1 00:01:00,894 --> 00:01:01,944 Huh! 2 00:01:02,020 --> 00:01:03,110 Hey! 3 00:01:04,481 --> 00:01:05,571 Hey! 4 00:01:06,275 --> 00:01:07,315 Huh! 5 00:01:10,946 --> 00:01:12,066 Right, yeah! 6 00:01:15,117 --> 00:01:16,947 Whoo! 7 00:01:22,457 --> 00:01:23,787 Hey, melea. 8 00:01:50,319 --> 00:01:51,279 Go, girl! 9 00:02:02,581 --> 00:02:03,581 Whoo! 10 00:02:21,350 --> 00:02:22,350 Whoo! 11 00:02:29,399 --> 00:02:30,399 Whoa! 12 00:02:45,374 --> 00:02:46,384 Yeah! 13 00:02:50,212 --> 00:02:51,212 Whoo! 14 00:02:59,388 --> 00:03:00,638 Ow.! 15 00:03:04,559 --> 00:03:07,399 Check her out! Yeah! Yeah! 16 00:03:09,398 --> 00:03:10,398 Ha! 17 00:03:13,568 --> 00:03:15,318 Shake it! Yes! 18 00:03:15,570 --> 00:03:16,860 Ha! Ha! 19 00:03:41,513 --> 00:03:43,063 Come on, shake it! 20 00:03:46,518 --> 00:03:47,518 Whoo! 21 00:03:53,859 --> 00:03:54,939 Yeah! 22 00:04:35,108 --> 00:04:36,108 Yeah. 23 00:04:36,193 --> 00:04:38,363 You and your drama, Nadine. 24 00:04:38,445 --> 00:04:39,985 Do you always have to make such an entrance? 25 00:04:40,822 --> 00:04:43,032 Lam nothing if not dramatic. 26 00:04:44,534 --> 00:04:45,834 How long have you known me for? 27 00:04:45,911 --> 00:04:48,541 Well, since our mothers grew up here together, 28 00:04:48,622 --> 00:04:50,332 I would have to say before we were born. 29 00:04:50,665 --> 00:04:51,995 Mm-hmm. And that's how it's gonna stay. 30 00:04:52,375 --> 00:04:54,035 From womb to tomb, baby! 31 00:04:54,127 --> 00:04:55,877 I know that's right. Got this tonight. 32 00:04:55,962 --> 00:04:57,342 You guys are crazy. 33 00:04:57,839 --> 00:05:00,299 And you love it. Yeah, I do. I do. 34 00:05:01,843 --> 00:05:04,933 You know, being around them, it makes me miss being with someone special. 35 00:05:05,013 --> 00:05:06,473 And, baby, you are so on my... 36 00:05:06,556 --> 00:05:07,716 Okay. You... 37 00:05:07,849 --> 00:05:11,059 You need to not touch me. I'm not trying to hear that. On! 38 00:05:11,186 --> 00:05:13,686 Yo, give it up,lasen whatever, man. 39 00:05:13,772 --> 00:05:15,022 I'm ready to go, anyway. 40 00:05:15,106 --> 00:05:17,776 Yeah, we should go, too. We have class in the morning. 41 00:05:17,859 --> 00:05:18,859 You go ahead. 42 00:05:18,944 --> 00:05:20,534 I'm gonna hang outwith Nadine for a little while. 43 00:05:21,196 --> 00:05:22,606 Come on, I'll see you tomorrow. 44 00:05:22,697 --> 00:05:24,197 Don't be too late. I won't. 45 00:05:25,158 --> 00:05:26,278 Bye, ladies. Bye. 46 00:05:26,368 --> 00:05:28,198 Have fun. Not too much. 47 00:05:29,204 --> 00:05:31,254 Yeah, he's a good one. 48 00:05:32,207 --> 00:05:35,627 Maybe I should come to your fancy university and snag me a cutie, too. 49 00:05:35,710 --> 00:05:37,460 Been trying to tell you. 50 00:05:37,546 --> 00:05:38,756 Girl, I have a job. 51 00:05:39,089 --> 00:05:42,009 I'm just saying, you have other talents besides teaching. 52 00:05:42,133 --> 00:05:45,853 You can't let all of this go to waste. 53 00:05:45,929 --> 00:05:47,759 Oh, no, it won't, 'cause, um... 54 00:05:48,348 --> 00:05:50,728 See that guy at the 'oar'? Yeah. 55 00:05:50,809 --> 00:05:54,269 Yeah, well, he's about to pay for my drinks all night. Oh-ho! 56 00:05:54,563 --> 00:05:55,563 Can I get you something? 57 00:05:55,647 --> 00:05:56,647 I'm not drinking. 