1 00:00:06,000 --> 00:00:12,074 -= www.OpenSubtitles.org =- 2 00:00:24,080 --> 00:00:29,186 Sweet little Jesus boy 3 00:00:32,920 --> 00:00:35,500 Silent night 4 00:00:36,240 --> 00:00:38,183 You'll get through the night 5 00:00:41,760 --> 00:00:43,159 I heard that when a mother bestows 6 00:00:43,160 --> 00:00:46,184 a name on her child, she reveals her hope. 7 00:00:47,240 --> 00:00:51,390 Mine named me Langston, like the poet, Langston Hughes. 8 00:00:51,520 --> 00:00:55,864 She had great hope for me. But whatever dreams she had before... 9 00:00:56,080 --> 00:00:57,705 they got deferred in Baltimore. 10 00:01:02,280 --> 00:01:04,462 Been me and her since my first steps on this earth. 11 00:01:05,760 --> 00:01:08,227 My daddy went MIA after my birth. 12 00:01:10,120 --> 00:01:12,382 I used to envy happy families on the street. 13 00:01:13,360 --> 00:01:16,519 After a while, I chose not to see. 14 00:01:16,520 --> 00:01:18,384 Got to stay strong for Mom and me. 15 00:01:22,200 --> 00:01:24,746 Unanswered prayers make you weak. 16 00:01:30,120 --> 00:01:32,905 This right here is a cold, cold town 17 00:01:36,480 --> 00:01:38,901 I don't know why I'm here 18 00:01:39,480 --> 00:01:43,062 Or where I am going anymore 19 00:01:44,320 --> 00:01:48,744 Mama tried to save me from the street war 20 00:01:49,160 --> 00:01:53,424 But I don't need no savior Yo, I'm good 21 00:01:53,640 --> 00:01:55,742 Yeah, we 'bout to ride hard 22 00:01:56,160 --> 00:01:58,501 I know I'm young, but sometimes I feel old 23 00:01:58,680 --> 00:02:01,101 Things I need can't be bought or sold 24 00:02:01,240 --> 00:02:03,719 A mother's love or a father's name 25 00:02:03,720 --> 00:02:06,107 Nothing heavier than the weight of shame 26 00:02:06,320 --> 00:02:08,359 I flip my collar so they can't see 27 00:02:08,360 --> 00:02:10,622 The tears fallin' down inside of me 28 00:02:10,840 --> 00:02:13,102 Got to roll out, got things to do 29 00:02:13,240 --> 00:02:16,628 Lace up, head up, foot down, move 30 00:02:18,200 --> 00:02:20,302 Walk like you've got a purpose 31 00:02:22,760 --> 00:02:25,227 I can't let them see me nervous 32 00:02:27,360 --> 00:02:30,782 'Cause this right here is the coldest town 33 00:02:32,360 --> 00:02:34,986 You can't let it bring you down 34 00:02:52,880 --> 00:02:54,982 This is my Christmas story. 35 00:03:05,440 --> 00:03:07,065 Yo, yo, yo. 36 00:03:08,320 --> 00:03:09,990 Hey, Ma. 37 00:03:11,720 --> 00:03:13,185 What took you so long? 38 00:03:13,320 --> 00:03:15,104 I ran into Kyle and Snoop. 39 00:03:18,760 --> 00:03:20,191 What's wrong? 40 00:03:29,160 --> 00:03:31,467 We've been evicted? 41 00:03:31,560 --> 00:03:33,540 I thought you were working it out with the bank. 42 00:03:33,760 --> 00:03:35,021 We'd rent it back. 43 00:03:35,080 --> 00:03:37,069 It's hard to get that much together. 44 00:03:37,320 --> 00:03:38,626 So we got to move? 45 00:03:39,800 --> 00:03:41,584 Where will we live, Ma? 46 00:03:42,240 --> 00:03:44,991 Why didn't you tell me? I can help you. 47 00:03:45,160 --> 00:03:46,421 Help me? 48 00:03:47,080 --> 00:03:50,184 You got $5,000? That's what they want before Christmas. 49 00:03:50,320 --> 00:03:52,582 So you're just letting them throw us out? 50 00:03:53,640 --> 00:03:55,759 You have no idea what I had to do 51 00:03:55,760 --> 00:03:58,750 just to keep a roof over your head for the past 15 years. 52 00:03:59,160 --> 00:04:02,343 Making sure you got clothes and you're fed. I did that! 53 00:04:04,160 --> 00:04:06,183 And I'm letting them kick us out? 54 00:05:03,000 --> 00:05:04,101 It's Naima. 55 00:05:04,680 --> 00:05:07,465 I need you to take Langston for the holidays. 56 00:05:08,200 --> 00:05:10,302 I'm putting him on the 10 A.M. bus. 57 00:05:10,520 --> 00:05:12,879 He gets into Times Square at 1:15. 58 00:05:12,880 --> 00:05:15,301 He'll have this number and your address. 59 00:05:15,600 --> 00:05:17,065 I hope you get this message. 60 00:05:18,240 --> 00:05:19,341 Who was on the phone? 61 00:05:20,400 --> 00:05:21,501 You're sending me away? 62 00:05:22,640 --> 00:05:24,504 To spend the holidays with your grandparents. 63 00:05:25,240 --> 00:05:28,742 My grandparents? I don't even know them. 64 00:05:28,840 --> 00:05:30,146 They live in Harlem. 65 00:05:30,680 --> 00:05:31,941 What about you? 66 00:05:32,400 --> 00:05:35,026 I got to work. We barely see each other. 67 00:05:35,160 --> 00:05:38,423 - So you're sending me off to strangers? - They're not strangers. 68 00:05:38,600 --> 00:05:39,701 At Christmas? 69 00:05:39,840 --> 00:05:43,023 No. I ain't going. I ain't leaving you alone. 70 00:05:43,840 --> 00:05:46,102 If I know you're safe, I'll be okay. 71 00:05:46,440 --> 00:05:48,702 I'll come get you as soon as I can. 72 00:05:50,920 --> 00:05:54,786 Langston, I'm just thinking about what's best for you. 73 00:05:55,600 --> 00:05:57,702 I've done everything I can. 74 00:05:58,600 --> 00:06:00,065 Whatever. 75 00:06:11,880 --> 00:06:14,551 This love in my heart 76 00:06:14,800 --> 00:06:17,585 Is all I have left 77 00:06:17,800 --> 00:06:19,584 That's not enough 78 00:06:21,120 --> 00:06:23,222 But it's my best 79 00:06:23,640 --> 00:06:26,425 So I'll set you free 80 00:06:26,960 --> 00:06:29,427 Pray that you'll fly 81 00:06:29,800 --> 00:06:31,902 And come back to me 82 00:06:32,800 --> 00:06:35,028 Better than I 83 00:06:35,960 --> 00:06:38,745 You've got my mother's eyes 84 00:06:39,000 --> 00:06:41,751 And you've got my father's hands 85 00:06:42,320 --> 00:06:47,108 And Mama can't teach you Things you can only learn from a man 86 00:06:48,000 --> 00:06:50,785 Our hearts beat in sync so 87 00:06:51,000 --> 00:06:53,785 I'm gonna be off beat 88 00:06:54,000 --> 00:06:58,628 Until the day you come back to me 89 00:06:59,160 --> 00:07:01,786 In the meantime 90 00:07:02,000 --> 00:07:04,944 I'll be wishing on stars 91 00:07:05,360 --> 00:07:08,111 Praying for change 92 00:07:08,360 --> 00:07:10,781 And mending my heart 93 00:07:11,000 --> 00:07:13,626 In the meantime 94 00:07:14,200 --> 00:07:16,780 I'll cry myself awake 95 00:07:17,200 --> 00:07:19,780 'Cause there's no testament 96 00:07:20,360 --> 00:07:24,784 Without a test of faith 97 00:07:25,680 --> 00:07:27,782 Faith 98 00:07:28,840 --> 00:07:30,590 Faith 99 00:07:34,720 --> 00:07:37,300 I look in your eyes 100 00:07:37,720 --> 00:07:40,300 And I see myself 101 00:07:40,720 --> 00:07:43,141 But you're so much better 102 00:07:43,880 --> 00:07:46,142 Be someone else 103 00:07:46,720 --> 00:07:49,505 'Cause I let you down 104 00:07:49,880 --> 00:07:52,347 It's time you get up 105 00:07:52,720 --> 00:07:55,141 And fight for yourself 106 00:07:55,400 --> 00:07:58,185 'Cause I messed things up 107 00:07:59,240 --> 00:08:04,346 You've got my attitude and You've got your daddy's blues 108 00:08:04,920 --> 00:08:09,344 I want you to see Love can be faithful and true 109 00:08:11,080 --> 00:08:13,660 Our hearts beat in sync so 110 00:08:14,000 --> 00:08:16,501 I'm gonna be off beat 111 00:08:16,760 --> 00:08:18,862 And hope someday 112 00:08:19,240 --> 00:08:21,707 Is sooner than we think 113 00:08:21,920 --> 00:08:24,990 In the meantime 114 00:08:25,200 --> 00:08:27,985 We'll be wishing on stars 115 00:08:28,440 --> 00:08:30,861 Praying for change 116 00:08:31,080 --> 00:08:33,706 And mending my heart 117 00:08:34,080 --> 00:08:37,229 In the meantime 118 00:08:38,760 --> 00:08:42,387 Praying for change And mending my heart 119 00:08:42,600 --> 00:08:47,706 Not together, yet never apart 120 00:08:48,760 --> 00:08:51,227 Leave the light on for me 121 00:08:51,440 --> 00:08:54,384 Promise, baby, I'll be 122 00:08:58,280 --> 00:09:02,226 Hush, little baby, don't say a thing 123 00:09:04,120 --> 00:09:08,748 Distance will never come between... 124 00:09:08,960 --> 00:09:11,427 us. 125 00:09:11,920 --> 00:09:13,226 Oh... 126 00:09:32,360 --> 00:09:35,464 Every time I look at my mom, I see her dilemma. 127 00:09:36,120 --> 00:09:39,747 I'm the one thing standing between her and being a winner. 128 00:09:40,480 --> 00:09:43,424 Sometimes I feel like a motherless child. 129 00:09:44,920 --> 00:09:46,021 Yo. 130 00:09:47,440 --> 00:09:49,110 I feel you. 131 00:09:49,520 --> 00:09:52,624 When a mother bestows a name on a child... 132 00:09:53,360 --> 00:09:57,021 it reveals her hope. Mine named me Isaiah. 133 00:09:57,480 --> 00:09:59,423 Like the prophet. 134 00:10:00,520 --> 00:10:03,624 Sometimes I feel like a motherless child. 135 00:10:08,480 --> 00:10:13,586 Sometimes I feel like a motherless child 136 00:10:15,480 --> 00:10:20,586 Sometimes I feel like a motherless child 137 00:10:22,720 --> 00:10:27,826 Right now I feel like a motherless child 138 00:10:28,720 --> 00:10:31,664 A long way... 139 00:10:31,760 --> 00:10:34,943 from my home 140 00:10:39,000 --> 00:10:42,104 My holidays are hollow days 141 00:10:42,560 --> 00:10:45,664 With memories of my mama's face 142 00:10:46,720 --> 00:10:51,189 I can see her now, looking at me She smiles 143 00:10:52,240 --> 00:10:56,026 But sometimes I feel like a motherless child 144 00:10:57,200 --> 00:10:59,746 Motherless child 145 00:10:59,920 --> 00:11:03,024 Mama said she'd never leave 146 00:11:04,200 --> 00:11:06,701 Motherless child 147 00:11:06,920 --> 00:11:11,025 That she'd always be there for me 148 00:11:11,240 --> 00:11:13,547 Motherless child 149 00:11:14,080 --> 00:11:17,184 Where are you now? 150 00:11:18,160 --> 00:11:20,945 Motherless child 151 00:11:25,120 --> 00:11:27,541 Hush, little baby 152 00:11:28,760 --> 00:11:31,704 A long way... 153 00:11:31,960 --> 00:11:34,711 from my home 154 00:11:36,120 --> 00:11:38,063 Open your eyes. 155 00:12:12,200 --> 00:12:13,461 Damn. 156 00:12:44,840 --> 00:12:48,023 You have reached the Cobbs residence. We're not in now... 157 00:12:48,200 --> 00:12:51,702 but please leave us a message. And have a blessed... 