope nobody else does, either. 63 00:06:40,859 --> 00:06:43,102 Sure you're not being just a little sensitive about it? 64 00:06:43,320 --> 00:06:45,112 So I should feel fine when someone blames me 65 00:06:45,280 --> 00:06:46,562 for something that I didn't do? 66 00:06:46,740 --> 00:06:48,947 No, but there's a difference between when someone asks 67 00:06:49,117 --> 00:06:50,778 and when someone blames. 68 00:06:50,994 --> 00:06:52,454 Believe me, I know the difference. 69 00:06:52,663 --> 00:06:55,332 Mom, something weird is going on here. 70 00:06:55,541 --> 00:06:56,952 I know. I was just noticing it. 71 00:06:57,125 --> 00:06:58,704 Today, I bought a week's worth 72 00:06:58,877 --> 00:07:00,871 of cheese and lunchmeat for sandwiches 73 00:07:01,046 --> 00:07:03,004 and this is all that's left. 74 00:07:03,215 --> 00:07:05,090 So whoever ate all this cheese and lunchmeat 75 00:07:05,259 --> 00:07:07,003 is gonna be the one to go back to the store 76 00:07:07,177 --> 00:07:08,922 because I'm not going shopping again today. 77 00:07:09,096 --> 00:07:10,674 Now, who ate it? 78 00:07:14,184 --> 00:07:15,264 I'm not guilty. 79 00:07:15,435 --> 00:07:17,643 I'm staying away from meat and dairy. 80 00:07:18,397 --> 00:07:20,355 Your mother runs a tight ship on a tight budget. 81 00:07:20,524 --> 00:07:22,103 Now, if you confess, 82 00:07:22,276 --> 00:07:23,937 I'm sure you'll be shown boundless mercy. 83 00:07:24,111 --> 00:07:28,026 If not, I pity you for the wrath that will betake you. 84 00:07:31,910 --> 00:07:34,829 You are a creature of strength and beauty. 85 00:07:37,165 --> 00:07:39,243 Are you volunteering to go to the store? 86 00:07:39,418 --> 00:07:40,878 No. 87 00:07:43,005 --> 00:07:45,413 - What's going on? - The great Inquisition. 88 00:07:45,632 --> 00:07:47,211 Mom wants to know who took all the food 89 00:07:47,384 --> 00:07:49,010 and I'd like to know who took my makeup. 90 00:07:49,178 --> 00:07:51,504 But I'm not accusing anyone, I'm just asking. 91 00:07:51,722 --> 00:07:54,344 Good, because I wanna find out who went through all my drawers. 92 00:07:54,558 --> 00:07:56,468 - I do too. - If you wanna know the answer, 93 00:07:56,643 --> 00:07:58,886 I suggest you start by asking the right question. 94 00:07:59,104 --> 00:08:02,189 - What's that? - It's not what, it's who. 95 00:08:02,357 --> 00:08:03,936 Who is missing? 96 00:08:18,207 --> 00:08:20,247 So, what do you wanna do now? 97 00:08:20,417 --> 00:08:22,126 We have plenty of things here. 98 00:08:22,294 --> 00:08:24,418 We can play with Simon's Game Boy. 99 00:08:24,588 --> 00:08:26,582 Or Mary's got some makeup we can use. 100 00:08:26,757 --> 00:08:28,418 Thank you for all this, Ruthie. 101 00:08:28,592 --> 00:08:32,044 I'm just happy to be here so I don't have to think of anything. 102 00:08:32,221 --> 00:08:34,843 This can be our secret place where everything is nice 103 00:08:35,015 --> 00:08:36,724 and nothing bad happens. 104 00:08:36,934 --> 00:08:39,223 I told you you can live here as long as you want. 105 00:08:39,394 --> 00:08:40,640 No one's going to find out. 106 00:08:40,812 --> 00:08:42,012 [KNOCKING] 107 00:08:42,189 --> 00:08:43,981 MATT: Ruthie, are you in there? 108 00:08:44,149 --> 00:08:46,059 MARY: Come on, Ruthie, we know you're in there. 109 00:08:46,235 --> 00:08:47,564 SIMON: Unlock the door. 110 00:08:50,030 --> 00:08:52,522 I can't do that right now. I'll explain later. 111 00:08:52,699 --> 00:08:54,907 But whatever you do, don't tell Mom and Dad, okay? 112 00:08:55,077 --> 00:08:56,655 They can't know anything about this. 113 00:08:56,828 --> 00:09:00,199 ERIC: Ruthie, this is your dad speaking. ANNIE: And your mom. 114 00:09:00,374 --> 00:09:02,913 You have got five seconds to open up. 115 00:09:04,169 --> 00:09:05,249 Busted. 116 00:09:20,561 --> 00:09:22,887 Think we hit the mother lode. 117 00:09:27,150 --> 00:09:29,274 What's going on here, Ruthie? 118 00:09:29,444 --> 00:09:32,281 RUTHIE: This is my friend Yasmine. 119 00:09:33,073 --> 00:09:35,945 She goes to the same school I did before I went to private school. 120 00:09:36,535 --> 00:09:39,323 I was hoping she could live here because she's in danger. 121 00:09:39,538 --> 00:09:42,955 Yasmine, what kind of danger is Ruthie talking about? 122 00:09:43,166 --> 00:09:45,540 I'd rather not talk about it. 123 00:09:46,920 --> 00:09:48,380 Yasmine was walking home from school 124 00:09:48,547 --> 00:09:50,587 when a couple of boys started following her. 125 00:09:50,757 --> 00:09:53,332 They were calling her names because she's Muslim 126 00:09:53,552 --> 00:09:54,964 and trying to scare her. 127 00:09:55,179 --> 00:09:57,753 And one of them even picked up a dirt clod and threw it at her. 128 00:09:57,931 --> 00:10:01,218 That's when Ruthie ran over and started yelling back at them. 129 00:10:01,393 --> 00:10:03,802 But they still kept on following us. 130 00:10:04,021 --> 00:10:06,228 And this was happening right outside our house? 131 00:10:06,440 --> 00:10:07,852 It's happening everywhere. 132 00:10:08,066 --> 00:10:11,353 Did these boys ever physically hurt you? 133 00:10:11,570 --> 00:10:13,860 No, just my feelings. 134 00:10:15,073 --> 00:10:16,485 Feelings are important too. 135 00:10:16,658 --> 00:10:21,368 They matter a great deal, and you matter. 136 00:10:21,538 --> 00:10:24,374 - We're not gonna let this continue. - You know who these boys are? 137 00:10:24,583 --> 00:10:28,000 No, but I remember the one who started it was tall and real skinny. 138 00:10:28,170 --> 00:10:30,744 And he was wearing one of those ski caps with stripes on it. 139 00:10:30,923 --> 00:10:32,667 Just some high school jerks. 140 00:10:32,883 --> 00:10:34,426 They've been doing this for a while. 141 00:10:34,593 --> 00:10:37,548 They know where I live and sometimes they wait for me. 142 00:10:39,223 --> 00:10:41,216 RUTHIE: Why don't you change your schedule? 143 00:10:42,434 --> 00:10:44,594 You know, walk a different way to school, avoid them. 144 00:10:44,770 --> 00:10:48,471 I refuse to change my life. I refuse to be a victim. 145 00:10:48,649 --> 00:10:49,729 ANNIE: Good for you. 146 00:10:56,406 --> 00:10:58,067 Maybe you should all go back to the house, 147 00:10:58,242 --> 00:11:00,116 give us a little time alone. 148 00:11:00,327 --> 00:11:01,608 Yeah. 149 00:11:07,292 --> 00:11:09,251 Yasmine, do your parents know where you are? 150 00:11:09,461 --> 00:11:10,625 Ruthie brought the phone up. 151 00:11:10,796 --> 00:11:13,465 I called my mom and told her I was playing here. 152 00:11:13,632 --> 00:11:16,206 Please don't tell my mother about what happened. 