58 00:05:56,731 --> 00:05:58,651 You know, meme, we give the people a show. 59 00:05:58,733 --> 00:06:00,903 The least they can do is buy our refreshments. 60 00:06:01,444 --> 00:06:02,534 Have fun. 61 00:06:07,617 --> 00:06:08,827 It's time for a real battle. 62 00:06:09,744 --> 00:06:11,334 What? 63 00:06:16,209 --> 00:06:18,419 Come on, guys. Let's kick some ass. 64 00:06:23,842 --> 00:06:25,092 Yeah! 65 00:06:25,760 --> 00:06:26,760 Yes! 66 00:06:37,105 --> 00:06:38,145 All right. 67 00:06:44,362 --> 00:06:45,822 Who are they? 68 00:06:46,031 --> 00:06:47,571 I have no idea. 69 00:06:53,455 --> 00:06:54,745 Okay, you gotta take this for me. 70 00:07:00,170 --> 00:07:01,340 Let's do this. 71 00:07:15,852 --> 00:07:16,982 Yeah. 72 00:07:19,814 --> 00:07:20,944 Yeah! 73 00:07:43,171 --> 00:07:44,301 Come on, please. 74 00:07:54,182 --> 00:07:55,312 Not tonight, guys. 75 00:07:55,392 --> 00:07:57,232 Security, security! Take this out. 76 00:07:59,771 --> 00:08:02,731 Damn. Every time. This ain't over. 77 00:08:03,483 --> 00:08:04,693 Oh, we're just getting started. 78 00:08:07,946 --> 00:08:09,316 Yo! Hey, hey! 79 00:08:09,906 --> 00:08:11,736 What are you doing? Stay out of it. Hey! 80 00:08:15,245 --> 00:08:17,455 Let's go. What are they even fighting for? 81 00:08:18,790 --> 00:08:19,830 I told you! 82 00:08:20,542 --> 00:08:21,922 It wasn't that big a deal. 83 00:08:22,002 --> 00:08:24,672 Things just get a little crazy between cliques there sometimes. 84 00:08:24,754 --> 00:08:26,134 I knew I shouldn't have left you alone. 85 00:08:26,881 --> 00:08:29,801 I wasn't alone. I was with Nadine and my crew. 86 00:08:30,510 --> 00:08:32,180 Your crew? Yeah. 87 00:08:32,804 --> 00:08:34,894 Just 'cause you spent your summers growing up here, 88 00:08:34,973 --> 00:08:37,313 does not make you from here. 89 00:08:37,392 --> 00:08:38,892 And you need to relax. 90 00:08:38,977 --> 00:08:40,727 Nothing bad happened. 91 00:08:40,812 --> 00:08:42,152 In fact, i learned some new moves 92 00:08:42,230 --> 00:08:43,770 from this girl that I battled. 93 00:08:44,232 --> 00:08:45,572 She was dope. 94 00:08:46,651 --> 00:08:48,151 I think I might use some of the moves 95 00:08:48,236 --> 00:08:49,896 in my Romeo and Juliet thesis. 96 00:08:50,655 --> 00:08:51,945 You have such a one-track mind. 97 00:08:52,032 --> 00:08:54,162 Is it always about dance with you? 98 00:08:54,242 --> 00:08:55,542 No, occasionally, it's about you. 99 00:08:55,618 --> 00:08:57,198 Occasionally? Mm-hmm. 100 00:08:57,287 --> 00:08:58,287 Oh, okay. 101 00:08:58,621 --> 00:09:01,081 Well, you know, I'm busy. Got a lot of stuff to do. 102 00:09:01,166 --> 00:09:02,206 You're so busy. 103 00:09:03,376 --> 00:09:04,746 Are you too busy for this? 104 00:09:05,670 --> 00:09:07,340 Nope. I'm late for class. 105 00:09:07,422 --> 00:09:08,592 Okay, cool. 106 00:09:09,758 --> 00:09:12,008 Oh, you have some new tracks for me later, right? 107 00:09:12,594 --> 00:09:13,854 Yes, captain. 108 00:09:13,928 --> 00:09:15,138 Stupid. 