158 00:12:57,760 --> 00:12:58,986 What you looking at? 159 00:12:59,080 --> 00:13:00,420 Punk. 160 00:13:15,920 --> 00:13:18,990 - You know how to get to Harlem? - No? 161 00:13:19,280 --> 00:13:20,506 My man... 162 00:13:20,960 --> 00:13:22,824 I don't have money. I'm sorry. 163 00:13:22,960 --> 00:13:24,824 You know the way to Harlem? 164 00:13:31,720 --> 00:13:32,821 That Way? 165 00:13:58,680 --> 00:14:00,464 Excuse me... where's the phone? 166 00:14:00,600 --> 00:14:03,351 The phone is for guests only. Are you a guest? 167 00:14:03,520 --> 00:14:06,271 We're checking out. Here, use this one. 168 00:14:09,200 --> 00:14:10,790 Excuse me one second. 169 00:14:11,520 --> 00:14:14,624 Hey, hon. I'm still in New York. 170 00:14:15,680 --> 00:14:17,464 The conference just broke up. 171 00:14:18,040 --> 00:14:19,949 I'll be home tonight. 172 00:14:20,680 --> 00:14:22,623 No, don't worry. 173 00:14:23,280 --> 00:14:25,462 No, of course. 174 00:14:26,680 --> 00:14:28,828 I told you, I'm in New York. 175 00:14:30,360 --> 00:14:31,746 Justin, your wallet! 176 00:14:31,880 --> 00:14:33,664 - Security! - Give me the wallet! 177 00:14:33,720 --> 00:14:35,549 - No, wait. - Is there a problem? 178 00:14:44,040 --> 00:14:45,983 What you in here for? 179 00:14:50,480 --> 00:14:52,070 I'm talking to you, youngsta. 180 00:14:52,560 --> 00:14:54,344 What they got you for? 181 00:14:55,320 --> 00:14:56,421 Robbery. 182 00:14:56,560 --> 00:14:58,344 A bank or a store? 183 00:15:00,720 --> 00:15:02,185 A wallet. 184 00:15:03,400 --> 00:15:04,831 A wallet? 185 00:15:07,640 --> 00:15:10,664 Did your mama forget to give you your lunch money? 186 00:15:12,080 --> 00:15:14,182 Leave my mama out of it. 187 00:15:16,480 --> 00:15:17,627 I'm just saying... 188 00:15:21,440 --> 00:15:24,020 snatching wallets is weak. 189 00:15:25,080 --> 00:15:26,545 For punks. 190 00:15:27,760 --> 00:15:30,261 Unless you're saying your mama raised a punk. 191 00:15:31,200 --> 00:15:34,463 Know what happened to the last fool who talked about my mama? 192 00:15:39,440 --> 00:15:40,871 Tell me about it. 193 00:15:45,960 --> 00:15:47,879 I stole his wallet. 194 00:15:51,520 --> 00:15:53,145 Langston Cobbs. 195 00:16:03,480 --> 00:16:04,911 Langston? 196 00:16:05,720 --> 00:16:07,151 Like the poet? 197 00:16:08,000 --> 00:16:09,101 You know it. 198 00:16:14,640 --> 00:16:17,425 Reverend, I believe this is the young man you were looking for. 199 00:16:20,320 --> 00:16:21,910 You've made a mistake. 200 00:16:23,080 --> 00:16:26,024 I was told to expect my grandson... 201 00:16:26,160 --> 00:16:29,742 not some pickpocket, so anxious to transgress that... 202 00:16:29,920 --> 00:16:32,864 rather than wait for his grandparents as instructed... 203 00:16:33,000 --> 00:16:35,100 he'd run off and violate the first law he could. 204 00:16:35,160 --> 00:16:36,919 I ain't no damn pickpocket. 205 00:16:36,920 --> 00:16:39,591 I wasn't lifting the guy's wallet, I was giving it back. 206 00:16:40,160 --> 00:16:44,629 This kid jacked my backpack and took all my money. 207 00:16:45,520 --> 00:16:47,463 I was trying to call you. 208 00:16:47,840 --> 00:16:51,706 No one pressed charges. So, we're releasing him into your custody. 209 00:16:54,440 --> 00:16:56,622 Welcome to New York, young man. 210 00:17:00,200 --> 00:17:03,144 Apparently I'm your grandfather. 211 00:17:20,920 --> 00:17:21,987 Where are we? 212 00:17:22,560 --> 00:17:24,310 125th Street. 213 00:17:24,880 --> 00:17:26,391 The main street of Harlem. 214 00:17:30,040 --> 00:17:32,507 Your namesake, Langston Hughes... 215 00:17:32,640 --> 00:17:36,745 once said he would rather be a lamppost in Harlem... 216 00:17:36,880 --> 00:17:38,982 than the governor of Georgia. 217 00:17:52,080 --> 00:17:53,511 What are you doing? 218 00:17:55,400 --> 00:17:57,184 - Hey, Rev. - Maria. 219 00:17:57,560 --> 00:17:59,185 Are you being good? 220 00:18:00,760 --> 00:18:01,861 I guess. 221 00:18:03,920 --> 00:18:05,624 Merry Christmas, babe. 222 00:18:06,760 --> 00:18:08,862 - My grandson. - Nice to meet you. 223 00:18:09,000 --> 00:18:11,546 Maria! Come on, let's do it. Come on. 224 00:18:11,680 --> 00:18:13,782 You're in the middle of the street. 225 00:18:13,920 --> 00:18:16,705 I'm saying hi to the Rev. You're embarrassing. 226 00:18:16,920 --> 00:18:19,182 Would you rather get hit or be embarrassed? 227 00:18:47,640 --> 00:18:49,390 Oh, Lord. 228 00:18:49,640 --> 00:18:51,583 Look at you! 229 00:18:53,200 --> 00:18:57,510 What a terrible way to start your visit. Oh, you poor thing. 230 00:18:59,120 --> 00:19:03,430 Fortunately, Officer Mac is a good friend of the church. 231 00:19:05,160 --> 00:19:06,830 It never hurts to have a friend 232 00:19:06,840 --> 00:19:08,749 on the force in case of these... 233 00:19:09,320 --> 00:19:10,751 misunderstandings. 234 00:19:12,160 --> 00:19:15,264 We say grace before we eat in this house. 235 00:19:17,320 --> 00:19:18,751 Let us pray. 236 00:19:19,480 --> 00:19:23,790 Lord, bless this food to our use and us to Thy service. 237 00:19:24,160 --> 00:19:28,629 And make us ever mindful of the needs of others for Christ's sake. 238 00:19:29,840 --> 00:19:34,946 Lord Jesus, today we are mindful of the needs of this youth... 239 00:19:35,360 --> 00:19:39,943 our grandson, whom Thou, in Thy infinite wisdom, has sent to us. 240 00:19:40,080 --> 00:19:43,548 And be he troubled and in need of guidance... 241 00:19:43,680 --> 00:19:47,785 or simply a belt to hold his loose-fitting pants up... 242 00:19:48,200 --> 00:19:52,146 allow us the fortitude and patience to set him straight. 243 00:19:52,520 --> 00:19:54,622 For Thou art ever bountiful. 244 00:19:55,680 --> 00:19:57,145 Father God... 245 00:19:57,680 --> 00:20:01,387 lead this boy not into temptation, but deliver him from evil. 246 00:20:01,520 --> 00:20:03,479 And allow him to walk in Thy steps 247 00:20:03,480 --> 00:20:06,311 down the path of righteousness... 248 00:20:06,440 --> 00:20:09,066 and with Your help, obedience. 249 00:20:09,560 --> 00:20:11,399 For Thine is the kingdom and the power 250 00:20:11,400 --> 00:20:14,151 and the glory, forever and ever. 251 00:20:14,720 --> 00:20:15,981 Amen. 252 00:20:17,040 --> 00:20:18,824 Oh, so... 253 00:20:20,040 --> 00:20:21,505 Langston... 254 00:20:22,240 --> 00:20:24,719 to what, besides heavenly grace, 255 00:20:24,720 --> 00:20:27,346 do we owe the pleasure of this visit? 256 00:20:30,240 --> 00:20:32,342 She's working over Christmas. 257 00:20:34,080 --> 00:20:36,342 Where is she working these days? 258 00:20:37,240 --> 00:20:41,868 She tends bar Monday through Thursday, and does checkout weekends. 259 00:20:42,920 --> 00:20:45,785 She used to work for the city, but they laid her off. 260 00:20:46,240 --> 00:20:49,025 Does she have anyone to help her... 261 00:20:49,240 --> 00:20:52,025 or are you the man of the house? 262 00:20:54,680 --> 00:20:56,862 You guys don't know a thing about us, do you? 263 00:20:59,000 --> 00:21:00,465 No fault of ours. 264 00:21:00,760 --> 00:21:02,703 Then whose fault is it? 265 00:21:08,600 --> 00:21:10,031 May I be excused? 266 00:21:11,520 --> 00:21:12,860 Clear your plate. 267 00:21:21,440 --> 00:21:22,905 Just let him be. 268 00:21:56,720 --> 00:21:58,584 What do you find so amusing? 269 00:22:00,480 --> 00:22:03,584 This place, it's like a museum up here. 270 00:22:04,000 --> 00:22:05,750 A black people museum. 271 00:22:06,000 --> 00:22:09,422 I like to remember where we've come from... 272 00:22:10,680 --> 00:22:15,104 and what it's taken to get us where we are. 273 00:22:37,360 --> 00:22:40,464 Read the engraving... 274 00:22:41,360 --> 00:22:42,700 in here. 275 00:22:45,200 --> 00:22:47,302 "To C.C. from M.L.K." 276 00:22:49,520 --> 00:22:50,826 Yes. 277 00:22:52,520 --> 00:22:54,668 - That's Martin Luther King. - Yes. 278 00:22:57,040 --> 00:23:00,826 My father, your great-grandfather... 279 00:23:01,720 --> 00:23:03,822 was in King's inner circle. 280 00:23:05,040 --> 00:23:06,824 Look here. 281 00:23:07,400 --> 00:23:10,982 He marched with him in Selma... 282 00:23:11,720 --> 00:23:13,151 Birmingham... 283 00:23:13,880 --> 00:23:16,426 and Memphis. I was with him every time. 284 00:23:16,560 --> 00:23:17,661 That's me there. 285 00:23:19,080 --> 00:23:22,502 The year that King died... 286 00:23:23,560 --> 00:23:27,028 he asked a few of us children... 287 00:23:27,400 --> 00:23:30,663 to come speak at his church in Atlanta. 288 00:23:33,240 --> 00:23:35,024 I was the youngest. 289 00:23:35,240 --> 00:23:39,504 Dr. King felt I spoke so eloquently, he sent me this watch. 290 00:23:49,080 --> 00:23:52,024 This will be yours someday. 