153 00:11:16,385 --> 00:11:18,129 It will only make her more scared. 154 00:11:18,303 --> 00:11:21,590 And my mother has enough to worry about with my dad being sick. 155 00:11:21,807 --> 00:11:25,093 Mrs. Camden, never mind about what I said, all right? 156 00:11:25,310 --> 00:11:27,470 I'm okay. I can take it. 157 00:11:30,858 --> 00:11:32,935 It's not okay. 158 00:11:33,110 --> 00:11:36,231 You shouldn't ever have to take any of this. 159 00:11:38,156 --> 00:11:40,779 Luce, I told you everything was okay. 160 00:11:41,702 --> 00:11:42,948 I know. 161 00:11:43,120 --> 00:11:45,446 I just started thinking about Yasmine 162 00:11:45,622 --> 00:11:50,166 and how people can be so cruel and how horrible I was to you, 163 00:11:50,335 --> 00:11:52,744 which doesn't make me much better than those boys. 164 00:11:52,963 --> 00:11:56,463 And how everyone in the world has the same capacity 165 00:11:56,633 --> 00:11:59,339 to be so mean and intolerant. 166 00:12:00,971 --> 00:12:02,965 It just makes me feel so sad. 167 00:12:03,182 --> 00:12:05,175 You know how it makes me feel? 168 00:12:05,350 --> 00:12:06,810 Angry. 169 00:12:06,977 --> 00:12:09,765 We should do something about those boys chasing Yasmine. 170 00:12:09,980 --> 00:12:11,309 I know, but what? 171 00:12:11,523 --> 00:12:14,561 Well, my first thought would be to find those snotty little kids 172 00:12:14,735 --> 00:12:17,191 and make their lives more miserable than they already are. 173 00:12:17,404 --> 00:12:19,314 Let's move on to your second thought. 174 00:12:19,531 --> 00:12:22,319 Well, I think that not only did those boys pick on Yasmine 175 00:12:22,492 --> 00:12:25,494 because of her ethnicity and her religious background 176 00:12:25,662 --> 00:12:28,534 but because she was a girl 177 00:12:28,707 --> 00:12:30,950 who was younger and smaller than they were. 178 00:12:31,627 --> 00:12:34,830 - So? - So I have an idea. 179 00:12:35,047 --> 00:12:38,464 Great. We haven't heard one of your wacky plans since you came home. 180 00:12:42,012 --> 00:12:45,180 Guys terrorizing innocent little girls on their way home from school. 181 00:12:45,349 --> 00:12:47,675 I mean, what is this world coming to? 182 00:12:47,851 --> 00:12:49,644 Just a bunch of little cowards. 183 00:12:49,853 --> 00:12:51,562 Ignorant little cowards. 184 00:12:51,772 --> 00:12:54,180 Evil, ignorant little cowards. 185 00:12:54,399 --> 00:12:55,599 Yeah. 186 00:12:56,401 --> 00:12:59,154 So aside from calling them cowards behind their backs, 187 00:12:59,321 --> 00:13:00,864 what are we gonna do about it? 188 00:13:01,907 --> 00:13:03,319 I know what I'm gonna do about it. 189 00:13:03,867 --> 00:13:05,362 What? 190 00:13:06,370 --> 00:13:07,569 Kick their butts. 191 00:13:08,789 --> 00:13:09,869 What? 192 00:13:10,457 --> 00:13:11,537 You heard me. 193 00:13:13,877 --> 00:13:18,421 Doesn't that go against everything studying to be a doctor is about? 194 00:13:18,632 --> 00:13:21,338 Let's just say I'm gonna give them a taste of their own medicine. 195 00:13:22,010 --> 00:13:23,755 Well, I don't think you should go that far. 196 00:13:23,929 --> 00:13:26,006 Come on, Simon, we have to take a stand and be men. 197 00:13:26,181 --> 00:13:27,807 We have to protect Ruthie and her friend 198 00:13:27,975 --> 00:13:29,684 so this will never happen again. 199 00:13:29,852 --> 00:13:31,892 Doing nothing is silent complicity. 200 00:13:32,646 --> 00:13:34,474 Yeah, you're right. 201 00:13:34,648 --> 00:13:37,354 This has to stop. And it's gonna stop right here. 202 00:13:37,568 --> 00:13:38,648 Now what are we gonna do? 203 00:13:38,819 --> 00:13:41,393 - We're gonna go and kick butt. - We're gonna go and kick butt. 204 00:13:41,572 --> 00:13:43,197 Yeah! 205 00:13:44,908 --> 00:13:47,365 Oh, hi, Dad. Um... 206 00:13:47,536 --> 00:13:50,242 I was just on my way to go study. 207 00:13:54,376 --> 00:13:56,453 Hope I didn't hear what I thought I heard. 208 00:13:56,670 --> 00:13:58,913 Well, that depends on what you think you heard. 209 00:13:59,131 --> 00:14:03,260 Oh, there was a lot of tough-guy stuff, if you know what I mean. 210 00:14:04,011 --> 00:14:06,170 You know, there's nothing wrong with being a tough guy 211 00:14:06,346 --> 00:14:08,470 when the time calls for it, if you know what I mean. 212 00:14:09,141 --> 00:14:11,810 Well, you're the oldest and you can certainly influence the others 213 00:14:11,977 --> 00:14:16,106 in negative or positive and productive ways. 214 00:14:16,273 --> 00:14:17,389 If you know what I mean. 215 00:14:19,276 --> 00:14:20,440 Yeah, I know what you mean. 216 00:14:24,323 --> 00:14:27,657 But a man's gotta do what a man's gotta do. 217 00:14:36,210 --> 00:14:37,669 I hope you like herbal tea. 218 00:14:37,836 --> 00:14:39,711 Yes, thank you. 219 00:14:41,798 --> 00:14:43,792 I hope Yasmine hasn't been too much of a bother. 220 00:14:43,967 --> 00:14:46,175 Oh, she's been pleasure. We were happy to have her. 221 00:14:46,345 --> 00:14:49,430 The girls get along really well. They enjoy each other's company. 222 00:14:52,309 --> 00:14:54,931 Nasreen, I didn't know if you were aware 223 00:14:55,103 --> 00:14:57,726 of what's been happening to Yasmine after school or not. 224 00:14:57,898 --> 00:15:02,062 I am now, Reverend Camden, and I'm at a loss of what to do. 225 00:15:02,236 --> 00:15:04,194 I had suspected she was hiding something 226 00:15:04,363 --> 00:15:08,611 but when I tried to talk to Yasmine, she denied there was any problem. 227 00:15:08,784 --> 00:15:10,777 I've tried to talk to Yasmine 228 00:15:10,953 --> 00:15:13,030 and I could tell by the way she was withdrawing 229 00:15:13,205 --> 00:15:14,665 that it was getting worse. 230 00:15:14,873 --> 00:15:17,033 I'm so sorry that this is happening. 231 00:15:17,209 --> 00:15:18,834 If there is anything we can do... 232 00:15:19,044 --> 00:15:21,417 Well, I honestly don't know what can be done. 233 00:15:21,588 --> 00:15:23,214 And we've been living here all our lives 234 00:15:23,382 --> 00:15:26,051 and we've never had any problems with anyone. 235 00:15:26,218 --> 00:15:28,627 In fact, I couldn't think of wanting to live anywhere else 236 00:15:28,804 --> 00:15:30,881 but here in Glenoak. 237 00:15:31,056 --> 00:15:36,514 Life was happy until one day, our entire world turned upside down. 238 00:15:36,728 --> 00:15:38,852 I'd go out on my usual errands 239 00:15:39,064 --> 00:15:41,354 and suddenly people are staring at my hijab. 240 00:15:41,525 --> 00:15:43,519 I've worn it all my adult life 241 00:15:43,735 --> 00:15:46,821 and now I get looks and whispers as I pass by. 242 00:15:47,030 --> 00:15:48,111 Why? 243 00:15:48,282 --> 00:15:51,616 I'm still the same person. I haven't changed. 