109 00:09:16,139 --> 00:09:20,689 Five, six... Five, six, seven, hit it. 110 00:09:31,905 --> 00:09:32,945 Yes! 111 00:09:34,407 --> 00:09:35,407 Yeah! 112 00:09:44,250 --> 00:09:45,250 Whoo! 113 00:09:50,090 --> 00:09:51,510 Go, go! 114 00:09:51,925 --> 00:09:53,125 Yeah! 115 00:09:54,636 --> 00:09:55,716 Yeah! 116 00:10:00,350 --> 00:10:01,350 Hey! 117 00:10:04,521 --> 00:10:05,981 Hold on. I need to take this. 118 00:10:07,315 --> 00:10:08,435 Yeah? 119 00:10:10,527 --> 00:10:12,947 Yo, melea, that was hot. 120 00:10:13,029 --> 00:10:14,949 And I'm gonna need you to run it by me again later. 121 00:10:15,240 --> 00:10:17,410 Why? You jealous that i got some moves you don't? 122 00:10:17,492 --> 00:10:18,992 He is. Hey. 123 00:10:19,077 --> 00:10:20,157 What? 124 00:10:20,245 --> 00:10:23,155 Melea. Administrator wants to see you. 125 00:10:26,167 --> 00:10:27,377 So, go. 126 00:10:29,587 --> 00:10:31,417 Okay, guys, let's take it from the top. 127 00:10:31,506 --> 00:10:32,836 Do I have to tell you twice? 128 00:10:33,174 --> 00:10:34,474 Let's go. 129 00:10:50,692 --> 00:10:53,322 Melea, whatever it is, we'll figure something out. 130 00:10:53,403 --> 00:10:54,653 There's nothing to figure out, Erik. 131 00:10:54,737 --> 00:10:56,107 I'm getting kicked out of school, 132 00:10:56,197 --> 00:10:59,077 and I won't be able to present my thesis project. 133 00:10:59,159 --> 00:11:02,619 It's our thesis project, and I'm just as upset as you are. 134 00:11:03,163 --> 00:11:04,213 No, you're not. 135 00:11:04,747 --> 00:11:06,167 Come over, and we'll talk about it. 136 00:11:06,708 --> 00:11:09,038 Please? I can't. I'll call you later. 137 00:11:25,393 --> 00:11:26,813 So, what's the problem? 138 00:11:26,895 --> 00:11:30,185 My tuition is overdue, and i can't return to class until it's paid. 139 00:11:30,273 --> 00:11:32,033 And what about your scholarships? 140 00:11:32,942 --> 00:11:34,362 Not enough. 141 00:11:36,237 --> 00:11:38,617 And you weren't going to tell me? 142 00:11:39,782 --> 00:11:42,662 I mean, you already let me stay here. You put food on the table. 143 00:11:42,744 --> 00:11:44,664 The least l can do is handle this. 144 00:11:46,289 --> 00:11:50,379 Melea, you know I will do anything to help you. 145 00:11:50,752 --> 00:11:52,842 But you have to talk to me. 146 00:11:55,632 --> 00:11:57,802 Well, you know I promised mom that I would get my degree. 147 00:11:58,760 --> 00:12:02,100 Ever since I started doing this Romeo and Juliet thesis... 148 00:12:02,639 --> 00:12:03,639 Phew. 149 00:12:03,973 --> 00:12:06,983 I thought it was the perfect way to honor her memory. 150 00:12:07,769 --> 00:12:12,609 I'm pretty sure that giving up is a lousy way to honor your mother. 151 00:12:13,942 --> 00:12:15,572 You're probably right. 152 00:12:15,818 --> 00:12:18,238 And I'm pretty sure you're gonna beat this. 153 00:12:18,321 --> 00:12:20,531 What makes you so sure? 154 00:12:21,991 --> 00:12:23,991 I screwed everything up so much already. 155 00:12:24,077 --> 00:12:27,207 Well, you're a smart young lady. And that's important. 156 00:12:28,081 --> 00:12:31,961 But mostly, you're very stubborn and thick-headed. 157 00:12:32,502 --> 00:12:33,962 Gee, thanks. 158 00:12:34,796 --> 00:12:38,466 I think we need to do less talking and more eating. 159 00:12:43,263 --> 00:12:44,893 What are you gonna do? 160 00:12:44,973 --> 00:12:47,643 I'm gonna get a job, figure it out. 161 00:12:47,934 --> 00:12:49,024 H ow? 162 00:12:50,228 --> 00:12:52,478 I don't know. I'll find a space. 