291 00:23:55,920 --> 00:23:57,519 I know this is... 292 00:23:57,520 --> 00:23:59,463 a big adjustment for you. 293 00:23:59,600 --> 00:24:02,279 For all of us. But I want you to know that 294 00:24:02,280 --> 00:24:04,542 we're very happy to have you here. 295 00:24:05,440 --> 00:24:09,067 This is a girl's room, so I hope you don't mind. 296 00:24:10,600 --> 00:24:13,226 What went down with you guys and my mom? 297 00:24:16,120 --> 00:24:17,904 Why don't you talk? 298 00:24:18,360 --> 00:24:20,064 She ran away. 299 00:24:20,960 --> 00:24:24,303 For a long time, we thought she'd come back, but... 300 00:24:25,640 --> 00:24:27,742 she couldn't forgive us. 301 00:24:28,560 --> 00:24:29,821 Why? 302 00:24:30,320 --> 00:24:31,910 What'd you do to her? 303 00:24:32,040 --> 00:24:36,987 I think you'll need pajamas, right? Let's see what we have. 304 00:24:43,320 --> 00:24:45,582 These should do for tonight. 305 00:24:46,000 --> 00:24:47,399 If you leave your clothes out, 306 00:24:47,400 --> 00:24:50,583 I'll wash them. I'm sorry your bag was stolen. 307 00:24:57,680 --> 00:24:59,111 Good night. 308 00:26:01,240 --> 00:26:03,679 The number you dialed is not in service. 309 00:26:03,680 --> 00:26:06,351 Please check the number and dial again. 310 00:26:14,920 --> 00:26:17,319 Hey, it's Naima. Leave me a message. 311 00:26:18,400 --> 00:26:23,188 Mom, it's me. I'm in New York with them. 312 00:26:24,080 --> 00:26:28,185 I tried the house and the phone was cut off. What's going on? 313 00:26:29,520 --> 00:26:31,879 When are you coming to get me? 314 00:26:31,880 --> 00:26:33,869 Please don't leave me with these people. 315 00:26:34,080 --> 00:26:35,864 We're in this together. 316 00:26:37,760 --> 00:26:40,864 I'll find a way to help you out with everything. 317 00:26:41,000 --> 00:26:42,465 I love you. 318 00:26:43,120 --> 00:26:44,551 Call me. 319 00:27:35,000 --> 00:27:36,943 What are you doing in here? 320 00:27:39,640 --> 00:27:41,265 Trying to call my mom. 321 00:27:43,000 --> 00:27:44,943 But our phone was cut off. 322 00:27:48,080 --> 00:27:50,421 Want to know what's going on? 323 00:27:51,680 --> 00:27:53,862 We're about to lose our home. 324 00:27:54,000 --> 00:27:56,341 They're going to put us out on the street. 325 00:27:58,000 --> 00:28:01,468 You got this tight crib, and all this stuff... 326 00:28:02,200 --> 00:28:03,950 and she's struggling. 327 00:28:06,760 --> 00:28:08,464 Why can't you help her? 328 00:28:10,200 --> 00:28:11,950 What kind of parents are you? 329 00:28:13,520 --> 00:28:15,782 We're the broken-hearted kind. 330 00:28:18,360 --> 00:28:20,701 Silent night 331 00:28:24,360 --> 00:28:27,145 Holy night 332 00:28:28,560 --> 00:28:32,984 All is calm 333 00:28:35,120 --> 00:28:38,588 Pregnant. Practically homeless. 334 00:28:40,400 --> 00:28:43,151 What some would call a ghetto statistic. 335 00:28:47,240 --> 00:28:49,342 I didn't want that for your mother. 336 00:28:55,920 --> 00:28:57,670 Give this to them. 337 00:29:01,080 --> 00:29:03,501 Sleep in... 338 00:29:03,920 --> 00:29:07,263 heavenly peace 339 00:29:12,920 --> 00:29:15,022 Sleep in... 340 00:29:15,240 --> 00:29:19,868 heavenly peace 341 00:29:33,520 --> 00:29:34,951 Thank you. 342 00:30:02,640 --> 00:30:05,220 Silent night 343 00:30:06,480 --> 00:30:09,060 Holy night 344 00:30:10,320 --> 00:30:13,071 Sleeping in... 345 00:30:13,480 --> 00:30:17,585 the streets 346 00:30:17,800 --> 00:30:21,109 Sleeping in... 347 00:30:21,320 --> 00:30:23,263 the streets 348 00:30:23,400 --> 00:30:26,185 I ain't try'na be philosophical But it's not logical 349 00:30:26,320 --> 00:30:28,422 While some folks freezin' Others chillin' like it's tropical 350 00:30:28,560 --> 00:30:33,427 The indifference is mad crazy Like poverty's contagious 351 00:30:33,680 --> 00:30:36,260 My hands are dirty, but I'm still worthy 352 00:30:36,520 --> 00:30:41,626 Step in my shoes and walk in some mercy 353 00:30:42,840 --> 00:30:47,264 They say this is your punishment For such poor judgment 354 00:30:47,680 --> 00:30:49,623 You must have lost your mind 355 00:30:49,760 --> 00:30:52,545 How you gonna feed it When you're barely eating 356 00:30:52,680 --> 00:30:56,466 Get ready for the welfare line 357 00:30:56,680 --> 00:31:01,468 I ain't try'na hear it You made the bed, lay in it 358 00:31:01,680 --> 00:31:04,704 But I'm way too strong for you to break my spirit 359 00:31:04,880 --> 00:31:08,382 Is it me? Am I the cause of all my mother's misery? 360 00:31:08,520 --> 00:31:11,464 This cloud of secrecy on my paternity 361 00:31:11,720 --> 00:31:14,471 Did my very birth destroy my whole family? 362 00:31:14,800 --> 00:31:19,827 I'm just a sinner I know who I am 363 00:31:20,040 --> 00:31:21,983 Just a beginner 364 00:31:22,120 --> 00:31:24,666 I'm not yet a man 365 00:31:25,200 --> 00:31:29,510 Send me a signal I'll follow your light 366 00:31:29,720 --> 00:31:31,663 Just help me through... 367 00:31:31,880 --> 00:31:34,665 this silent night 368 00:31:35,720 --> 00:31:39,666 Hush, Child, it'll be all right 369 00:31:39,880 --> 00:31:42,028 I'll get you through... 370 00:31:42,240 --> 00:31:45,344 this silent night 371 00:31:46,080 --> 00:31:49,866 Hush, Child, it'll be all right 372 00:31:50,080 --> 00:31:52,660 I'll get you through... 373 00:31:52,920 --> 00:31:54,943 this silent night 374 00:31:55,160 --> 00:31:57,183 This ain't living 375 00:31:57,600 --> 00:32:02,342 I got a mouth to feed But I can't make these ends meet 376 00:32:02,600 --> 00:32:07,183 Got an eviction notice But my Lord don't hear my prayers 377 00:32:07,520 --> 00:32:10,191 I never been this way 378 00:32:10,600 --> 00:32:13,021 The silence is too loud for me 379 00:32:13,280 --> 00:32:15,542 Life just ain't fair 380 00:32:15,760 --> 00:32:18,227 - Is anyone out there? - Does anyone care? 381 00:32:18,360 --> 00:32:20,701 - Is anyone listening? - Is anyone there? 382 00:32:20,840 --> 00:32:23,386 Just let me know I'm part of your plan 383 00:32:23,520 --> 00:32:26,544 That you're watching over and know who I am 384 00:32:26,960 --> 00:32:30,542 From where we are now 385 00:32:30,800 --> 00:32:32,231 Where we are 386 00:32:32,440 --> 00:32:35,749 How do we find our way? 387 00:32:37,280 --> 00:32:40,748 Alone in the darkness... 388 00:32:41,960 --> 00:32:45,507 with no place to stay 389 00:32:47,280 --> 00:32:51,226 Hush, Child, it'll be all right 390 00:32:51,480 --> 00:32:55,426 I'll get you through this silent night 391 00:32:55,640 --> 00:32:57,424 Silent night 392 00:32:57,640 --> 00:33:01,426 Hush, Child, it'll be all right 393 00:33:01,640 --> 00:33:05,745 I'll get you through this silent night 394 00:33:06,000 --> 00:33:09,183 You'll get through the night 395 00:33:09,840 --> 00:33:11,590 Oh, yeah 396 00:33:17,320 --> 00:33:20,264 Sleep... 397 00:33:20,480 --> 00:33:24,107 in heavenly peace 398 00:33:25,000 --> 00:33:29,469 Sleep in heavenly... 399 00:34:05,560 --> 00:34:09,301 Langston, is that you? Merry Christmas Eve. 400 00:34:10,640 --> 00:34:12,981 You slept late. You going somewhere? 401 00:34:13,120 --> 00:34:15,143 Just for a walk, if that's all right. 402 00:34:16,240 --> 00:34:19,867 Well, this is New York, so walk like you have a purpose. 403 00:34:20,560 --> 00:34:23,504 You can pick up some things from the store for me. 404 00:34:23,640 --> 00:34:25,105 Wait right there. 405 00:34:41,480 --> 00:34:43,947 - You okay, sweetie? - Yeah, thank you. 406 00:34:44,080 --> 00:34:45,944 Your day could've been a whole lot worse. 407 00:34:48,160 --> 00:34:51,423 - You're not from around here, clearly. - I'm from Baltimore. 408 00:34:51,600 --> 00:34:54,599 Well, watch where you're going if you want to make it to Christmas. 409 00:34:54,600 --> 00:34:56,543 These cabbies don't play. 410 00:34:56,680 --> 00:34:58,305 Yeah, I can see that. 411 00:34:58,520 --> 00:35:01,021 - Merry Christmas. - Thank you. You, too. 412 00:35:01,920 --> 00:35:05,706 Gold, silver! Whatever you need, baby, we got it right here. 413 00:35:05,920 --> 00:35:08,387 Yes, sir. All right. 414 00:35:08,600 --> 00:35:10,384 You got what I need, brother. 415 00:35:10,520 --> 00:35:12,304 He took care of you, right? 416 00:35:12,440 --> 00:35:14,907 Step into my office. Come see me. 417 00:35:20,120 --> 00:35:24,225 You need a two piece? What do you need, a two or three piece? 418 00:35:40,640 --> 00:35:42,981 Can I help you find something, young man? 419 00:35:44,320 --> 00:35:46,399 Christmas present for your mother? 420 00:35:46,400 --> 00:35:48,741 Got some lovely items, very affordable. 421 00:35:51,240 --> 00:35:52,501 That's pretty. 422 00:35:54,160 --> 00:35:55,500 Out of your price range. 423 00:35:57,840 --> 00:35:59,271 You buy stuff, too, right? 424 00:35:59,400 --> 00:36:01,582 Just don't bring me no funky Adidas. 425 00:36:12,160 --> 00:36:14,422 That's a lovely watch. 426 00:36:14,840 --> 00:36:17,944 Very rare. Very valuable. 427 00:36:18,840 --> 00:36:23,309 How much can I get for it? It's got to be worth, what? 428 00:36:24,200 --> 00:36:25,631 Five grand? 429 00:36:25,760 --> 00:36:27,703 Oh, it's worth a great deal. 430 00:36:28,360 --> 00:36:30,462 More to its owner than anyone. 431 00:36:32,960 --> 00:36:37,543 This watch belongs to Reverend Cornell Cobbs. It's his prized possession. 