244 00:15:52,286 --> 00:15:55,821 I try to believe that maybe some people are just curious. 245 00:15:55,998 --> 00:15:58,572 But why was I not asked about it years ago? 246 00:15:58,750 --> 00:16:00,127 Why now? 247 00:16:00,294 --> 00:16:03,046 See, it's not curiosity, it's suspicion. 248 00:16:03,255 --> 00:16:05,924 Fear can bring out the worst in people. 249 00:16:06,091 --> 00:16:09,627 And fear is evidence of a lack of faith. 250 00:16:09,803 --> 00:16:11,713 For some people, that's a lack of faith in God. 251 00:16:11,889 --> 00:16:14,725 For others, it's a lack in faith in themselves. 252 00:16:14,892 --> 00:16:18,427 But for others, it's a lack of faith in their fellow man. 253 00:16:19,730 --> 00:16:21,688 I hope what's happened with Yasmine 254 00:16:21,857 --> 00:16:24,349 doesn't make you lose your faith in people's kindness. 255 00:16:24,568 --> 00:16:25,897 How can I? 256 00:16:26,069 --> 00:16:29,190 I have proof sitting right here in front of me. 257 00:16:31,158 --> 00:16:34,113 I'm sorry to have burdened you with my problems. 258 00:16:34,286 --> 00:16:35,947 I'm a very proactive person 259 00:16:36,121 --> 00:16:39,906 and hope I'm not sounding like a victim because that's not my intent. 260 00:16:41,460 --> 00:16:43,619 No, you're not at all. 261 00:16:43,795 --> 00:16:46,916 I'm honoured that you feel comfortable enough to be talking with me. 262 00:16:47,132 --> 00:16:48,793 I usually talk with the imam at my mosque, 263 00:16:48,967 --> 00:16:51,542 but right now, he's overwhelmed with so many people 264 00:16:51,720 --> 00:16:54,046 with much bigger problems than myself. 265 00:16:54,264 --> 00:16:57,052 You know, you're welcome here anytime if you ever feel like talking. 266 00:16:57,267 --> 00:17:00,353 - That goes for me too. - Thank you. 267 00:17:01,146 --> 00:17:06,308 I'm usually a very private person, but I'm not myself lately. 268 00:17:06,485 --> 00:17:08,395 My husband has taken ill 269 00:17:08,570 --> 00:17:12,735 and I myself am sick with worry for Yasmine's safety. 270 00:17:13,492 --> 00:17:15,735 I appreciate your sympathy, 271 00:17:15,911 --> 00:17:18,783 but I don't expect you to understand what I'm going through. 272 00:17:18,997 --> 00:17:22,201 As a mother, I understand at least some of what you're going through. 273 00:17:22,376 --> 00:17:25,995 I know the fear and worry over the safety of my children. 274 00:17:26,213 --> 00:17:30,046 Hey, Nasreen, have you ever thought of enrolling Yasmine in private school? 275 00:17:30,217 --> 00:17:33,005 It's smaller. It's a more controlled environment. 276 00:17:33,220 --> 00:17:35,629 Yasmine's at the top of her class. 277 00:17:35,806 --> 00:17:37,764 But we can't afford private school. 278 00:17:37,975 --> 00:17:40,134 Well, neither can we. Ruthie's on a scholarship. 279 00:17:40,310 --> 00:17:42,553 At least a third of the girls there are on scholarship. 280 00:17:42,729 --> 00:17:44,355 Maybe they'd have a place for Yasmine. 281 00:17:44,565 --> 00:17:47,317 Oh, well, that would be wonderful, but-- 282 00:17:47,526 --> 00:17:50,563 I'll talk to the principal, Mrs. MacKoul, and see what she can do. 283 00:17:50,737 --> 00:17:52,281 Oh... 284 00:17:53,574 --> 00:17:55,614 It's time we head home. 285 00:17:56,660 --> 00:18:00,659 Thank you so much. Your kindness has touched us deeply. 286 00:18:00,831 --> 00:18:02,456 Can Ruthie come over tomorrow? 287 00:18:02,624 --> 00:18:03,705 She's welcome anytime. 288 00:18:03,876 --> 00:18:06,831 - Well, then tomorrow it is. NASREEN: Thank you. 289 00:18:07,004 --> 00:18:08,084 ANNIE: Bye. NASREEN: Bye. 290 00:18:08,255 --> 00:18:09,419 - Bye. YASMINE: Bye, Ruthie. 291 00:18:09,590 --> 00:18:10,919 - See you tomorrow. RUTHIE: Bye. 292 00:18:11,091 --> 00:18:13,168 ANNIE: Bye. YASMINE: Bye. 293 00:18:17,764 --> 00:18:19,639 I'll be in my office. 294 00:18:20,642 --> 00:18:22,303 Ruthie, 295 00:18:22,853 --> 00:18:27,231 why did you feel that you couldn't tell Dad or myself about Yasmine? 296 00:18:27,399 --> 00:18:29,357 Why did you wanna keep it a secret from us? 297 00:18:30,027 --> 00:18:32,151 Well, I wanted to keep her safe. 298 00:18:32,321 --> 00:18:35,239 And at the time, I wasn't sure why anyone was chasing her. 299 00:18:35,407 --> 00:18:38,492 I still don't understand it. She didn't do anything. 300 00:18:38,660 --> 00:18:40,453 Her family didn't do anything. 301 00:18:40,621 --> 00:18:43,373 They're Americans, just like everyone else. 302 00:18:43,582 --> 00:18:45,410 I know, Ruthie. I know. 303 00:18:49,922 --> 00:18:52,877 I got a detailed description of the guys from Ruthie and Yasmine. 304 00:18:53,091 --> 00:18:55,215 - Let's go get them. - We don't know who they are. 305 00:18:55,427 --> 00:18:56,507 I might know who they are. 306 00:18:56,678 --> 00:18:58,672 They might be these two guys who go to my school. 307 00:18:58,847 --> 00:19:00,508 Two guys who always wear stocking caps. 308 00:19:00,682 --> 00:19:02,557 Two loudmouths. Two jerks. 309 00:19:02,768 --> 00:19:04,927 - And do they have names? - I don't know their names. 310 00:19:05,103 --> 00:19:06,219 But I can find out. 311 00:19:06,438 --> 00:19:08,432 - Well, then find out. - I will. 312 00:19:08,649 --> 00:19:11,057 Man, I can't wait to meet these guys face-to-face. 313 00:19:11,276 --> 00:19:14,112 Yeah. Or fist to face. 314 00:19:14,321 --> 00:19:17,109 Yeah, fist to face, that's good. Maybe you've a future in rhetoric. 315 00:19:17,282 --> 00:19:19,359 I'll meet you in front of the clinic after school. 316 00:19:19,576 --> 00:19:22,448 Slow down. Find out who these guys are and we'll go from there. 317 00:19:22,663 --> 00:19:25,368 I'll go anywhere I have to go and do whatever I have to do. 318 00:19:30,671 --> 00:19:31,751 - This looks great. - Good, 319 00:19:31,922 --> 00:19:34,129 because there's plenty more where that came from. 320 00:19:34,299 --> 00:19:35,581 ERIC: Now, if Robbie were here, 321 00:19:35,759 --> 00:19:39,674 he would devour this entire feast in about ten minutes. 322 00:19:39,847 --> 00:19:42,421 - I miss him. - Yeah, me too. 323 00:19:42,599 --> 00:19:44,723 But I'm glad he gets to spend some time with his mom 324 00:19:44,893 --> 00:19:46,721 before school registration. 325 00:19:46,895 --> 00:19:48,474 So it's all on you. Eat up. 326 00:19:50,858 --> 00:19:51,938 Where'd they go? 327 00:19:52,109 --> 00:19:53,984 It's not like the troops to roll out so early. 328 00:19:54,152 --> 00:19:56,645 Mary and Lucy said they wanted to stop by the copy store. 329 00:19:56,864 --> 00:19:58,525 And Matt had an early shift at the clinic. 