163 00:12:52,939 --> 00:12:54,319 I'll mount it myself. 164 00:12:54,524 --> 00:12:56,574 I don't know why it's so important to you. 165 00:12:56,651 --> 00:12:59,201 'Cause I have something to say, Erik. 166 00:12:59,570 --> 00:13:01,490 'Cause Romeo and Juliet hasn't been done 167 00:13:01,572 --> 00:13:03,622 in the way that i want to do it. 168 00:13:03,992 --> 00:13:06,492 And dance is the way I speak. 169 00:13:07,996 --> 00:13:10,326 I want to be able to tell this story, 170 00:13:10,415 --> 00:13:12,285 and have it reach out to people. 171 00:13:13,501 --> 00:13:15,591 It's my mom's favorite play, and i want to honor her with it. 172 00:13:15,670 --> 00:13:16,670 You will. 173 00:13:17,505 --> 00:13:19,465 Why does it have to be right now? 174 00:13:19,716 --> 00:13:21,756 I mean, I get it. I'm the same way with my music, 175 00:13:21,843 --> 00:13:25,853 but I think you need to focus on money and getting back into school, 176 00:13:25,930 --> 00:13:28,350 and then worry about your show. 177 00:13:30,435 --> 00:13:32,515 I'm gonna figure out a way to do both. 178 00:13:33,438 --> 00:13:36,018 And costumes, and sets. It's not cheap. 179 00:13:36,107 --> 00:13:37,977 How're you gonna afford all that? 180 00:13:39,819 --> 00:13:42,109 Ticket sales, eventually. Oh! 181 00:13:42,196 --> 00:13:46,116 Um... and you're still gonna help me with the music, right? 182 00:13:46,534 --> 00:13:47,494 You're serious? 183 00:13:47,577 --> 00:13:49,197 I'm dead serious. 184 00:13:49,454 --> 00:13:52,044 But if you pull this off, then, yes, I'll do the music. 185 00:13:52,999 --> 00:13:54,169 Great. 186 00:13:54,375 --> 00:13:55,995 Now, all I have to do is find a job, 187 00:13:56,044 --> 00:13:58,174 so I can afford paper to print tickets. 188 00:13:58,254 --> 00:14:00,554 Wish me luck. Yeah, you don't need it. 189 00:14:00,965 --> 00:14:05,635 And look, if all else fails, i mean, at least you got Romeo. 190 00:14:06,179 --> 00:14:08,219 You can be so corny sometimes. 191 00:14:08,306 --> 00:14:10,556 Yeah, that was corny. All right, I'm out of here. Bye. 192 00:14:30,828 --> 00:14:32,708 Hello. My name is melea Martin. 193 00:14:32,789 --> 00:14:33,999 I'm a hip-hop choreographer, 194 00:14:34,082 --> 00:14:36,832 and I'm interested in interviewing for your open position. 195 00:14:36,918 --> 00:14:40,338 Hip-hop? Oh, no. We only teach ballet and jazz here. 196 00:15:55,163 --> 00:15:57,173 Okay, I see you. Get it. 197 00:15:58,541 --> 00:15:59,831 Oh, you like what you see? 198 00:16:00,835 --> 00:16:02,335 Come and get some. 199 00:16:02,920 --> 00:16:04,460 Oh, it's like that? Okay. 200 00:16:04,547 --> 00:16:05,547 Whoo! 201 00:16:07,550 --> 00:16:10,010 Oh, crystal, you do not want to mess with my friend. 202 00:16:10,678 --> 00:16:12,388 Melea is no joke. 203 00:16:12,763 --> 00:16:14,063 Yeah, right. 204 00:16:16,642 --> 00:16:19,102 Okay, everybody, get back to class now. 205 00:16:19,187 --> 00:16:20,517 I don't want anyone being late. 206 00:16:20,938 --> 00:16:23,768 Go hit those books like you hit those moves. 207 00:16:25,193 --> 00:16:26,363 Zam, you, too. 208 00:16:27,862 --> 00:16:30,162 I've seen you before. You are good. 209 00:16:30,239 --> 00:16:31,409 Thank you. 210 00:16:36,037 --> 00:16:38,997 Wow! You really impressed him. 211 00:16:39,081 --> 00:16:42,041 That was his version of rambling. He never says anything. 