432 00:36:38,200 --> 00:36:39,790 See right here? 433 00:36:40,600 --> 00:36:42,384 "To C.C. from M.L.K."? 434 00:36:43,520 --> 00:36:45,145 You know who that is? 435 00:36:47,720 --> 00:36:50,141 Yes, sir. Martin Luther King. 436 00:36:50,640 --> 00:36:53,519 So why don't you tell me how Reverend Cobbs's prized possession 437 00:36:53,520 --> 00:36:55,748 got in your jeans pocket? 438 00:36:58,640 --> 00:37:00,230 He's my grandfather. 439 00:37:02,400 --> 00:37:04,343 He gave it to me. 440 00:37:04,640 --> 00:37:06,822 Reverend Cobbs is your grandfather. 441 00:37:09,560 --> 00:37:11,185 You're Naima's boy. 442 00:37:15,560 --> 00:37:17,503 Well, you listen to me, son. 443 00:37:18,320 --> 00:37:19,581 I know your father. 444 00:37:20,240 --> 00:37:23,319 And your grandfather. And my guess is 445 00:37:23,320 --> 00:37:24,620 Reverend Cobbs would rather... 446 00:37:24,760 --> 00:37:26,828 be buried with this watch clenched in 447 00:37:26,840 --> 00:37:28,942 his cold, dead fist than give it to you. 448 00:37:29,400 --> 00:37:33,710 But if by some miracle he ever did pass it on... 449 00:37:34,080 --> 00:37:36,865 you guard it with your life, you understand? 450 00:37:37,240 --> 00:37:39,866 You pass it on to your children. 451 00:37:40,600 --> 00:37:42,941 You don't hock it like some crackhead. 452 00:37:44,680 --> 00:37:47,021 Get out of here before I tell him you was here. 453 00:37:47,600 --> 00:37:48,861 Get... 454 00:37:49,440 --> 00:37:50,541 out. 455 00:37:58,440 --> 00:38:00,999 Whatever you need, come see your boy! 456 00:38:01,000 --> 00:38:03,546 Your boyfriend left you? Pawn the stuff he bought you. 457 00:38:05,280 --> 00:38:06,711 Lunch money. 458 00:38:08,120 --> 00:38:09,479 If lifting wallets is for chumps, 459 00:38:09,480 --> 00:38:12,060 what do you call this? The big time? 460 00:38:12,720 --> 00:38:15,585 This gig is an opportunity, you play it right. 461 00:38:15,800 --> 00:38:18,585 What was you doing in there, buying or selling? 462 00:38:19,000 --> 00:38:20,101 Just looking. 463 00:38:20,280 --> 00:38:23,429 You need something? I got more than you could ever get in a store. 464 00:38:23,640 --> 00:38:25,902 No, I'm good. Thank you. 465 00:38:26,120 --> 00:38:28,507 Anything you can think of, I got it. 466 00:38:28,720 --> 00:38:30,265 I said, I'm straight. 467 00:38:31,320 --> 00:38:33,741 If you change your mind, I'll be right here. 468 00:38:33,960 --> 00:38:35,425 Yeah, whatever. 469 00:38:41,400 --> 00:38:45,346 It's about time. Your grandmother's been waiting for you. 470 00:38:54,240 --> 00:38:55,705 Is it ready? 471 00:39:01,600 --> 00:39:03,031 Tastes good to me. 472 00:39:03,080 --> 00:39:07,185 Okay. You put that there and pour it into the crust. 473 00:39:16,600 --> 00:39:18,384 Mrs. Cobbs? 474 00:39:20,360 --> 00:39:22,542 I don't really know what to call you. 475 00:39:25,280 --> 00:39:27,064 Oh, well... 476 00:39:28,600 --> 00:39:30,702 you could try Grandma. 477 00:39:34,360 --> 00:39:36,383 "Grandma" feels weird. 478 00:39:37,960 --> 00:39:40,999 Yes, yes. To me, too. 479 00:39:43,480 --> 00:39:47,221 Maybe we can take our time with it. Let it grow on us? 480 00:39:48,960 --> 00:39:50,221 Okay. 481 00:39:54,480 --> 00:39:57,639 My mom ran away because she got pregnant, right? 482 00:39:57,640 --> 00:39:59,265 That's why she and the Rev don't speak? 483 00:40:01,240 --> 00:40:02,341 Because of me? 484 00:40:03,640 --> 00:40:05,742 No, baby, not because of you. 485 00:40:15,320 --> 00:40:17,319 Your dad was kind of a rascal, 486 00:40:17,320 --> 00:40:20,344 pretending to be a gangster, pants hanging below his butt. 487 00:40:23,240 --> 00:40:25,024 He had it rough. 488 00:40:25,680 --> 00:40:28,624 When he was with us, he'd show us his sweet side. 489 00:40:28,840 --> 00:40:31,181 The Reverend thought the devil had his name. 490 00:40:35,520 --> 00:40:39,625 Your grandfather is very proud, in case you hadn't noticed. 491 00:40:40,040 --> 00:40:43,279 Being a prominent minister, he was more than just embarrassed 492 00:40:43,280 --> 00:40:45,144 that his daughter was with child. 493 00:40:45,880 --> 00:40:47,789 She was only fifteen. 494 00:40:49,360 --> 00:40:50,985 He wanted to kill the boy. 495 00:40:52,720 --> 00:40:56,461 Threatened to tear him apart with his bare hands. 496 00:40:58,800 --> 00:41:02,302 He kind of put Naima under house arrest. 497 00:41:02,560 --> 00:41:04,742 He wouldn't let him anywhere near her. 498 00:41:06,040 --> 00:41:07,505 But she must have loved him... 499 00:41:07,560 --> 00:41:11,301 because one day, we woke up and she was gone. 500 00:41:14,560 --> 00:41:17,199 But my dad left before I was two. 501 00:41:17,200 --> 00:41:19,189 My mom never mentions him or you. 502 00:41:21,160 --> 00:41:23,262 Mistakes were made on everyone's part. 503 00:41:23,400 --> 00:41:24,990 What mistakes? Tell me. 504 00:41:25,160 --> 00:41:26,639 All you need to know is that 505 00:41:26,640 --> 00:41:28,583 your grandfather loved your mother... 506 00:41:28,720 --> 00:41:29,999 still does, with all his heart. 507 00:41:30,000 --> 00:41:31,943 Anything he did, he did for love. 508 00:41:46,440 --> 00:41:47,871 She was our baby. 509 00:41:51,080 --> 00:41:55,469 The Lord's greatest gift must be to live a life without regrets. 510 00:41:58,760 --> 00:42:00,862 But we're so human. 511 00:42:30,480 --> 00:42:33,231 I'm not perfect 512 00:42:34,400 --> 00:42:38,061 But He loves me anyway 513 00:42:38,720 --> 00:42:41,903 Wasn't an angel 514 00:42:43,960 --> 00:42:46,825 In my younger days 515 00:42:47,080 --> 00:42:50,901 We all have done things 516 00:42:51,320 --> 00:42:55,106 That's between us and God 517 00:42:55,320 --> 00:42:59,266 There's no better comfort 518 00:42:59,680 --> 00:43:04,104 Than being in His arms 519 00:43:04,480 --> 00:43:08,426 He loves me... 520 00:43:09,000 --> 00:43:10,784 Still 521 00:43:12,440 --> 00:43:15,783 I'm not perfect 522 00:43:16,680 --> 00:43:20,307 But he loves me anyway 523 00:43:20,520 --> 00:43:24,625 This loneliness fills 524 00:43:25,000 --> 00:43:28,547 Every inch of open space 525 00:43:28,760 --> 00:43:32,467 But his grace and mercy 526 00:43:33,360 --> 00:43:36,782 Give me strength when I am weak 527 00:43:37,120 --> 00:43:40,622 And carries me when 528 00:43:41,880 --> 00:43:46,463 I can't stand on my own feet 529 00:43:46,720 --> 00:43:50,666 He loves me... 530 00:43:51,480 --> 00:43:52,627 Still 531 00:43:53,720 --> 00:43:58,826 So glad he loves me... 532 00:44:00,040 --> 00:44:01,505 Still 533 00:44:02,400 --> 00:44:05,982 And when I'm down 534 00:44:06,560 --> 00:44:10,346 He lifts me up 535 00:44:10,880 --> 00:44:14,507 He sees beyond 536 00:44:15,080 --> 00:44:17,831 What I've become 537 00:44:19,240 --> 00:44:22,503 Lord, lift me up 538 00:44:23,240 --> 00:44:26,708 I feel so down 539 00:44:27,920 --> 00:44:30,705 Yet he loves... 540 00:44:30,920 --> 00:44:34,706 me still 541 00:44:35,760 --> 00:44:40,866 So glad He loves me... 542 00:44:41,760 --> 00:44:43,464 Still 543 00:45:01,520 --> 00:45:03,463 How do you keep having faith... 544 00:45:04,720 --> 00:45:06,982 when so much bad has happened? 545 00:45:07,960 --> 00:45:11,906 Proof of God's grace is all around you, Langston. 546 00:45:12,200 --> 00:45:13,870 You just have to open your eyes. 547 00:45:25,480 --> 00:45:26,911 Cobbs residence. 548 00:45:27,040 --> 00:45:29,063 I want to speak to my son. 549 00:45:36,640 --> 00:45:37,741 Naima? 550 00:45:39,480 --> 00:45:41,947 Put my son on the phone, please. 551 00:45:44,840 --> 00:45:46,101 Or I'll hang up. 552 00:45:46,680 --> 00:45:47,941 Hold on. 553 00:45:57,600 --> 00:45:58,940 It's for you. 554 00:46:04,000 --> 00:46:05,261 Mama? 555 00:46:06,360 --> 00:46:08,110 I tried calling you. 556 00:46:08,360 --> 00:46:09,950 Are you okay? 557 00:46:10,200 --> 00:46:12,701 I'm fine. I miss you. 558 00:46:12,840 --> 00:46:15,944 I miss you, too. When are you coming? 559 00:46:18,120 --> 00:46:19,551 How are your grandparents? 560 00:46:20,040 --> 00:46:21,471 Mom, when are you coming? 561 00:46:21,680 --> 00:46:25,227 - I'll send for you as soon as I can. - Send for me? 562 00:46:25,360 --> 00:46:26,541 We have no place to stay. 563 00:46:27,720 --> 00:46:29,629 Don't leave me here. 564 00:46:30,880 --> 00:46:32,550 I can get us the money. 565 00:46:32,720 --> 00:46:35,141 - Not from them. I won't take it. - Mom, listen. 566 00:46:35,280 --> 00:46:38,065 - I have a plan. - What kind of plan? 567 00:46:39,560 --> 00:46:42,664 What kind of plan, Langston? Don't do anything stupid. 568 00:46:42,800 --> 00:46:44,823 We'll stay here till I work it out. 569 00:46:45,400 --> 00:46:47,582 I can't do that. You don't understand. 570 00:46:48,880 --> 00:46:50,664 Oh, I understand. 571 00:46:51,320 --> 00:46:53,821 You'd rather leave me here than forgive them. 572 00:46:55,320 --> 00:46:56,910 Langston... 573 00:47:09,080 --> 00:47:11,023 I'm on my way to church. 574 00:47:12,400 --> 00:47:15,504 I'll see you both there later. 575 00:47:16,920 --> 00:47:19,022 What? Church? 576 00:47:19,240 --> 00:47:20,546 Tonight? 577 00:47:21,080 --> 00:47:22,625 You trippin'. 578 00:47:26,080 --> 00:47:27,784 What did you say? 579 00:47:27,920 --> 00:47:32,548 The Reverend's putting on his Christmas show... "Black Nativity". 