330 00:19:58,699 --> 00:20:01,368 He dropped Ruthie off. Simon took the early bus. 331 00:20:01,535 --> 00:20:03,991 And Ruthie's going over to Yasmine's after school. 332 00:20:04,204 --> 00:20:06,577 Oh, that's good, I'm-- 333 00:20:06,748 --> 00:20:09,585 I'm glad she's gonna be spending some time with Yasmine at her house. 334 00:20:09,751 --> 00:20:11,911 You know, she'll get to know her on a different level. 335 00:20:12,129 --> 00:20:13,873 I'm glad too. Did you talk to Mrs. MacKoul? 336 00:20:14,047 --> 00:20:15,293 Yes, I did. 337 00:20:15,465 --> 00:20:17,755 And she feels the same way we do. 338 00:20:18,343 --> 00:20:21,180 She's gonna be talking to the members of the board at school today 339 00:20:21,346 --> 00:20:23,673 and get them to sign off on a scholarship for Yasmine 340 00:20:23,891 --> 00:20:25,137 so she could enrol right away. 341 00:20:25,309 --> 00:20:26,590 Oh, that's wonderful. 342 00:20:26,810 --> 00:20:29,646 Oh, it's not a done deal but I think it's a good start. 343 00:20:29,813 --> 00:20:32,934 It's better than a good start. Have another pancake. 344 00:20:47,414 --> 00:20:50,582 Hi. My name is Mary Camden and this is my sister, Lucy. 345 00:20:50,751 --> 00:20:53,669 And we wanted to know if you would sign this petition. 346 00:20:53,879 --> 00:20:55,873 Does this have anything to do with buying cookies 347 00:20:56,048 --> 00:20:57,294 or magazine subscriptions? 348 00:20:57,508 --> 00:21:00,593 No. We're just trying to get signatures in support of our neighbours. 349 00:21:00,761 --> 00:21:02,221 They're a Muslim family. 350 00:21:02,387 --> 00:21:04,048 Whoa. 351 00:21:04,223 --> 00:21:06,382 There's a Muslim family living in the neighbourhood? 352 00:21:06,600 --> 00:21:08,973 Yeah. They have a little girl named Yasmine-- 353 00:21:09,186 --> 00:21:11,642 - They aren't fanatics, are they? - No. 354 00:21:12,689 --> 00:21:14,350 I've been living around here for 25 years. 355 00:21:14,525 --> 00:21:17,194 I had no idea there were Muslims in the neighbourhood. 356 00:21:17,778 --> 00:21:19,024 What block are they on? 357 00:21:25,577 --> 00:21:27,370 Hey, Camden, what's up? 358 00:21:28,330 --> 00:21:30,240 Nothing much. Just waiting for the bus. 359 00:21:30,457 --> 00:21:32,118 Hey, what'd you get on that Biology test? 360 00:21:32,292 --> 00:21:34,085 I heard no one got higher than a B. 361 00:21:37,589 --> 00:21:39,499 Hello? Earth to Camden. 362 00:21:39,716 --> 00:21:41,295 That's the guy. 363 00:21:42,594 --> 00:21:45,513 - What guy? - And that cap, that's definitely him. 364 00:21:45,722 --> 00:21:46,838 Are you even listening? 365 00:21:47,057 --> 00:21:48,802 Look, there's his buddy. 366 00:21:51,937 --> 00:21:53,646 [GRUNTS] 367 00:21:54,398 --> 00:21:55,976 Did you see that? 368 00:21:56,525 --> 00:21:57,605 Yeah, that was pretty low, 369 00:21:57,818 --> 00:22:00,310 but that's not surprising coming from them. 370 00:22:05,576 --> 00:22:06,656 You know them? 371 00:22:06,827 --> 00:22:08,370 I know of them. George and Jerry. 372 00:22:08,537 --> 00:22:10,032 Or the Jenkins Jerks. 373 00:22:10,205 --> 00:22:11,866 They're brothers. 374 00:22:19,006 --> 00:22:21,794 Okay, this was your idea so I've been letting you make the speech, 375 00:22:21,967 --> 00:22:25,384 but we've been to dozens of houses and we don't have one signature. 376 00:22:25,554 --> 00:22:27,346 Is it my fault that people are freaking out 377 00:22:27,514 --> 00:22:28,630 and not letting me finish? 378 00:22:28,807 --> 00:22:32,426 Maybe that's because you're doing something wrong, so I'm taking over. 379 00:22:32,603 --> 00:22:35,059 Fine, and knock yourself out. 380 00:22:36,273 --> 00:22:38,350 [DOORBELL RINGS] 381 00:22:40,485 --> 00:22:43,155 Hi. I'm Lucy Camden and this is my sister, Mary. 382 00:22:43,322 --> 00:22:45,648 We're trying to get signatures from people in our area 383 00:22:45,824 --> 00:22:48,150 to show community support for one of our neighbours. 384 00:22:48,368 --> 00:22:50,029 Well, how nice of you two girls 385 00:22:50,204 --> 00:22:53,075 to spend your extra time doing volunteer work. 386 00:22:53,248 --> 00:22:54,660 What neighbour is it for? 387 00:22:54,875 --> 00:22:57,912 My little sister's friend, Yasmine, is of Middle Eastern decent. 388 00:22:58,086 --> 00:23:00,923 She's being singled out by some of the kids in the neighbourhood and-- 389 00:23:01,089 --> 00:23:03,463 I'm sorry. I'm not interested. 390 00:23:11,225 --> 00:23:14,559 WOMAN: Hey, beauty-school dropout, you got a phone call. 391 00:23:14,728 --> 00:23:15,808 Thanks. 392 00:23:15,979 --> 00:23:18,685 Don't say on too long. You got a perm to rinse out. 393 00:23:18,857 --> 00:23:19,889 [LAUGHS] 394 00:23:20,067 --> 00:23:22,475 Yeah, yeah, pick on the orderly. 395 00:23:23,403 --> 00:23:25,064 - Hello? - Matt, I found the guys 396 00:23:25,239 --> 00:23:27,149 who were harassing Ruthie and Yasmine. 397 00:23:27,324 --> 00:23:29,401 - Good work. - Gerry and George Jenkins. 398 00:23:29,576 --> 00:23:30,656 They're brothers. 399 00:23:30,827 --> 00:23:33,497 There's a guy who came in 15 minutes ago with the name Jenkins. 400 00:23:33,705 --> 00:23:35,913 - Maybe they have another brother. - No, he's too old. 401 00:23:36,083 --> 00:23:38,207 He's gotta be the dad. Hold on. 402 00:23:46,552 --> 00:23:48,379 Do you know him? 403 00:23:48,595 --> 00:23:49,925 Maybe. 404 00:23:51,890 --> 00:23:55,177 Yeah, his name is Daniel Jenkins. He's tall, thin and has brown hair. 405 00:23:55,394 --> 00:23:56,557 Well, light or dark brown? 406 00:23:56,770 --> 00:23:58,349 - Dark. - That's him. 407 00:23:58,564 --> 00:24:00,225 Don't you think it's a coincidence? 408 00:24:00,440 --> 00:24:02,434 Coincidence or divine destiny? 409 00:24:02,609 --> 00:24:04,235 Matt, same names, same description. 410 00:24:04,403 --> 00:24:05,863 That's gotta be their father. 411 00:24:06,071 --> 00:24:07,151 Yeah, maybe you're right. 412 00:24:07,322 --> 00:24:09,861 Thanks for the information. I'll talk to you later. 413 00:24:14,079 --> 00:24:15,325 So, what's the scoop? 414 00:24:15,539 --> 00:24:17,034 Was he on America's Most Wanted? 415 00:24:17,207 --> 00:24:18,868 My little sister and her friend Yasmine 416 00:24:19,042 --> 00:24:21,036 were terrorized by a couple guys at Simon's school 417 00:24:21,211 --> 00:24:22,327 because Yasmine's Muslim. 418 00:24:22,504 --> 00:24:24,332 They were calling her names, throwing things. 419 00:24:24,548 --> 00:24:26,091 That is so rotten. 420 00:24:26,258 --> 00:24:28,050 Kids stink. 421 00:24:28,218 --> 00:24:32,087 Simon told me who it was and I think this guy's the jerks' father. 