212 00:16:42,376 --> 00:16:43,586 He seems like a cool kid. 213 00:16:43,711 --> 00:16:45,961 Oh, he is. He's just hard to reach. 214 00:16:46,047 --> 00:16:47,167 Hmm. 215 00:16:47,256 --> 00:16:48,836 What are you doing today? 216 00:16:48,925 --> 00:16:52,385 Oh, just a job search, but they don't have anything here. 217 00:16:53,012 --> 00:16:54,312 Yeah, budget cuts. 218 00:16:54,388 --> 00:16:55,598 Why the need for money all of a sudden? 219 00:16:55,681 --> 00:16:56,851 F or school 220 00:16:56,933 --> 00:17:00,693 all my scholarships ran out. And now they want cash. 221 00:17:01,354 --> 00:17:04,234 Welcome to the real world. Tell me about it. 222 00:17:04,565 --> 00:17:06,145 Okay, well, i better get inside 223 00:17:06,234 --> 00:17:07,864 before my students form a coup. Good luck. 224 00:17:07,944 --> 00:17:08,994 Okay, thank you. Call me. 225 00:17:09,070 --> 00:17:10,200 All right. Ooh, give me my phone? 226 00:17:10,530 --> 00:17:12,280 Oh, shoot, i almost forgot. 227 00:17:13,324 --> 00:17:15,334 Here you are. Bye. Thanks, girl. 228 00:17:20,540 --> 00:17:21,620 Don't ever give up. 229 00:17:21,707 --> 00:17:22,787 Hey, yo, check it. 230 00:17:28,548 --> 00:17:31,178 What happened? You playing hooky? 231 00:17:31,259 --> 00:17:33,139 Not that it's any of your business, 232 00:17:33,219 --> 00:17:34,759 but I'm taking a break from school. 233 00:17:34,929 --> 00:17:35,969 Oh! 234 00:17:36,055 --> 00:17:40,345 So, now you back in the hood. Bumped down to our level. 235 00:17:41,519 --> 00:17:43,939 For your information, i live in this neighborhood. 236 00:17:44,021 --> 00:17:45,771 I don't consider it a bump-down. 237 00:17:45,940 --> 00:17:47,110 What's your name, girl? 238 00:17:48,109 --> 00:17:50,069 Was gonna ask you the same thing. 239 00:17:50,152 --> 00:17:53,162 I'm lshani. Everybody knows me. 240 00:17:55,449 --> 00:17:56,869 I'm melea. 241 00:17:56,951 --> 00:17:58,741 And you should get to know me before you judge me. 242 00:17:59,161 --> 00:18:02,121 So, what? You want to have me over for tea or something? 243 00:18:02,206 --> 00:18:04,536 This girl's a trip. 244 00:18:05,167 --> 00:18:06,337 Everything all right, melea? 245 00:18:07,753 --> 00:18:09,633 Yeah, taariq. We're cool. 246 00:18:13,384 --> 00:18:16,644 If you're looking for friends, go back to America, 247 00:18:16,721 --> 00:18:18,641 'cause you won't find them here. 248 00:18:20,474 --> 00:18:22,894 Come on, let's go. We got better things to do. 249 00:18:22,977 --> 00:18:24,897 Yeah. She's a waste of time. 250 00:18:42,955 --> 00:18:44,995 - Where to? Bo-kaap. 251 00:18:45,499 --> 00:18:46,709 Bo-kaap. 252 00:19:30,920 --> 00:19:32,960 You know, i don't need security. 253 00:19:33,047 --> 00:19:34,837 Are you sure about that? 254 00:19:36,217 --> 00:19:38,217 We just came here to dance, man. 255 00:19:54,318 --> 00:19:55,608 Yo, yo! 'Sup, boys? 256 00:19:56,320 --> 00:19:57,490 Yo, what's up? Boy! 257 00:19:57,571 --> 00:19:58,991 Yo, what's happening? 258 00:20:01,492 --> 00:20:02,492 What's up? 259 00:20:03,744 --> 00:20:05,964 Yeah, go! Hit it! 260 00:20:11,460 --> 00:20:12,590 Yeah! 261 00:20:24,974 --> 00:20:28,064 I like your style, taariq. It's pretty dope. I'll catch you later. 