580 00:47:32,760 --> 00:47:35,704 Well, count me out. I don't do church. 581 00:47:38,760 --> 00:47:42,865 "Choose for yourselves... this day..." 582 00:47:44,120 --> 00:47:46,905 "...which God you will serve." 583 00:47:48,600 --> 00:47:52,227 "But as for me... and my house..." 584 00:47:54,960 --> 00:47:59,065 "But as for me... and my house..." 585 00:47:59,640 --> 00:48:02,584 "...we will serve the Lord." 586 00:48:06,320 --> 00:48:07,660 Whatever. 587 00:48:13,640 --> 00:48:14,741 I'm waiting. 588 00:48:17,640 --> 00:48:19,504 Do you have something of mine? 589 00:48:22,720 --> 00:48:25,505 Do you have something that belongs to me? 590 00:48:30,080 --> 00:48:31,591 Were you going to give it back? 591 00:48:41,840 --> 00:48:43,942 Borrowing it. I see. 592 00:48:51,520 --> 00:48:53,304 I'll see you in church. 593 00:48:54,520 --> 00:48:55,781 Aretha. 594 00:48:56,120 --> 00:48:59,781 Will you make sure he has something decent to wear? 595 00:48:59,920 --> 00:49:02,546 Of course, of course. Go, go, go. 596 00:49:03,040 --> 00:49:04,551 I'll see you there! 597 00:49:09,040 --> 00:49:14,146 You'll just have to open one of your Christmas presents early. 598 00:49:19,200 --> 00:49:20,665 Merry Christmas. 599 00:49:38,560 --> 00:49:41,664 Langston, I know you have a lot on your mind. 600 00:49:41,800 --> 00:49:45,427 And maybe the last thing you want to do is hear somebody preaching. 601 00:49:47,560 --> 00:49:50,823 But this is a very important night for your grandfather. 602 00:49:51,480 --> 00:49:55,187 I know it would mean a lot to him for you to be there. 603 00:50:08,240 --> 00:50:09,785 I got this, Ma. 604 00:50:13,640 --> 00:50:18,428 - $100 Knicks win the championship. - I ain't rollin'. 605 00:50:18,520 --> 00:50:20,110 - Merry Christmas. - See you tomorrow. 606 00:50:24,440 --> 00:50:25,701 Yo! 607 00:50:28,040 --> 00:50:29,630 Lunch Money. 608 00:50:30,280 --> 00:50:32,986 Last-minute Christmas shopping? You're late. 609 00:50:33,520 --> 00:50:36,624 What you said, about buying more than what's in the store? 610 00:50:36,800 --> 00:50:38,311 All it takes is money. 611 00:50:39,800 --> 00:50:41,231 What if I needed a gun? 612 00:50:45,440 --> 00:50:47,588 Meet me here tonight at ten. 613 00:50:48,640 --> 00:50:49,901 A'ight. 614 00:50:58,960 --> 00:51:01,427 There you are. Where were you? 615 00:51:01,640 --> 00:51:03,199 I was looking all over for you. 616 00:51:03,200 --> 00:51:04,426 We don't want to be late. 617 00:51:04,960 --> 00:51:06,903 I was just taking a walk. 618 00:51:07,160 --> 00:51:08,500 A walk? 619 00:51:09,240 --> 00:51:11,799 Well, since you feel like stretching your legs, 620 00:51:11,800 --> 00:51:14,346 let's walk to church. It's not that far. 621 00:51:17,320 --> 00:51:22,267 Grandma, what happened to my father? Is he dead or alive? 622 00:51:24,000 --> 00:51:26,944 Somewhere in between, I expect 623 00:51:27,000 --> 00:51:28,864 The guy at the pawnshop said he knew him. 624 00:51:29,000 --> 00:51:33,105 Pawnshop? What on earth were you doing in there? 625 00:51:33,240 --> 00:51:36,025 I was getting a present for my mom. 626 00:51:36,160 --> 00:51:39,469 I told the guy I was your grandson and he said he knew my father. 627 00:51:39,600 --> 00:51:42,783 A lot of shady people hang around pawnshops... 628 00:51:42,920 --> 00:51:46,024 that one in particular. You stay away from there. 629 00:51:46,120 --> 00:51:47,551 You can't tell me what to do. 630 00:51:48,360 --> 00:51:52,465 Listen to me. You're my grandson and I love you. 631 00:51:52,680 --> 00:51:55,067 The Reverend and I would do anything for you. 632 00:51:55,200 --> 00:51:58,065 And your mother. All she has to do is ask. 633 00:51:58,200 --> 00:52:01,304 She won't ask. You know she won't. 634 00:52:04,040 --> 00:52:06,461 It's fine. We'll manage. 635 00:52:17,640 --> 00:52:18,980 This is it. 636 00:52:19,120 --> 00:52:21,222 This is your granddad's church. 637 00:52:24,160 --> 00:52:27,070 Let's get inside. We're late. 638 00:52:28,960 --> 00:52:31,267 Merry Christmas, everyone. 639 00:52:40,400 --> 00:52:42,025 Here, sweetheart, take this. 640 00:52:46,000 --> 00:52:48,421 Just can't stop praisin' His name 641 00:52:48,680 --> 00:52:51,784 And I just can't stop praisin' His name 642 00:52:52,000 --> 00:52:54,421 His name His name 643 00:52:54,760 --> 00:52:56,464 His name 644 00:52:56,680 --> 00:52:58,111 Name 645 00:52:58,360 --> 00:53:00,110 Jesus 646 00:53:00,360 --> 00:53:02,462 El Shaddai Immanuel 647 00:53:03,360 --> 00:53:05,622 Prince of peace Yeshua 648 00:53:06,200 --> 00:53:08,462 Adonai Lion of Judah 649 00:53:08,680 --> 00:53:10,519 You sit here so you can see the show 650 00:53:10,520 --> 00:53:12,224 and I'll come get you after. 651 00:53:13,360 --> 00:53:16,987 And I just can't stop praisin' His name 652 00:53:17,200 --> 00:53:19,462 His name His name 653 00:53:19,680 --> 00:53:21,145 His name 654 00:53:21,520 --> 00:53:22,621 Name 655 00:53:22,800 --> 00:53:24,061 Redeemer! 656 00:53:24,200 --> 00:53:25,461 Deliverer! 657 00:53:25,600 --> 00:53:26,906 Savior! 658 00:53:27,040 --> 00:53:29,142 Only begotten son! 659 00:53:29,360 --> 00:53:30,825 Jehovah! 660 00:53:31,040 --> 00:53:33,984 The Great I Am! The King of Kings! 661 00:53:34,200 --> 00:53:35,665 The Son of Man! 662 00:53:35,800 --> 00:53:39,586 I can't stop praisin' His name I just can't stop... 663 00:53:39,800 --> 00:53:41,311 praisin' His name 664 00:53:42,200 --> 00:53:43,665 His name 665 00:53:44,120 --> 00:53:45,585 Jesus. 666 00:53:45,720 --> 00:53:47,345 Jesus. 667 00:53:48,720 --> 00:53:51,187 Welcome! Welcome, all! 668 00:53:51,560 --> 00:53:53,662 Excuse me, can we sit here? 669 00:53:54,560 --> 00:53:56,822 Welcome, Catholic. Welcome, Protestant. 670 00:53:57,000 --> 00:53:58,909 Sorry, this seat's taken. 671 00:53:59,080 --> 00:54:00,830 - Let's go. - Don't be like that. 672 00:54:01,000 --> 00:54:05,025 Welcome Church of God, Church of God in Christ, Pentecostal! 673 00:54:05,320 --> 00:54:09,869 Whoever you are, welcome to the Holy Resurrection Baptist Church! 674 00:54:10,080 --> 00:54:11,261 Hey, guys. 675 00:54:12,240 --> 00:54:13,705 Take your seats. 676 00:54:14,000 --> 00:54:17,866 We have very important business to attend to. 677 00:54:19,760 --> 00:54:23,831 I said, we have very important business to attend to. 678 00:54:24,440 --> 00:54:27,544 We are here tonight... 679 00:54:27,760 --> 00:54:30,545 on very important business. 680 00:54:31,120 --> 00:54:33,621 Because we are here... 681 00:54:33,840 --> 00:54:35,942 to praise the Lord. 682 00:54:37,600 --> 00:54:39,384 How do we praise the Lord? 683 00:54:39,520 --> 00:54:41,304 Hallelujah! 684 00:54:41,760 --> 00:54:43,439 I wish you could see yourselves from here, 685 00:54:43,440 --> 00:54:46,384 'cause you look so beautiful praisin' the Lord. 686 00:54:47,600 --> 00:54:50,385 We are here to praise the Lord because... 687 00:54:50,640 --> 00:54:54,540 today He sent His only son. 688 00:54:55,960 --> 00:54:58,745 Today the Lord is come! 689 00:54:59,960 --> 00:55:01,391 Good people... 690 00:55:02,280 --> 00:55:05,224 let me tell the story. 691 00:55:06,480 --> 00:55:09,424 Let me spread the gospel. 692 00:55:30,000 --> 00:55:32,262 Yes, Reverend Cobbs, yes! 693 00:55:35,080 --> 00:55:38,263 Jesus, You're worthy of the highest praise 694 00:55:43,440 --> 00:55:46,020 According to the word of God... 695 00:55:46,680 --> 00:55:48,782 according to my brother Luke... 696 00:55:50,840 --> 00:55:54,023 it is said that just before the beginning of the common age... 697 00:55:54,680 --> 00:55:58,466 that all were called by Caesar Augustus... 698 00:55:58,920 --> 00:56:01,227 that is, the leader... 699 00:56:02,200 --> 00:56:05,463 and this leader said we, the state... 700 00:56:06,360 --> 00:56:08,781 we have no money. 701 00:56:10,360 --> 00:56:11,825 Therefore... 702 00:56:13,720 --> 00:56:16,300 you must be taxed. 703 00:56:17,320 --> 00:56:18,421 Not me. 704 00:56:23,640 --> 00:56:25,230 We can't run from the tax man! 705 00:56:30,320 --> 00:56:31,581 I'm running. 706 00:56:31,880 --> 00:56:34,904 But I'm still standing still. He's on my back. 707 00:56:36,960 --> 00:56:40,985 I get my help from my beautiful wife. 708 00:56:42,560 --> 00:56:44,479 My lovely wife, who has protected me, 709 00:56:44,480 --> 00:56:47,584 helped me and guided me through troubles and problems. 710 00:56:47,720 --> 00:56:51,188 She takes care of me in so many ways. 711 00:56:51,400 --> 00:56:52,581 I am blessed. 712 00:56:53,920 --> 00:56:57,866 And all went to be taxed, each to his own city. 713 00:56:58,080 --> 00:57:01,502 And Joseph went up from Galilee... 714 00:57:01,760 --> 00:57:05,865 out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea... 715 00:57:06,080 --> 00:57:09,184 unto the city of David... 716 00:57:09,920 --> 00:57:12,182 which is called... 717 00:57:12,440 --> 00:57:14,190 Bethlehem! 718 00:57:14,760 --> 00:57:16,225 What's it called? 719 00:57:16,360 --> 00:57:18,110 Bethlehem! 720 00:57:18,760 --> 00:57:21,386 So Joseph came forth... 721 00:57:21,600 --> 00:57:23,145 out of Bethlehem. 722 00:57:27,600 --> 00:57:31,227 And he brought his wife, Mary. 723 00:57:33,440 --> 00:57:35,542 Mary was just a teenage girl... 724 00:57:36,200 --> 00:57:39,144 but she was big with child. 