422 00:24:32,264 --> 00:24:34,590 He fits the description of his sons and has the same name. 423 00:24:34,766 --> 00:24:36,262 What does the father have to do with it? 424 00:24:36,476 --> 00:24:37,972 Where do you think they get it from? 425 00:24:38,145 --> 00:24:40,898 Kids have to be taught to hate. We get our values from our parents. 426 00:24:41,106 --> 00:24:42,934 But do you know for sure that that's him? 427 00:24:46,695 --> 00:24:48,107 [KNOCKING] 428 00:24:48,280 --> 00:24:49,360 ERIC: Mrs. MacKoul. 429 00:24:50,282 --> 00:24:52,572 I wasn't expecting you. 430 00:24:52,743 --> 00:24:56,029 I know, I thought I would try to catch you in person. 431 00:24:56,246 --> 00:24:57,362 You know, I'm glad you did. 432 00:24:57,539 --> 00:24:58,999 When I talked to you about Yasmine, 433 00:24:59,166 --> 00:25:02,915 I'm afraid I bent your ear or at least creased it a bit. 434 00:25:03,086 --> 00:25:04,795 It's just that I'm very passionate 435 00:25:04,963 --> 00:25:07,716 about what Yasmine and her family have been going through. 436 00:25:08,967 --> 00:25:11,091 I'm afraid I have some bad news for you. 437 00:25:17,142 --> 00:25:20,975 I'm so sorry, but I received a call from some of our board members 438 00:25:21,146 --> 00:25:23,982 and they have rejected the request to admit Yasmine. 439 00:25:24,858 --> 00:25:26,140 Did they give a reason? 440 00:25:26,360 --> 00:25:29,315 They got calls from a few concerned parents and I think they panicked 441 00:25:29,488 --> 00:25:33,072 and got scared people would pull their kids out of school. 442 00:25:33,242 --> 00:25:35,449 Oh, which would affect enrolment, 443 00:25:35,661 --> 00:25:37,654 which in turn would affect tuition payments, 444 00:25:37,829 --> 00:25:39,740 which would affect the budget. 445 00:25:39,915 --> 00:25:40,995 Yes, I agree. 446 00:25:41,166 --> 00:25:42,959 I believe this is all about the bottom line. 447 00:25:44,169 --> 00:25:47,005 It's still a mystery to me why people act out of fear 448 00:25:47,172 --> 00:25:48,454 rather than faith. 449 00:25:48,674 --> 00:25:51,000 Yeah, I don't know that they gave Yasmine's situation 450 00:25:51,176 --> 00:25:53,882 the proper time or thought that it deserves. 451 00:25:54,054 --> 00:25:57,923 I tried my best to reason with them, but I'm afraid it's fallen on deaf ears. 452 00:25:58,141 --> 00:26:00,182 - Is there anything I can do? - I hope so. 453 00:26:00,394 --> 00:26:02,138 I've organised an impromptu meeting tonight 454 00:26:02,312 --> 00:26:04,520 with the board members and parents. 455 00:26:04,690 --> 00:26:07,561 I would love it if Ruthie would say a few words, 456 00:26:07,734 --> 00:26:09,693 even though the meeting's just for parents. 457 00:26:09,903 --> 00:26:10,983 Why Ruthie? 458 00:26:11,154 --> 00:26:13,195 I tried my best to convince the board, 459 00:26:13,365 --> 00:26:14,991 but maybe a child's point of view 460 00:26:15,158 --> 00:26:17,199 might be more effective in this situation. 461 00:26:17,411 --> 00:26:19,654 If the parents see that a child's not afraid 462 00:26:19,830 --> 00:26:22,666 then maybe it might diminish their own fears? 463 00:26:22,875 --> 00:26:24,584 Exactly. 464 00:26:24,751 --> 00:26:26,544 I realise the meeting's at the last minute 465 00:26:26,712 --> 00:26:29,038 and definitely a long shot-- 466 00:26:29,256 --> 00:26:32,044 But it's a shot. And it's a shot of hope. 467 00:26:32,217 --> 00:26:34,544 You can count on me and Annie and Ruthie to be there. 468 00:26:34,761 --> 00:26:36,007 Thank you. 469 00:26:38,182 --> 00:26:40,140 - There's just one thing. - Yes? 470 00:26:40,309 --> 00:26:42,468 I don't understand why so many parents complained. 471 00:26:42,644 --> 00:26:44,804 I mean, how'd they find out about Yasmine so quickly? 472 00:26:45,022 --> 00:26:48,522 They said there was some sort of petition that set them off. 473 00:26:52,446 --> 00:26:55,531 Okay, we have exactly zero signatures and my feet are killing me. 474 00:26:55,699 --> 00:26:57,325 What are we gonna do now? 475 00:26:57,492 --> 00:27:00,115 We'll just have to double back and try the same houses again. 476 00:27:00,287 --> 00:27:01,782 This isn't working. 477 00:27:01,955 --> 00:27:04,447 We have to give people another chance to hear us out. 478 00:27:04,625 --> 00:27:06,286 They already had their chance. 479 00:27:06,460 --> 00:27:08,537 We can't just give up. 480 00:27:08,712 --> 00:27:10,291 What would have happened if Rosa Parks 481 00:27:10,464 --> 00:27:11,710 gave up her seat on the bus? 482 00:27:11,882 --> 00:27:14,504 Or César Chávez had given up on the farm workers? 483 00:27:14,676 --> 00:27:17,880 Or Susan B. Anthony given up on the suffrage movement? 484 00:27:18,055 --> 00:27:20,214 I think I've forgot everything I learned in school. 485 00:27:20,390 --> 00:27:22,135 That's what PBS is for. 486 00:27:22,309 --> 00:27:23,970 Who's that? 487 00:27:25,979 --> 00:27:27,938 [SCOFFS] 488 00:27:35,989 --> 00:27:38,398 Hey, how much longer is it gonna be? 489 00:27:38,617 --> 00:27:42,117 We just go down the list and do the best that we can, sir. 490 00:27:42,287 --> 00:27:43,403 Excuse me, Mr. Jenkins. 491 00:27:43,580 --> 00:27:46,203 By any chance, are your two sons named George and Jerry? 492 00:27:46,416 --> 00:27:48,540 Yeah, what does that got to do with anything? 493 00:27:48,752 --> 00:27:50,378 No reason. Just curious. 494 00:27:50,587 --> 00:27:52,166 Look, I gotta be out of here by 3. 495 00:27:52,339 --> 00:27:55,376 I've got more important things to do besides waiting around with women. 496 00:27:55,592 --> 00:27:57,550 Oh, well, you should have told me that. 497 00:27:57,719 --> 00:28:00,923 I've been out back all morning tinkering on my Subaru. 498 00:28:01,098 --> 00:28:02,297 Oh, she's very handy. 499 00:28:02,516 --> 00:28:04,889 See, that's exactly why women shouldn't be working. 500 00:28:05,060 --> 00:28:07,635 They get a bee in their bonnet and instead of doing their jobs, 501 00:28:07,813 --> 00:28:09,605 they get irritable and sarcastic. 502 00:28:11,525 --> 00:28:14,562 We give medical aid to foreigners, but I can't get help for this headache. 503 00:28:14,736 --> 00:28:15,817 It is killing me. 504 00:28:15,988 --> 00:28:18,314 Yeah, maybe it's your guilt eating away at your brain. 505 00:28:18,532 --> 00:28:19,612 What? 506 00:28:19,783 --> 00:28:22,026 Just remember, when you are hurtful to other people, 507 00:28:22,202 --> 00:28:24,112 your body hurts you back. 508 00:28:24,329 --> 00:28:25,873 You need to shut up. 509 00:28:26,039 --> 00:28:28,413 And you need to give me some medication. 510 00:28:28,625 --> 00:28:29,741 I'm sorry. 511 00:28:29,918 --> 00:28:33,668 You need to be seen by a doctor first. 