262 00:20:30,646 --> 00:20:33,226 Peace,taaflq. You guys are great. 263 00:20:33,315 --> 00:20:34,935 Thank you. Yeah! Sweet. 264 00:20:35,025 --> 00:20:36,605 All right, let's do it. 265 00:20:42,783 --> 00:20:45,413 You are making the best decision, Mr. Wright. 266 00:20:45,995 --> 00:20:47,785 Well, I sure hope so. 267 00:20:52,501 --> 00:20:53,921 Mr. Wright. Yes? 268 00:20:54,003 --> 00:20:56,923 Oh, my goodness. It's melea. Isn't it? 269 00:20:57,006 --> 00:20:58,666 Yeah, I can't believe you remember me. 270 00:20:58,758 --> 00:21:00,758 Well, you look just like your mother. 271 00:21:00,843 --> 00:21:03,103 How's she doing? Ls she with you? 272 00:21:03,429 --> 00:21:06,929 Um, no. She passed. About a year ago. 273 00:21:07,016 --> 00:21:09,726 Oh, lord. Lam sorry. 274 00:21:11,103 --> 00:21:13,063 She was one fine lady. 275 00:21:13,147 --> 00:21:15,017 Yeah, she was. 276 00:21:15,900 --> 00:21:18,820 Hey, I wanted to talk to you about working here at bijou. 277 00:21:19,195 --> 00:21:20,775 Is there anything i can do around here? 278 00:21:20,863 --> 00:21:22,413 Melea, you're too late. 279 00:21:22,907 --> 00:21:25,867 The lady who just left, uh, miss Lee, 280 00:21:25,951 --> 00:21:27,621 she's thinking of buying the place. 281 00:21:29,538 --> 00:21:31,998 Well, you're gonna sell it? Like, why? 282 00:21:33,000 --> 00:21:34,170 Because I'm old. 283 00:21:35,419 --> 00:21:37,629 And I ain't made a dime in years. 284 00:21:39,298 --> 00:21:42,338 Hey, this might sound crazy, but can I ask you a favor? 285 00:21:45,471 --> 00:21:47,471 Okay, now, close your eyes. 286 00:21:47,556 --> 00:21:48,676 Step. 287 00:21:49,141 --> 00:21:50,181 Don't look yet! 288 00:21:50,267 --> 00:21:52,687 How can I look? Your hands are covering my eyes. 289 00:21:53,312 --> 00:21:54,562 Oh, wow! 290 00:21:56,607 --> 00:21:59,357 This place is amazing. I know, right? 291 00:21:59,443 --> 00:22:01,613 Well, it needs a lot of work, but... 292 00:22:01,695 --> 00:22:03,945 Nothing a mop and nails won't fix. 293 00:22:04,031 --> 00:22:05,701 That's being optimistic. 294 00:22:07,117 --> 00:22:09,537 So, are you in, for real? Phew. 295 00:22:10,913 --> 00:22:12,673 'Yeah.Yeah, let's do this. Yeah? 296 00:22:14,708 --> 00:22:16,128 Grab the mop. Okay. 297 00:22:19,964 --> 00:22:23,974 Perfect. And one, and two... 298 00:22:25,219 --> 00:22:27,639 And one. Point your feet. 299 00:22:29,181 --> 00:22:30,771 One more time. 300 00:22:31,559 --> 00:22:33,389 Thank you. Yeah, you should... 301 00:22:36,063 --> 00:22:37,113 Hey. 302 00:22:37,606 --> 00:22:38,976 Oh, melea, where have you been? 303 00:22:39,066 --> 00:22:40,146 Hey. 304 00:22:40,234 --> 00:22:41,244 Just because you're a dropout 305 00:22:41,318 --> 00:22:42,988 doesn't mean you can't hang with us intellects. 306 00:22:43,070 --> 00:22:44,990 I promise we won't use big words. 307 00:22:45,072 --> 00:22:48,202 You're an idiot, and I've been busy. Check this out. 308 00:22:49,034 --> 00:22:51,414 Romeo and Juliet? Yo, i have to be a part of this. 309 00:22:51,662 --> 00:22:52,872 I was hoping you would say that, 310 00:22:52,955 --> 00:22:54,915 'cause you could seriously rock mercutio. 311 00:22:55,457 --> 00:22:58,127 Yeah, you know it. Which one is that? 312 00:22:58,252 --> 00:23:00,342 It's Romeo's friend. 