725 00:57:40,120 --> 00:57:42,143 She was a teenager! 726 00:57:42,280 --> 00:57:43,905 And she was great... 727 00:57:44,480 --> 00:57:47,231 great with child. 728 00:57:48,800 --> 00:57:51,585 And her time was coming near. 729 00:57:55,880 --> 00:57:57,679 Help me praise the Lord this evening 730 00:57:57,680 --> 00:58:00,511 all the way into Christmas morning. 731 00:58:01,960 --> 00:58:05,109 Stay with me now as we go on this journey... 732 00:58:05,400 --> 00:58:10,506 because we are going to a place where Christ was born. 733 00:58:14,000 --> 00:58:15,750 Where are we going? 734 00:58:16,000 --> 00:58:20,583 Bethlehem 735 00:58:25,680 --> 00:58:27,020 Bethlehem. 736 00:58:29,320 --> 00:58:32,469 The place where Christ was born. 737 00:58:32,840 --> 00:58:34,465 Bethlehem. 738 00:58:34,840 --> 00:58:39,104 The special city where Joseph brought Mary... 739 00:58:39,360 --> 00:58:42,623 to bring the Savior of the world. 740 00:58:45,360 --> 00:58:48,464 Oh, Bethlehem 741 00:58:51,880 --> 00:58:55,302 Oh, Bethlehem 742 00:59:04,040 --> 00:59:05,380 Help! 743 00:59:05,720 --> 00:59:08,983 Hey, hey! My girl, she's in labor! A little help, please. 744 00:59:09,200 --> 00:59:11,223 - Right now? - Yes, right now. 745 00:59:12,880 --> 00:59:14,311 Are you all right? 746 00:59:14,560 --> 00:59:15,991 We got it. 747 00:59:16,120 --> 00:59:18,063 We have to find somewhere to go. 748 00:59:21,640 --> 00:59:26,189 It was difficult times then. They couldn't find anyplace... 749 00:59:26,400 --> 00:59:27,661 to take them in. 750 00:59:27,880 --> 00:59:30,665 They couldn't even find a place to stay! 751 00:59:31,560 --> 00:59:33,344 There was no Holiday Inn! 752 00:59:33,560 --> 00:59:37,870 No Hampton Inn, no Ramada, no Motel Six! 753 00:59:39,560 --> 00:59:43,267 No room in all the great city of Bethlehem. 754 00:59:43,840 --> 00:59:46,705 No room for Mary anywhere. 755 00:59:46,920 --> 00:59:49,705 The night is late, the air is cold. 756 00:59:49,920 --> 00:59:51,784 And the doors are locked. 757 00:59:52,680 --> 00:59:55,181 - Is anyone out there? - Does anyone care? 758 00:59:55,360 --> 00:59:58,384 - Is anyone listening? - Is anyone there? 759 01:00:05,440 --> 01:00:07,399 This girl's about to give birth! 760 01:00:07,400 --> 01:00:09,309 We got no place to go! I need help. 761 01:00:09,440 --> 01:00:10,951 Lunch Money. 762 01:00:11,600 --> 01:00:12,701 Is that you? 763 01:00:12,960 --> 01:00:14,391 Langston! 764 01:00:18,280 --> 01:00:20,064 He's going to help us. 765 01:00:20,200 --> 01:00:22,223 Sleep in... 766 01:00:22,440 --> 01:00:26,226 heavenly peace. 767 01:00:27,120 --> 01:00:28,904 Just come in here. 768 01:00:30,280 --> 01:00:33,224 Just relax. Just relax. 769 01:00:38,640 --> 01:00:40,959 Lay down here. 770 01:00:40,960 --> 01:00:42,425 Please. 771 01:00:50,560 --> 01:00:51,991 Joseph! 772 01:01:04,240 --> 01:01:05,671 Fear not. 773 01:01:06,000 --> 01:01:09,946 For behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy... 774 01:01:10,160 --> 01:01:12,627 which shall be to all people. 775 01:01:12,840 --> 01:01:15,944 For unto you, a Savior is born. 776 01:01:27,840 --> 01:01:29,942 Sweet... 777 01:01:30,200 --> 01:01:33,144 little Jesus boy 778 01:01:35,200 --> 01:01:40,306 They made Him born in a manger 779 01:01:43,360 --> 01:01:46,748 Sweet little... 780 01:01:46,800 --> 01:01:49,471 holy child 781 01:01:50,560 --> 01:01:52,981 They didn't know... 782 01:01:53,200 --> 01:01:55,462 who you were 783 01:01:58,880 --> 01:02:02,143 They didn't know You'd come... 784 01:02:02,560 --> 01:02:06,665 to save us, Lord 785 01:02:07,560 --> 01:02:10,186 Take away... 786 01:02:10,400 --> 01:02:11,044 our sins 787 01:02:18,080 --> 01:02:21,821 Our eyes... 788 01:02:22,080 --> 01:02:25,024 were blind 789 01:02:26,240 --> 01:02:31,346 We could not see 790 01:02:35,760 --> 01:02:39,023 And we didn't know... 791 01:02:39,440 --> 01:02:42,020 who... 792 01:02:42,240 --> 01:02:46,026 You were 793 01:02:46,280 --> 01:02:47,870 For unto us... 794 01:02:48,000 --> 01:02:50,102 a child is born... 795 01:02:50,440 --> 01:02:53,862 and His name shall be called... 796 01:02:54,920 --> 01:02:56,704 Wonderful. 797 01:02:57,840 --> 01:02:59,544 The Prince of peace. 798 01:03:00,440 --> 01:03:02,065 Jesus. 799 01:03:02,680 --> 01:03:06,466 And the people came to see Him, guided by a star. 800 01:03:07,120 --> 01:03:09,541 There's a star in the East... 801 01:03:09,800 --> 01:03:12,744 on Christmas morn 802 01:03:12,960 --> 01:03:17,384 Rise up, shepherd, and follow 803 01:03:17,640 --> 01:03:22,746 It will lead you to the place Where the Savior's born 804 01:03:23,120 --> 01:03:28,067 Rise up, shepherd, and follow 805 01:03:28,480 --> 01:03:30,582 Follow 806 01:03:30,800 --> 01:03:33,426 Follow 807 01:03:33,640 --> 01:03:38,587 Rise up, shepherd, and follow 808 01:03:38,720 --> 01:03:40,743 Follow the star... 809 01:03:41,160 --> 01:03:43,581 of Bethlehem 810 01:03:44,160 --> 01:03:46,740 Rise up, shepherd... 811 01:03:47,640 --> 01:03:51,108 and follow 812 01:03:53,840 --> 01:03:56,420 If you take a good heed... 813 01:03:56,600 --> 01:03:59,431 to the angel's words 814 01:03:59,680 --> 01:04:03,944 Rise up, shepherd, and follow 815 01:04:04,680 --> 01:04:09,786 You'll forget your flocks You'll forget your herds 816 01:04:10,200 --> 01:04:13,782 Rise up, shepherd, and follow 817 01:04:15,520 --> 01:04:20,308 Follow the Star of Bethlehem 818 01:04:20,680 --> 01:04:24,990 Rise up, shepherd, rise... 819 01:04:27,600 --> 01:04:32,149 and follow 820 01:04:34,200 --> 01:04:35,461 Rise up. 821 01:04:35,720 --> 01:04:37,902 - Rise up - Rise up 822 01:04:38,800 --> 01:04:41,380 Yeah, I'm the noble one Obi-Wan Kenobi one 823 01:04:41,560 --> 01:04:44,231 Drunk mind speak the sober tongue About the Holy One 824 01:04:44,320 --> 01:04:46,661 Spread the word, y'all Christ is born 825 01:04:46,800 --> 01:04:49,187 The devil's rule over Earth now is soon gone 826 01:04:49,320 --> 01:04:51,741 So let the myrrh frankincense burn Y'all been warned 827 01:04:51,960 --> 01:04:54,745 Two thousand years ago Now angels sound a horn 828 01:04:54,880 --> 01:04:56,823 No crown of thorns Bow down, praise him 829 01:04:56,960 --> 01:04:59,347 New God flow now but my style's amazin' 830 01:04:59,560 --> 01:05:02,982 The re-fo so la-ti-do My army suit's my tuxedo 831 01:05:03,160 --> 01:05:04,910 I'm a ghetto prophet to my people 832 01:05:05,080 --> 01:05:08,343 A ghetto priest Adonis Criminal mind but at least I'm honest 833 01:05:08,480 --> 01:05:10,479 So I seek what the Savior promised 834 01:05:10,480 --> 01:05:12,423 Then I climb where I stand the highest 835 01:05:12,560 --> 01:05:15,664 So I can tell it to every man, woman and child What the time is 836 01:05:15,920 --> 01:05:21,026 We sendin' this to all nations The birth of Christ calls for a celebration 837 01:05:21,240 --> 01:05:22,865 Rise up 838 01:05:23,840 --> 01:05:25,271 Rise up 839 01:05:31,600 --> 01:05:36,388 Rise up and follow, the Lord is come 840 01:05:36,600 --> 01:05:41,228 Rise up, shepherd Rise 841 01:05:41,520 --> 01:05:45,386 Rise up, shepherd Rise up, shepherd 842 01:05:45,600 --> 01:05:50,706 Rise up, shepherd, rise 843 01:05:57,440 --> 01:05:59,907 Jesus was born... 844 01:06:00,120 --> 01:06:02,382 to heal us... 845 01:06:02,640 --> 01:06:05,903 wash us from our sins, from our pains... 846 01:06:06,480 --> 01:06:08,742 in your time of crisis. 847 01:06:09,200 --> 01:06:13,908 In your deepest despair. When the hour is late and the rent is due. 848 01:06:14,120 --> 01:06:16,746 When you think there's nothing more you can do... 849 01:06:16,960 --> 01:06:18,903 let your faith lead you through. 850 01:06:18,960 --> 01:06:20,903 Lord, I need... 851 01:06:31,160 --> 01:06:32,671 Fix me... 852 01:06:33,160 --> 01:06:35,103 fix me... 853 01:06:35,840 --> 01:06:37,430 fix me 854 01:06:37,840 --> 01:06:40,420 Lord, I need... 855 01:06:40,680 --> 01:06:43,784 You to fix me 856 01:06:45,680 --> 01:06:47,111 Oh, Jesus 857 01:06:47,320 --> 01:06:51,948 Fix me for my long white robe... 858 01:06:52,840 --> 01:06:54,271 Lord 859 01:06:57,840 --> 01:07:02,468 And fix me for my dying bed... 860 01:07:02,680 --> 01:07:04,305 my dying bed 861 01:07:07,280 --> 01:07:09,462 Lord, fix me for... 862 01:07:09,680 --> 01:07:11,782 my lyin'... 863 01:07:12,200 --> 01:07:15,986 my lyin' ways 864 01:07:16,200 --> 01:07:21,147 Lord, come on and fix me 865 01:07:23,880 --> 01:07:25,744 In the midnight hour 866 01:07:28,720 --> 01:07:30,504 Fix me 867 01:07:31,720 --> 01:07:34,505 Come on, come on 868 01:07:38,240 --> 01:07:39,830 Lord 869 01:07:40,720 --> 01:07:42,151 Mama. 870 01:07:42,280 --> 01:07:43,820 That's why Christ was born. 871 01:07:45,560 --> 01:07:48,504 Christ was born to turn water into wine. 872 01:07:48,720 --> 01:07:52,188 To heal the sick. Raise the dead. 873 01:07:52,400 --> 01:07:57,506 To make the lion lay down with the lamb. The mighty to be meek. 874 01:07:57,920 --> 01:08:01,024 And the meek... to rise up. 875 01:08:05,600 --> 01:08:10,706 If Christ can do all that, why can't He fix your relationship with my mom? 876 01:08:12,240 --> 01:08:14,183 That's why He came. 877 01:08:14,440 --> 01:08:18,784 When you're feeling down. That's when you need God the most. 878 01:08:18,920 --> 01:08:22,706 And know that that's why Christ was born. 879 01:08:22,840 --> 01:08:24,544 To save you. 880 01:08:28,760 --> 01:08:32,069 Jesus was born to redeem mankind. 