512 00:28:36,049 --> 00:28:39,087 Yeah, I think you better take a seat now, Mr. Muslim-Hater. 513 00:28:39,303 --> 00:28:40,418 What did you say? 514 00:28:41,680 --> 00:28:43,590 He called you Muslim-Hater. 515 00:28:46,810 --> 00:28:49,183 - I wanna see your supervisor. - Are you sure? 516 00:28:49,354 --> 00:28:52,771 Because it could be the same doctor that looks at your head. 517 00:28:52,983 --> 00:28:54,727 I'm just saying. 518 00:29:03,535 --> 00:29:05,529 I am really sorry to bother you again, 519 00:29:05,704 --> 00:29:08,161 but we are really desperate for signatures. 520 00:29:08,373 --> 00:29:13,036 I'm sorry I had such a bad reaction when you girls came before. 521 00:29:13,212 --> 00:29:16,664 You see, I've been through the same thing as your friends. 522 00:29:17,758 --> 00:29:20,048 When World War II broke out, 523 00:29:20,260 --> 00:29:26,975 all Americans of Japanese descent were suspected as possible spies. 524 00:29:27,142 --> 00:29:28,341 We lost everything. 525 00:29:28,519 --> 00:29:31,474 And then they placed us in internment camps. 526 00:29:31,647 --> 00:29:34,020 All our rights were taken away from us. 527 00:29:34,233 --> 00:29:36,191 That was a terrible time in our history. 528 00:29:36,401 --> 00:29:39,071 Yes. We were looked down upon. 529 00:29:39,238 --> 00:29:40,816 And some people even blamed us 530 00:29:40,989 --> 00:29:42,983 even though we had nothing to do with the war. 531 00:29:43,575 --> 00:29:46,530 I've learned that in times of war, 532 00:29:47,120 --> 00:29:50,075 that it is not unlawful for the government 533 00:29:50,249 --> 00:29:52,207 to take away human rights. 534 00:29:52,376 --> 00:29:57,667 I mean, it's not ethical but it is legal if they believe anyone is a threat. 535 00:29:57,881 --> 00:29:59,756 That's why I'm so hesitant 536 00:29:59,925 --> 00:30:04,754 to put my name on anything that might haunt me later. 537 00:30:04,972 --> 00:30:06,597 Just like the blacklist. 538 00:30:06,807 --> 00:30:09,725 You see, when it happens to you once, 539 00:30:09,893 --> 00:30:12,266 you're always fearful that it'll happen again. 540 00:30:12,479 --> 00:30:13,939 It's not gonna happen again. 541 00:30:14,147 --> 00:30:15,228 I hope not. 542 00:30:24,741 --> 00:30:27,068 [PHONE RINGS] 543 00:30:29,663 --> 00:30:31,573 Hello? 544 00:30:32,749 --> 00:30:34,328 Hold on. 545 00:30:47,764 --> 00:30:49,046 Sorry about that. 546 00:30:49,266 --> 00:30:50,975 This is Detective Michaels. Is this Matt? 547 00:30:51,185 --> 00:30:52,810 - Yes, how are you doing? - Fine. 548 00:30:52,978 --> 00:30:56,146 - Is your father home? - No, he's at a school meeting. 549 00:30:56,356 --> 00:30:59,477 I've got good news, and I'm sure he'll wanna hear it right away. 550 00:30:59,651 --> 00:31:02,274 Can you tell him that I think we caught those boys 551 00:31:02,446 --> 00:31:04,772 that were harassing Ruthie and her friend? 552 00:31:04,990 --> 00:31:07,992 We picked them up doing the same thing to another girl. 553 00:31:08,202 --> 00:31:11,287 Only this time, they had mistaken a Sikh for a Muslim. 554 00:31:11,455 --> 00:31:12,831 I had a funny feeling about them 555 00:31:12,998 --> 00:31:16,119 and remembered what your dad told me about the two boys. 556 00:31:16,335 --> 00:31:18,163 Was one of them wearing a striped ski hat? 557 00:31:18,378 --> 00:31:19,624 As a matter of fact, he was. 558 00:31:19,796 --> 00:31:22,039 I'm glad you caught them. They're brothers, you know. 559 00:31:22,216 --> 00:31:23,711 - Who? - The Jenkins boys. 560 00:31:23,884 --> 00:31:24,964 They go to Simon's school. 561 00:31:25,177 --> 00:31:27,716 These are two eighth graders. They're not in high school. 562 00:31:27,888 --> 00:31:29,004 And they're not related. 563 00:31:29,223 --> 00:31:30,386 - Are you sure? - Yes. 564 00:31:30,557 --> 00:31:34,426 Yasmine and her mother came down and made a positive photo ID. 565 00:31:34,645 --> 00:31:36,888 You said one of them was wearing a striped ski cap. 566 00:31:37,064 --> 00:31:39,733 Matt, you know how popular those caps are right now. 567 00:31:39,900 --> 00:31:41,312 Every kid has one. 568 00:31:44,363 --> 00:31:46,107 Matt? Are you still there? 569 00:31:48,033 --> 00:31:51,699 MACKOUL: Thank you all so much for coming at the last minute. 570 00:31:51,870 --> 00:31:56,367 My goal is to provide you, the parents and the board members, 571 00:31:56,542 --> 00:31:59,544 a forum of open discussion. 572 00:31:59,920 --> 00:32:03,041 We've gotten calls from many of you expressing your concern 573 00:32:03,215 --> 00:32:08,174 about the possibility of admitting a new student. 574 00:32:08,387 --> 00:32:12,468 The concerns seem to stem from her ethnicity and religious background. 575 00:32:12,683 --> 00:32:16,135 And I, for one, find these concerns 576 00:32:16,353 --> 00:32:22,855 to be completely against our constitutional rights as Americans. 577 00:32:23,026 --> 00:32:24,522 With that said, 578 00:32:24,695 --> 00:32:30,117 I hope we will quell any fears and bring about a different outcome 579 00:32:30,284 --> 00:32:33,404 from the board's latest decision. 580 00:32:35,080 --> 00:32:37,572 Would anyone like to share your thoughts? 581 00:32:38,750 --> 00:32:40,411 Yes. 582 00:32:42,421 --> 00:32:44,545 Hello, everyone. I just wanted to say 583 00:32:44,715 --> 00:32:47,421 that I have two kids enrolled here at Eleanor Roosevelt School. 584 00:32:47,593 --> 00:32:50,713 And I don't view myself as racist or discriminatory in any way. 585 00:32:51,263 --> 00:32:54,016 I view myself as a concerned parent. 586 00:32:54,183 --> 00:32:56,675 I work very hard to pay for private school. 587 00:32:56,852 --> 00:32:59,807 And I feel that if enrolling a Muslim girl might cause some controversy, 588 00:32:59,980 --> 00:33:01,179 well, then I say why do it? 589 00:33:01,398 --> 00:33:03,558 This is a private school. 590 00:33:03,775 --> 00:33:06,314 - This is what we're paying for, right? MAN 1: Right, right. 591 00:33:06,486 --> 00:33:08,480 MAN 2: If we've never had Muslims at this school, 592 00:33:08,655 --> 00:33:11,990 why on earth would we make it a point to include a Muslim now 593 00:33:12,159 --> 00:33:13,820 when it could put the lives of children 594 00:33:13,994 --> 00:33:16,035 of other races and religions in jeopardy? 595 00:33:16,205 --> 00:33:17,830 MAN 3: Good point. 596 00:33:24,463 --> 00:33:26,789 Thank you for your opinion. 597 00:33:27,007 --> 00:33:30,342 I just wanna say that why are we even having this meeting right now? 598 00:33:30,511 --> 00:33:33,263 I mean, obviously, people are having problems with this girl. 599 00:33:33,430 --> 00:33:35,258 And the board has already made their decision. 