313 00:23:00,421 --> 00:23:02,801 He gets in between the families and ends up getting killed. 314 00:23:03,132 --> 00:23:04,342 Well, I don't want to die. 315 00:23:04,425 --> 00:23:07,795 No, dude, it's a tragedy. Everyone dies. 316 00:23:07,887 --> 00:23:08,887 Oh. 317 00:23:09,471 --> 00:23:11,101 How about lord capulet? 318 00:23:11,140 --> 00:23:14,270 Lord'? Yeah, I'm on it. Yes. 319 00:23:15,269 --> 00:23:16,439 One more time, please. 320 00:24:02,983 --> 00:24:04,653 Yo, melea! Hey. 321 00:24:04,985 --> 00:24:06,565 How's it going? Good, how are you? 322 00:24:06,695 --> 00:24:09,485 Yeah, good. Passing all right? It's going. 323 00:24:10,157 --> 00:24:12,577 You gotta see some of these dancers, though. 324 00:24:13,035 --> 00:24:14,905 I mean, look at that guy. He is dope. 325 00:24:22,670 --> 00:24:23,670 Wow! 326 00:24:23,754 --> 00:24:25,674 You know that guy? Yeah, dajon. 327 00:24:26,674 --> 00:24:27,684 Whoa! 328 00:24:28,717 --> 00:24:30,677 Mema, he is sick. He's killing it. 329 00:24:36,558 --> 00:24:38,058 Hey, excuse me. 330 00:24:39,228 --> 00:24:40,348 Damn'? 331 00:24:42,356 --> 00:24:43,606 Yeah, that's me. 332 00:24:55,369 --> 00:24:56,789 Oh, my god. It's taj. Boy 1; That taj? 333 00:24:57,496 --> 00:24:59,326 Boy 22 hey, it's taj! Boy 32 is that taj? 334 00:24:59,748 --> 00:25:01,668 Hey, how's it going, taj? 335 00:25:01,750 --> 00:25:03,670 Hey, it's taj. Hey, man. 336 00:25:03,752 --> 00:25:05,382 Hey, ta}, tay over here. 337 00:25:06,463 --> 00:25:08,053 Erik, I found my Romeo. 338 00:25:08,132 --> 00:25:10,682 His name is dajon bell. He's from the states, and... 339 00:25:10,759 --> 00:25:12,089 Look, who do you... 340 00:25:12,386 --> 00:25:13,466 Oh! 341 00:25:13,554 --> 00:25:16,224 Shit. Not you again. 342 00:25:16,682 --> 00:25:18,232 Erik, let me call you back. 343 00:25:19,476 --> 00:25:20,886 What's this? 344 00:25:21,812 --> 00:25:23,152 It's a hip-hop r and j. 345 00:25:23,230 --> 00:25:24,270 A what? 346 00:25:25,149 --> 00:25:27,109 Amp-hop Romeo and Juliet. 347 00:25:27,192 --> 00:25:29,952 Okay, that's not just crazy, that's stupid crazy. 348 00:25:30,738 --> 00:25:31,908 What's stupid crazy? 349 00:25:34,742 --> 00:25:37,292 Hey, girl. I see you're still holding it down. 350 00:25:37,369 --> 00:25:40,329 Where you been? Man, you're all over the charts. 351 00:25:40,414 --> 00:25:42,004 Yeah, good times. 352 00:25:42,750 --> 00:25:44,130 Hey, I'm taj. 353 00:25:44,460 --> 00:25:48,170 Melea. I know who you are. Everyone knows who you are. 354 00:25:48,547 --> 00:25:50,167 We pretty much grew up in the same neighborhood, actually. 355 00:25:51,133 --> 00:25:54,643 You're from New York? Yo, what are you doing out here? 356 00:25:55,554 --> 00:25:59,774 Going to school. Or at least I was. It's a long story. 357 00:26:00,559 --> 00:26:02,099 Uh, you out here on tour or something? 358 00:26:02,436 --> 00:26:06,856 Nah, I got a home out here. Visited once and fell in love with the place. 359 00:26:06,940 --> 00:26:09,530 So, when I'm not touring, I come and hang out with my people. 360 00:26:10,235 --> 00:26:11,525 Like lshani, here. 361 00:26:11,612 --> 00:26:14,572 She's not your people. Why are you telling her your business? 