881 01:08:33,760 --> 01:08:35,544 He gave Himself... 882 01:08:36,120 --> 01:08:37,710 a ransom... 883 01:08:38,440 --> 01:08:39,905 for all. 884 01:08:41,040 --> 01:08:42,630 To forgive us our sins... 885 01:08:44,440 --> 01:08:46,224 and wash us clean. 886 01:08:47,720 --> 01:08:49,390 But you have to want to be redeemed! 887 01:08:52,800 --> 01:08:56,746 I need... 888 01:08:59,960 --> 01:09:04,588 I need your power, Lord 889 01:09:04,640 --> 01:09:09,746 So come on and fix me 890 01:09:14,160 --> 01:09:16,262 Lord, I need... 891 01:09:16,480 --> 01:09:18,582 Shortly arriving in Times Square. 892 01:09:18,840 --> 01:09:20,942 Fix me 893 01:09:26,320 --> 01:09:28,422 Lunch Money, what up, man? 894 01:09:29,480 --> 01:09:32,629 I thought you got caught up in church and wouldn't make it. 895 01:09:34,000 --> 01:09:35,784 They can pray all they want. 896 01:09:36,160 --> 01:09:37,705 It ain't for me. 897 01:09:39,160 --> 01:09:43,106 Ain't no miracle, it's just money. Who got it and who ain't. 898 01:09:44,680 --> 01:09:46,191 You get what I asked for? 899 01:09:46,360 --> 01:09:49,304 Why don't you tell me what you need it for? 900 01:09:49,840 --> 01:09:53,308 That's my business. All you got to know is I need it. 901 01:09:53,840 --> 01:09:55,942 Now you got it or not, man? 902 01:09:57,360 --> 01:09:58,791 I got it. 903 01:09:59,360 --> 01:10:02,623 There's a lot of different guns for different occasions. 904 01:10:03,200 --> 01:10:05,621 And I'm sure cost is a factor. 905 01:10:06,520 --> 01:10:10,306 You can drop between a buck fifty up to 5 G's. 906 01:10:10,880 --> 01:10:14,143 Let's stay on the low end. What do you recommend? 907 01:10:14,280 --> 01:10:18,510 A Davis 380. It's practical, inexpensive. 908 01:10:18,880 --> 01:10:21,506 Does the trick in most situations. 909 01:10:22,480 --> 01:10:23,661 It's what I carry. 910 01:10:25,400 --> 01:10:26,831 Relax, Lunch Money. 911 01:10:27,720 --> 01:10:30,061 I ain't shot nobody in a minute. 912 01:10:34,400 --> 01:10:35,581 Can I see it? 913 01:10:58,440 --> 01:10:59,871 Taxi! 914 01:11:04,440 --> 01:11:06,861 I'm going to Harlem. Convent Avenue. 915 01:11:10,760 --> 01:11:12,703 You ever held a gun before? 916 01:11:14,760 --> 01:11:17,306 You know what'll happen if you're caught carrying? 917 01:11:17,400 --> 01:11:18,831 I won't get caught. 918 01:11:19,120 --> 01:11:21,222 How many fools have I heard say that? 919 01:11:24,800 --> 01:11:27,141 You remind me of somebody, Lunch Money. 920 01:11:29,280 --> 01:11:32,224 Another young punk thought he was hard. 921 01:11:36,440 --> 01:11:37,985 Who's the punk now? 922 01:11:40,120 --> 01:11:41,745 Open the case. 923 01:11:41,880 --> 01:11:43,311 Open the case! 924 01:11:43,960 --> 01:11:45,744 I got to get the key. 925 01:11:47,960 --> 01:11:49,903 I'm just getting the key. 926 01:11:53,320 --> 01:11:54,660 That one, there. 927 01:11:55,160 --> 01:11:56,750 Pull it out. 928 01:12:00,160 --> 01:12:01,591 What do you think it's worth? 929 01:12:01,720 --> 01:12:04,585 About the time you'll get behind bars. 930 01:12:05,320 --> 01:12:08,264 Put it on the counter. I want what's in the register, too. 931 01:12:10,480 --> 01:12:11,581 No. 932 01:12:11,800 --> 01:12:13,231 You trying to die tonight? 933 01:12:18,680 --> 01:12:20,111 Open the damn register! 934 01:12:21,840 --> 01:12:24,466 "What happens to a dream deferred?" 935 01:12:27,520 --> 01:12:30,271 "Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun?" 936 01:12:31,840 --> 01:12:34,705 "Or fester like a sore... And then run?" 937 01:12:36,200 --> 01:12:38,621 "Does it stink like rotten meat?" 938 01:12:40,360 --> 01:12:45,466 "Or crust and sugar over... like a syrupy sweet?" 939 01:12:51,880 --> 01:12:54,984 "Maybe it just sags Like a heavy load." 940 01:12:57,040 --> 01:12:58,471 "Or does it explode?" 941 01:12:58,640 --> 01:12:59,741 I told you to shut up. 942 01:13:00,040 --> 01:13:02,142 It's a famous poem... 943 01:13:02,880 --> 01:13:05,301 by the great Langston Hughes. 944 01:13:07,480 --> 01:13:10,060 - Your mother loved him. - Don't talk about my ma... 945 01:13:11,400 --> 01:13:12,661 What? 946 01:13:13,320 --> 01:13:14,706 What did you say? 947 01:13:14,880 --> 01:13:17,187 She loved him so much... 948 01:13:18,880 --> 01:13:20,664 we named our son after him. 949 01:13:29,080 --> 01:13:30,341 No. 950 01:13:34,400 --> 01:13:35,865 Not you. 951 01:13:38,400 --> 01:13:40,104 You're not my father. 952 01:13:40,240 --> 01:13:42,422 That's why I asked you to meet me here. 953 01:13:43,400 --> 01:13:45,025 When I first saw you... 954 01:13:45,160 --> 01:13:48,343 there was something about you I recognized. 955 01:13:50,240 --> 01:13:53,708 You remind me of myself, when I was young. 956 01:13:53,920 --> 01:13:56,705 Lost. Vulnerable. 957 01:13:57,200 --> 01:14:00,622 At every fork, taking the wrong turn. 958 01:14:01,760 --> 01:14:03,783 When we was in that cell... 959 01:14:04,760 --> 01:14:06,862 officer said your name. 960 01:14:08,960 --> 01:14:12,382 No, I'm nothing like you. I'm nothing like you! 961 01:14:12,600 --> 01:14:15,624 You criminal! You blood-sucking scumbag! 962 01:14:15,800 --> 01:14:18,221 Preying on poor people with a little cash. 963 01:14:18,360 --> 01:14:20,383 And you say that here? 964 01:14:20,960 --> 01:14:23,381 Waving a gun in my face? 965 01:14:23,640 --> 01:14:26,391 About to wreck your whole life like I did? 966 01:14:36,320 --> 01:14:38,582 You abandoned us. 967 01:14:39,320 --> 01:14:41,070 I did worse than that. 968 01:14:42,160 --> 01:14:44,103 I sold my soul. 969 01:14:46,320 --> 01:14:49,185 And your grandfather gave me an excuse to do it. 970 01:14:50,640 --> 01:14:52,105 What'd he do? 971 01:14:52,640 --> 01:14:54,583 Tell me what he did. 972 01:14:55,080 --> 01:14:59,265 You know where he's at. Why don't you ask him? 973 01:15:04,320 --> 01:15:05,785 Let's go. 974 01:15:06,600 --> 01:15:09,101 Freeze! Police! Drop the gun! 975 01:15:09,680 --> 01:15:12,704 - On your knees! - Don't shoot! That's my son! 976 01:15:12,840 --> 01:15:16,706 We were just having a heated conversation! The gun's empty! Check it! 977 01:15:18,520 --> 01:15:20,861 He's just trying to get me to go to the church. 978 01:15:21,840 --> 01:15:24,119 He's asking me why I left him and his mother 979 01:15:24,120 --> 01:15:26,461 when he was a kid! Don't hurt him! 980 01:15:27,040 --> 01:15:28,551 That's my son. 981 01:15:33,880 --> 01:15:37,462 What were you thinking? You should be ashamed of yourself! 982 01:15:37,720 --> 01:15:41,039 If anybody else on my force was here, 983 01:15:41,040 --> 01:15:42,824 this would have ended very differently. 984 01:15:44,200 --> 01:15:45,665 Officer. 985 01:15:46,360 --> 01:15:48,827 Let him do what he came here to do. 986 01:15:55,720 --> 01:15:57,345 Stop right here. 987 01:16:28,080 --> 01:16:29,341 Mama? 988 01:16:30,600 --> 01:16:32,031 Oh, my God. 989 01:16:32,440 --> 01:16:33,780 Oh, God. 990 01:16:37,080 --> 01:16:39,262 Are you in trouble? Where are you taking him? 991 01:16:39,440 --> 01:16:40,919 He had an altercation with his father. 992 01:16:40,920 --> 01:16:42,306 I'm taking him to the church. 993 01:16:43,080 --> 01:16:44,545 His father? 994 01:16:52,600 --> 01:16:53,861 Tyson? 995 01:16:59,680 --> 01:17:01,623 What have you done to my son? 996 01:17:01,800 --> 01:17:03,311 What did you get him mixed up in? 997 01:17:03,720 --> 01:17:05,231 He asked me questions. 998 01:17:07,640 --> 01:17:09,742 I'm trying to get them answered. 999 01:17:12,120 --> 01:17:15,827 That's it. We're going inside the church. Come on. 1000 01:17:26,960 --> 01:17:28,585 Langston, I can't go in there. 1001 01:17:30,320 --> 01:17:31,910 Yes, you can. 1002 01:17:32,400 --> 01:17:36,346 I want you to go home and practice love. 1003 01:17:37,160 --> 01:17:38,944 Practice love on your family. 1004 01:17:40,840 --> 01:17:43,181 Practice love on your children. 1005 01:17:45,000 --> 01:17:47,421 Love your parents. 1006 01:17:48,400 --> 01:17:50,423 Love your neighbors. 1007 01:17:51,520 --> 01:17:55,625 And pretty soon, the hardness in your heart will melt and... 1008 01:17:55,760 --> 01:17:59,103 you will be able to love even your enemies. 1009 01:18:03,000 --> 01:18:07,469 Because love is the most creative power in the universe. 1010 01:18:22,200 --> 01:18:23,631 Naima! 1011 01:18:23,880 --> 01:18:25,630 My baby girl. 1012 01:18:27,120 --> 01:18:29,541 Reverend, I got something to ask you. 1013 01:18:30,520 --> 01:18:33,305 I got my mother and father in front of you. 1014 01:18:33,880 --> 01:18:35,744 And I want to know what happened. 1015 01:18:43,560 --> 01:18:45,344 I couldn't bear it. 1016 01:18:47,720 --> 01:18:52,189 I couldn't bear to lose you, Naima. 1017 01:18:53,240 --> 01:18:54,501 I couldn't bear it. 1018 01:18:54,560 --> 01:18:55,741 What'd you do? 1019 01:18:57,240 --> 01:18:59,661 I bribed him... 1020 01:19:00,920 --> 01:19:03,500 to leave her. 1021 01:19:06,640 --> 01:19:08,504 I paid him five thousand dollars. 