600 00:33:35,432 --> 00:33:38,055 End of story. We all have busy lives. 601 00:33:38,227 --> 00:33:40,304 And there's other things we can be doing right now, 602 00:33:40,479 --> 00:33:42,223 so let's just move on. 603 00:33:42,397 --> 00:33:44,474 [PEOPLE APPLAUDING] 604 00:33:51,615 --> 00:33:54,617 I'm sorry that many of you feel that your time is being wasted, 605 00:33:54,785 --> 00:33:57,324 but please bear with me. 606 00:33:57,496 --> 00:34:02,123 I have asked one of our students, Ruthie Camden, to say a few words. 607 00:34:02,292 --> 00:34:03,953 Ruthie. 608 00:34:15,556 --> 00:34:17,217 My name is Ruthie Camden. 609 00:34:17,391 --> 00:34:19,431 And first, I wanna say how much I like going 610 00:34:19,601 --> 00:34:21,678 to the Eleanor Roosevelt School. 611 00:34:21,854 --> 00:34:23,397 My classes are really cool. 612 00:34:23,564 --> 00:34:27,016 And I get to do so much more than I did at my old school. 613 00:34:27,192 --> 00:34:30,443 I love horses and I even get to take equestrian classes. 614 00:34:30,612 --> 00:34:32,321 It's like a dream come true for me. 615 00:34:32,531 --> 00:34:34,655 I learn so much at this school. 616 00:34:34,825 --> 00:34:37,364 Last week, during science period, 617 00:34:37,536 --> 00:34:40,075 Ms. Riddle talked to us about the spine. 618 00:34:40,247 --> 00:34:43,202 She taught us how important the spine is to the entire body. 619 00:34:44,209 --> 00:34:46,784 The spine allows you to hold your head up high. 620 00:34:46,962 --> 00:34:52,633 Well, I don't think I'll be able to hold my head up high in this class anymore 621 00:34:52,801 --> 00:34:55,470 if this school doesn't let my friend Yasmine attend. 622 00:34:57,097 --> 00:34:58,758 And from what I've read about her, 623 00:34:58,932 --> 00:35:02,100 Eleanor Roosevelt has a really strong spine. 624 00:35:02,269 --> 00:35:03,978 This school is named after her. 625 00:35:04,146 --> 00:35:06,638 And if you wanna know more about her, you should read 626 00:35:06,815 --> 00:35:09,484 "The Universal Declaration of Human Rights." 627 00:35:09,651 --> 00:35:12,653 It's all about freedom, justice and peace. 628 00:35:12,863 --> 00:35:14,987 Out of the mouth of babes. 629 00:35:15,199 --> 00:35:17,525 So if this board chooses to do the wrong thing, 630 00:35:17,701 --> 00:35:21,071 I feel it's against everything that Eleanor Roosevelt stood for 631 00:35:21,246 --> 00:35:23,370 and I will have to quit. 632 00:35:27,169 --> 00:35:28,794 We'll get our scholarship back. 633 00:35:28,962 --> 00:35:31,086 I have a friend whose kid would like to get in. 634 00:35:31,256 --> 00:35:33,166 They're not Muslim. 635 00:35:34,760 --> 00:35:36,089 Hello? 636 00:35:36,261 --> 00:35:39,049 That was the end of my speech. 637 00:35:40,140 --> 00:35:41,885 I said I was going to quit. 638 00:35:57,282 --> 00:35:59,157 Tough crowd. 639 00:36:24,351 --> 00:36:27,554 I heard what you did tonight and I'm really proud of you, Ruthie. 640 00:36:28,230 --> 00:36:31,351 Yeah, Mom and Dad told me about a billion times already. Big deal. 641 00:36:31,525 --> 00:36:34,693 What you did was really amazing, so don't think that it's not. 642 00:36:34,862 --> 00:36:36,108 You stood up for someone 643 00:36:36,280 --> 00:36:38,854 who was being discriminated against because of her religion. 644 00:36:39,032 --> 00:36:40,611 And that's a big deal. 645 00:36:40,784 --> 00:36:42,944 A very big deal. The biggest. 646 00:36:43,161 --> 00:36:46,413 Yeah, and look at where it got me. Now I have to change schools. 647 00:36:46,623 --> 00:36:47,704 Look, Ruthie, 648 00:36:47,875 --> 00:36:49,785 I know how much you like private school. 649 00:36:49,960 --> 00:36:53,496 And no one will think badly of you if you don't go through with it 650 00:36:53,672 --> 00:36:54,752 if you don't want to. 651 00:36:54,923 --> 00:36:58,459 I don't want to but I think it's something that I have to do. 652 00:37:00,387 --> 00:37:02,013 Eleanor Roosevelt said, 653 00:37:02,181 --> 00:37:05,930 "It is not fair to ask of others what you are not willing to do yourself." 654 00:37:06,602 --> 00:37:08,429 I think I have to bite the bullet. 655 00:37:08,645 --> 00:37:10,888 MARY: Sometimes, it's not easy to do the right thing. 656 00:37:11,106 --> 00:37:13,016 It's not easy when you've done stupid things 657 00:37:13,192 --> 00:37:14,355 and have to make up for them. 658 00:37:14,568 --> 00:37:16,858 It's not easy when you do smart things, either. 659 00:37:22,492 --> 00:37:26,028 Thank you. I'm so happy that you're able to participate. 660 00:37:26,205 --> 00:37:28,329 Okay. Goodbye. 661 00:37:32,252 --> 00:37:34,045 [BUTTONS BEEPING] 662 00:37:36,924 --> 00:37:38,751 So, what's so important? 663 00:37:38,926 --> 00:37:40,670 MATT: You almost got me fired today. 664 00:37:40,844 --> 00:37:41,876 How did I do that? 665 00:37:42,054 --> 00:37:43,300 By giving me the wrong names 666 00:37:43,472 --> 00:37:45,465 of the guys harassing Ruthie and Yasmine. 667 00:37:45,641 --> 00:37:48,049 - I know it was them. I'm sure it was. - It wasn't them. 668 00:37:48,268 --> 00:37:50,677 Detective Michaels found the guys and they're in 8th grade. 669 00:37:50,854 --> 00:37:53,477 I had to call and apologise to Mr. Jenkins for being so rude. 670 00:37:53,649 --> 00:37:55,975 Matt, you have to admit the guys fit the description. 671 00:37:56,193 --> 00:37:58,732 Oh, tall, thin and brown hair. Great description. 672 00:37:58,904 --> 00:38:00,696 About a billion people fit that description. 673 00:38:00,864 --> 00:38:02,774 - I fit that description. - What about the cap? 674 00:38:02,950 --> 00:38:04,611 One of the guys was wearing the same cap. 675 00:38:04,785 --> 00:38:06,363 And so do hundreds of other guys. 676 00:38:06,578 --> 00:38:09,746 Maybe I didn't investigate thoroughly enough before I pointed fingers. 677 00:38:09,957 --> 00:38:11,452 Oh, you think so, Inspector Clouseau? 678 00:38:11,667 --> 00:38:13,292 You're not exactly blameless, all right. 679 00:38:13,460 --> 00:38:15,253 You're the one who started up with all that 680 00:38:15,420 --> 00:38:17,663 "we're gonna pump you up, let's kick some butt" stuff. 681 00:38:17,840 --> 00:38:19,501 So it's my fault you accuse the wrong guy 682 00:38:19,675 --> 00:38:21,503 when you didn't have the guts to find out? 683 00:38:21,677 --> 00:38:24,003 What does this have to do with guts? I have guts. 684 00:38:24,221 --> 00:38:25,800 I guess you didn't have the brains. 685 00:38:26,014 --> 00:38:27,130 Oh, you think so? 686 00:38:29,643 --> 00:38:30,723 What are you doing? 