1022 01:19:14,240 --> 01:19:16,183 That's all I was worth to you? 1023 01:19:18,080 --> 01:19:19,599 All my life, I've tried to figure out 1024 01:19:19,600 --> 01:19:22,021 what I did not to deserve a father. 1025 01:19:22,920 --> 01:19:24,943 And you left me for five G's? 1026 01:19:26,920 --> 01:19:30,024 I was trying to take care of you and your mother. 1027 01:19:32,120 --> 01:19:33,870 But I was a boy. 1028 01:19:34,600 --> 01:19:37,863 Not a man. Or a father. 1029 01:19:39,440 --> 01:19:42,862 I got caught up with some bad people in the streets. 1030 01:19:43,120 --> 01:19:44,904 Had some debts. 1031 01:19:46,120 --> 01:19:48,143 Your grandfather gave me money... 1032 01:19:48,800 --> 01:19:50,550 and in return... 1033 01:19:51,520 --> 01:19:54,669 he made me swear to stay out of your lives. 1034 01:19:55,960 --> 01:19:57,903 And I agreed. 1035 01:19:59,640 --> 01:20:01,902 You took my father away from me. 1036 01:20:02,040 --> 01:20:03,983 I thought she'd come home. 1037 01:20:04,960 --> 01:20:06,744 That was the plan. 1038 01:20:07,120 --> 01:20:09,427 The plan was that I would... 1039 01:20:10,480 --> 01:20:12,582 show her Tyson's true colors. 1040 01:20:13,480 --> 01:20:15,742 And then she would come back. 1041 01:20:17,480 --> 01:20:19,264 But she found out. 1042 01:20:20,480 --> 01:20:24,426 And the true colors that she saw... 1043 01:20:25,640 --> 01:20:27,105 were mine. 1044 01:20:30,640 --> 01:20:31,980 I hope you never know 1045 01:20:32,040 --> 01:20:35,999 what it feels like to spend your whole life regretting... 1046 01:20:36,000 --> 01:20:38,262 one shameful act. 1047 01:20:40,680 --> 01:20:41,781 Naima? 1048 01:20:42,520 --> 01:20:44,622 Naima. Please. 1049 01:20:45,160 --> 01:20:47,786 I want to say, in front of God... 1050 01:20:48,000 --> 01:20:50,944 Naima, in front of this whole congregation... 1051 01:20:52,520 --> 01:20:54,384 that I'm so sorry. 1052 01:20:55,200 --> 01:20:58,782 I'm so sorry for meddling in your life. 1053 01:21:00,040 --> 01:21:01,790 Maybe you were right. 1054 01:21:03,360 --> 01:21:06,145 Maybe she was better off without me. 1055 01:21:08,040 --> 01:21:10,620 But I wasn't better off without you. 1056 01:21:13,360 --> 01:21:15,827 I had one shot at happiness. 1057 01:21:17,360 --> 01:21:19,144 And I messed it up. 1058 01:21:19,280 --> 01:21:20,905 Yeah, you messed it up. 1059 01:21:24,400 --> 01:21:26,662 I had your child. 1060 01:21:27,960 --> 01:21:29,425 I trusted you. 1061 01:21:33,040 --> 01:21:34,824 I trusted all of you. 1062 01:21:38,480 --> 01:21:40,742 - Langston, we're going. - Where? 1063 01:21:41,560 --> 01:21:43,662 - We have no place to go. - I don't know. 1064 01:21:43,800 --> 01:21:46,346 But wherever I'm going, I'm taking you with me. 1065 01:21:46,480 --> 01:21:48,503 This isn't just about you! 1066 01:21:49,720 --> 01:21:53,029 This could be what I've been waiting for my whole life. 1067 01:21:54,240 --> 01:21:55,865 Don't you see? 1068 01:21:56,840 --> 01:21:58,430 We're all here. 1069 01:21:58,600 --> 01:22:00,031 Right now. 1070 01:22:00,240 --> 01:22:01,705 In this house! 1071 01:22:03,160 --> 01:22:04,341 You and Dad. 1072 01:22:04,760 --> 01:22:08,023 Grandma and Granddad, family I didn't even know I had. 1073 01:22:08,240 --> 01:22:10,547 I didn't even know I had this! 1074 01:22:12,920 --> 01:22:14,863 No. No! 1075 01:22:16,920 --> 01:22:20,103 I'm not letting you take this opportunity away from me! 1076 01:22:25,680 --> 01:22:27,066 No. 1077 01:22:30,280 --> 01:22:32,701 This is my Christmas miracle. 1078 01:22:39,520 --> 01:22:41,224 It's time to forgive, Ma. 1079 01:22:43,360 --> 01:22:45,224 It's time to be redeemed. 1080 01:22:45,800 --> 01:22:47,902 And it's time to come home. 1081 01:23:13,840 --> 01:23:15,749 Praise Jesus. 1082 01:23:22,680 --> 01:23:25,260 Ten thousand times I prayed for this miracle. 1083 01:23:27,080 --> 01:23:29,786 - I love you so much. - I love you, too. 1084 01:23:32,160 --> 01:23:33,625 I'm sorry. 1085 01:23:40,080 --> 01:23:42,467 God has... 1086 01:23:42,680 --> 01:23:47,627 not promised me... 1087 01:23:48,040 --> 01:23:50,791 sunshine 1088 01:23:51,040 --> 01:23:54,303 That's not the way... 1089 01:23:54,520 --> 01:23:58,466 it's going to be 1090 01:23:59,360 --> 01:24:01,622 But a... 1091 01:24:02,200 --> 01:24:04,826 little rain... 1092 01:24:06,880 --> 01:24:09,984 mixed with... 1093 01:24:10,120 --> 01:24:12,826 God's sunshine 1094 01:24:13,040 --> 01:24:17,509 A little pain 1095 01:24:17,880 --> 01:24:20,824 Makes me appreciate... 1096 01:24:21,400 --> 01:24:25,186 the good times 1097 01:24:25,400 --> 01:24:27,662 Be... 1098 01:24:31,920 --> 01:24:34,182 grateful 1099 01:24:35,720 --> 01:24:40,860 God desires... 1100 01:24:41,080 --> 01:24:43,342 to feel... 1101 01:24:43,560 --> 01:24:46,027 your longings 1102 01:24:46,920 --> 01:24:49,022 Every... 1103 01:24:49,600 --> 01:24:51,350 pain that... 1104 01:24:52,240 --> 01:24:54,342 you feel 1105 01:24:54,920 --> 01:24:57,864 He feels them... 1106 01:24:58,440 --> 01:25:00,861 just like you 1107 01:25:02,840 --> 01:25:04,544 But He can't... 1108 01:25:04,760 --> 01:25:08,546 afford to let you feel... 1109 01:25:09,440 --> 01:25:11,702 only good 1110 01:25:14,120 --> 01:25:17,064 Then you can't appreciate... 1111 01:25:17,280 --> 01:25:20,702 the good times 1112 01:25:22,960 --> 01:25:26,064 Be... 1113 01:25:26,280 --> 01:25:27,745 grateful 1114 01:25:28,960 --> 01:25:31,062 Be grateful 1115 01:25:31,280 --> 01:25:33,906 Be grateful 1116 01:25:36,480 --> 01:25:39,231 'Cause there's someone else... 1117 01:25:39,400 --> 01:25:42,151 who would love to be in your shoes 1118 01:25:42,320 --> 01:25:45,424 Be grateful 1119 01:25:47,960 --> 01:25:49,903 God said in His word 1120 01:25:50,160 --> 01:25:53,264 That He would never forsake you 1121 01:25:53,480 --> 01:25:56,504 Be grateful 1122 01:25:59,160 --> 01:26:01,262 God said in His word 1123 01:26:01,480 --> 01:26:04,584 That He would never leave you 1124 01:26:04,840 --> 01:26:07,671 Be grateful 1125 01:26:08,240 --> 01:26:10,183 Grateful for what you got 1126 01:26:10,320 --> 01:26:14,106 Be grateful 1127 01:26:14,600 --> 01:26:16,623 Be grateful for what you've got 1128 01:26:18,000 --> 01:26:20,262 And everything you're not 1129 01:26:20,680 --> 01:26:22,942 Be grateful 1130 01:26:23,600 --> 01:26:25,304 Grateful... 1131 01:26:25,840 --> 01:26:28,466 for everything that you've got 1132 01:26:28,680 --> 01:26:31,101 And everything that you're not 1133 01:26:31,920 --> 01:26:34,148 So grateful 1134 01:26:37,200 --> 01:26:40,986 Got to be grateful 1135 01:26:41,200 --> 01:26:45,828 For everything you've got 1136 01:26:46,040 --> 01:26:47,824 Grateful 1137 01:26:48,360 --> 01:26:50,462 You got to be grateful... 1138 01:26:51,720 --> 01:26:53,822 for what you've got 1139 01:26:54,360 --> 01:26:56,667 Be grateful 1140 01:26:59,720 --> 01:27:03,825 For it Will... 1141 01:27:04,040 --> 01:27:07,587 be all right 1142 01:27:17,000 --> 01:27:18,750 Merry Christmas, Lunch Money. 1143 01:27:18,920 --> 01:27:20,431 Merry Christmas. 1144 01:27:39,760 --> 01:27:42,784 Ma, can we stay? Please? 1145 01:27:42,920 --> 01:27:45,626 - As long as your grandparents will have us. - Stay as long as you like. 1146 01:27:45,760 --> 01:27:47,191 You can stay forever. 1147 01:27:47,440 --> 01:27:49,781 It's your home. Always. 1148 01:27:50,920 --> 01:27:52,704 Always 1149 01:27:55,600 --> 01:27:57,384 Always 1150 01:28:04,880 --> 01:28:08,826 We all know sometimes life's hates and troubles 1151 01:28:09,120 --> 01:28:13,544 Can make you wish you were born In another time and space 1152 01:28:13,800 --> 01:28:17,541 But you can bet your life Times that and twice its double 1153 01:28:18,280 --> 01:28:21,827 That God knew exactly Where He wanted you to be placed 1154 01:28:22,960 --> 01:28:27,429 So make sure when you say you're in it but not of it 1155 01:28:27,800 --> 01:28:32,064 You're not helping to make this earth a place sometimes called Hell 1156 01:28:32,720 --> 01:28:36,745 Change your words into truth And then change that truth into love 1157 01:28:36,880 --> 01:28:38,559 And maybe our children's grandchildren 1158 01:28:38,560 --> 01:28:40,901 And their great-grandchildren will tell 1159 01:28:42,640 --> 01:28:46,950 Until the rainbow burns the stars out in the sky 1160 01:28:47,320 --> 01:28:51,266 Until the ocean covers every mountain high 1161 01:28:51,680 --> 01:28:55,421 Until the dolphin flies and parrots live at sea 1162 01:28:56,320 --> 01:29:00,789 Until we dream of life and life becomes a dream 1163 01:29:01,000 --> 01:29:04,946 Until the day is night and night becomes the day 1164 01:29:05,520 --> 01:29:09,625 Until the trees and seas just up and fly away 1165 01:29:10,360 --> 01:29:14,624 Until the day that 8 times 8 times 8 is four 1166 01:29:14,840 --> 01:29:19,229 Until the day that is the day that are no more 1167 01:29:19,280 --> 01:29:21,462 Always 1168 01:29:23,520 --> 01:29:27,784 Always 1169 01:29:28,040 --> 01:29:29,983 Always 1170 01:29:30,120 --> 01:29:32,302 Always 1171 01:29:32,520 --> 01:29:34,384 Always 1172 01:29:37,040 --> 01:29:40,667 Always 1173 01:29:46,560 --> 01:29:50,984 Always 1174 01:29:51,200 --> 01:29:52,984 Always 1175 01:29:55,720 --> 01:29:58,187 Always 1175 01:29:59,305 --> 01:30:05,775 Support us and become VIP member to remove all ads from www.OpenSubtitles.org