687 00:38:31,979 --> 00:38:33,094 I don't know. 688 00:38:33,313 --> 00:38:36,102 - What, were you going to fight me? - I'm not sure. 689 00:38:36,316 --> 00:38:39,152 You know, I think you were gonna actually take a shot at me. 690 00:38:41,405 --> 00:38:43,066 Have we both lost our minds? 691 00:38:44,199 --> 00:38:45,363 Definitely. 692 00:38:45,576 --> 00:38:48,364 Matt told me Detective Michaels called. They caught the boys. 693 00:38:48,537 --> 00:38:50,412 - Oh, I'm so glad to hear it. - Yeah. 694 00:38:50,622 --> 00:38:52,331 I just hope their parents have the ability 695 00:38:52,499 --> 00:38:54,825 to steer them onto the right course. 696 00:38:55,002 --> 00:38:57,042 I hope so too. 697 00:38:58,380 --> 00:39:01,216 I was already planning on paying them a little visit tomorrow evening 698 00:39:01,383 --> 00:39:03,626 and see if there's anything I can do. 699 00:39:04,803 --> 00:39:07,129 - Are you all ready for tomorrow? - Yes. 700 00:39:07,306 --> 00:39:10,640 I can't get over Ruthie. I'm so proud of her. 701 00:39:10,851 --> 00:39:12,595 Yeah, we done good, Ma. 702 00:39:12,811 --> 00:39:15,979 When I feel like the world is getting a little crazy, 703 00:39:16,148 --> 00:39:17,608 I think of our kids 704 00:39:17,774 --> 00:39:21,524 and what nice and kind people they've turned out to be. 705 00:39:21,695 --> 00:39:22,775 It makes me happy knowing 706 00:39:22,946 --> 00:39:24,904 how they're making the world a better place. 707 00:39:25,449 --> 00:39:27,027 Me too. 708 00:39:28,243 --> 00:39:31,945 This can wait till tomorrow. We both have a big day ahead of us. 709 00:39:32,164 --> 00:39:33,659 Thank you for talking to Mr. Halawi. 710 00:39:33,832 --> 00:39:36,324 I'm really proud of you for coming up with such a good plan. 711 00:39:36,543 --> 00:39:38,288 I hope it works. 712 00:39:47,930 --> 00:39:50,932 - Good morning, imam. - Good morning, Reverend. 713 00:39:51,558 --> 00:39:53,053 Thank you for the coffee. 714 00:39:53,227 --> 00:39:55,553 I'm sorry, I've been running a little behind. 715 00:39:55,729 --> 00:39:57,189 Lately, I have been overwhelmed 716 00:39:57,356 --> 00:39:59,314 with problems such as this at my mosque. 717 00:39:59,525 --> 00:40:01,352 I hope I haven't added too much to your burden 718 00:40:01,527 --> 00:40:03,437 by telling you about Mr. Halawi's situation. 719 00:40:03,654 --> 00:40:05,113 No. I am grateful you told me. 720 00:40:05,280 --> 00:40:07,357 The Halawis are such kind people. 721 00:40:07,533 --> 00:40:09,859 They never ask for anything and give so much. 722 00:40:10,077 --> 00:40:11,786 They probably wouldn't have said a word 723 00:40:11,995 --> 00:40:14,285 until everyone else was cared for. 724 00:40:17,125 --> 00:40:18,407 Imam. 725 00:40:18,585 --> 00:40:20,793 Reverend Camden. What are you doing here so early? 726 00:40:21,004 --> 00:40:23,294 I would have been here days ago if I had only known. 727 00:40:23,507 --> 00:40:25,999 I thought you might like something warm to drink 728 00:40:26,176 --> 00:40:28,715 since you're still recovering. 729 00:40:29,721 --> 00:40:34,016 Thank you, I'm overwhelmed by this act of kindness. 730 00:40:34,184 --> 00:40:35,727 Since I've been ill, 731 00:40:35,894 --> 00:40:38,351 I haven't been able to work for over a week. 732 00:40:38,522 --> 00:40:40,516 And when one doesn't have employees, 733 00:40:40,691 --> 00:40:42,269 one cannot afford not to work. 734 00:40:42,442 --> 00:40:44,270 IMAM: And that is why we are here. 735 00:40:44,486 --> 00:40:47,488 Today you are open for business. 736 00:40:50,576 --> 00:40:51,905 Please. 737 00:40:52,077 --> 00:40:53,703 Thank Mrs. Camden for what she is doing. 738 00:40:53,871 --> 00:40:56,445 It has made Yasmine feel so much better. 739 00:40:56,623 --> 00:40:59,080 Nasreen and I are so grateful. 740 00:40:59,543 --> 00:41:01,583 And your Ruthie. 741 00:41:02,045 --> 00:41:06,376 For a child to make such a personal sacrifice for another, 742 00:41:06,967 --> 00:41:08,795 it gives me hope for this world. 743 00:41:09,011 --> 00:41:11,467 Thank you. I'll tell them. 744 00:41:18,604 --> 00:41:20,846 [DOORBELL RINGS] 745 00:41:25,319 --> 00:41:26,399 Mrs. MacKoul, Ms. Riddle. 746 00:41:26,570 --> 00:41:29,239 Don't you know I'm not going to Eleanor Roosevelt School anymore? 747 00:41:29,406 --> 00:41:31,566 Neither am I and neither is Ms. Riddle. 748 00:41:31,742 --> 00:41:33,866 We're all going to the same place, Ruthie. 749 00:41:34,036 --> 00:41:36,160 I'm gonna be teaching at your old school soon. 750 00:41:36,371 --> 00:41:37,452 Teaching? 751 00:41:37,623 --> 00:41:39,533 They aren't a lot of openings for principals, 752 00:41:39,708 --> 00:41:42,081 but teachers are in demand now and I need a job. 753 00:41:42,252 --> 00:41:45,207 It'll be a pay cut but I've always loved being in the classroom. 754 00:41:46,256 --> 00:41:48,665 And they haven't filled my position 755 00:41:48,842 --> 00:41:51,844 so I'm going back until the end of the year. 756 00:41:52,012 --> 00:41:55,880 I don't wanna be a part of any group hate or group fear. 757 00:41:56,099 --> 00:41:58,093 You give me reason to live. 758 00:41:58,268 --> 00:42:00,061 [LAUGHING] 759 00:42:04,441 --> 00:42:05,771 Hi, Ruthie. 760 00:42:05,984 --> 00:42:07,065 Hi, Yasmine. 761 00:42:07,611 --> 00:42:09,272 Hi. 762 00:42:09,488 --> 00:42:11,861 Nasreen, you seem to be in a good mood this morning. 763 00:42:12,074 --> 00:42:14,447 I am. My husband felt much better 764 00:42:14,618 --> 00:42:17,703 after he spoke to your husband on the phone last night. 765 00:42:17,871 --> 00:42:21,288 In fact, he actually went to the shop this morning. 766 00:42:21,500 --> 00:42:22,995 I'm so happy to hear it. 767 00:42:23,210 --> 00:42:27,422 Well, he's still a bit weak, but his spirits are so much brighter. 768 00:42:27,589 --> 00:42:29,215 I know he'll feel better soon. 769 00:42:29,424 --> 00:42:32,510 Well, this is a good way to start off our day. 770 00:42:33,971 --> 00:42:37,008 What do you say, shall we start walking? 771 00:42:39,309 --> 00:42:40,970 I'll come with you. 772 00:42:41,144 --> 00:42:43,019 I can be late to school for this. 773 00:42:43,981 --> 00:42:45,061 ANNIE: Oh, you girls go ahead. 774 00:42:45,232 --> 00:42:46,692 - You can lead us. - Let's go. 775 00:42:54,867 --> 00:42:56,528 Wait up. 776 00:43:00,956 --> 00:43:02,914 Hey, we wanna be a part of this. 777 00:43:05,252 --> 00:43:07,578 Hey, Mary, look. 778 00:43:12,217 --> 00:43:13,594 Thank you, Mrs. Camden. 779 00:43:13,802 --> 00:43:14,918 Thank you for this. 780 00:43:15,137 --> 00:43:17,130 It's not just about going to school for me. 781 00:43:17,306 --> 00:43:20,343 It's about walking on higher ground. 782 00:43:33,572 --> 00:43:34,948 Come on.