362 00:26:14,656 --> 00:26:16,156 Why you throwing shade? 363 00:26:16,241 --> 00:26:18,701 'Cause this crazy-ass bitch got it in her head 364 00:26:18,786 --> 00:26:21,706 to do a hip-hop Romeo and Juliet. 365 00:26:22,289 --> 00:26:25,629 Why I gotta be a bitch, and a crazy-ass one at that? 366 00:26:26,293 --> 00:26:30,923 Yo, don't mind lshani. All right? She has a short fuse. 367 00:26:31,006 --> 00:26:33,586 But listen, that r and j, built for hip-hop. 368 00:26:33,675 --> 00:26:35,885 All them rich folks killing each other. 369 00:26:35,969 --> 00:26:36,969 It's perfect. 370 00:26:37,179 --> 00:26:41,139 Would you think that you could do some music for us? 371 00:26:42,142 --> 00:26:43,852 Well, I have been looking to spread my wings a bit. 372 00:26:43,936 --> 00:26:47,896 You know, get into TV, film, whatnot. But I don't have the time. 373 00:26:49,233 --> 00:26:50,363 Gimme your phone. 374 00:26:56,698 --> 00:26:59,538 Here's my number. Text me. 375 00:26:59,618 --> 00:27:03,498 Come through, and if you like what you see, please get involved. 376 00:27:03,580 --> 00:27:05,420 I'll think about it. 377 00:27:05,499 --> 00:27:06,499 Thanks. 378 00:27:06,583 --> 00:27:08,543 Nice to meet you, melea. 379 00:27:10,754 --> 00:27:14,014 Hit me later, all right? Got some business I gotta take care of. 380 00:27:14,091 --> 00:27:16,551 Just wanted to show my face real quick. 381 00:27:18,262 --> 00:27:20,472 It's bad enough you guys hang out at our spots 382 00:27:20,556 --> 00:27:21,846 and steal our moves. 383 00:27:22,432 --> 00:27:23,772 Oh, yeah. 384 00:27:23,851 --> 00:27:27,021 You didn't think we knew why you college kids were there? 385 00:27:27,104 --> 00:27:28,274 We're not stupid. 386 00:27:28,897 --> 00:27:30,897 And you can have the dances. 387 00:27:30,983 --> 00:27:34,363 But taj is off limits. Understood? 388 00:27:35,904 --> 00:27:38,534 You like him. Wow! 389 00:27:39,908 --> 00:27:41,698 It's funny, because the way that he kissed you 390 00:27:41,785 --> 00:27:43,865 is the way a brother kisses his little sister. 391 00:27:44,413 --> 00:27:46,333 Think about it, lshani. 392 00:27:46,415 --> 00:27:47,705 A rich and famous guy like that 393 00:27:47,791 --> 00:27:50,541 could have any girl that he wants. 394 00:27:50,961 --> 00:27:53,961 Why would he want to be with a bully like you? 395 00:28:01,096 --> 00:28:02,466 Hey, can I fit two more? 396 00:28:02,556 --> 00:28:03,716 We need at least one more. 397 00:28:09,897 --> 00:28:12,067 Hey, did you get to check out those videos I sent you? 398 00:28:12,149 --> 00:28:14,649 Oh, yeah, balcony scene. All over it. 399 00:28:14,735 --> 00:28:17,355 Okay, let's give it a shot. Hit it, zam. 400 00:28:33,045 --> 00:28:34,165 Oh, you must be Erik. 401 00:28:34,254 --> 00:28:37,344 Uh, you must be Mr. Wright. You have a beautiful theater, sir. 402 00:28:37,424 --> 00:28:39,474 Well, she's seen better days. 403 00:28:40,344 --> 00:28:42,684 Butsoon, it won't be my problem. 404 00:28:59,404 --> 00:29:01,624 That was great. Okay. 405 00:29:02,866 --> 00:29:04,406 Thanks, thanks. 406 00:29:05,327 --> 00:29:07,537 Erik, finally. Where have you been? 407 00:29:08,205 --> 00:29:09,705 Sorry. I got caught up at school. 408 00:29:09,790 --> 00:29:11,460 What's up? I'm Erik. 409 00:29:11,541 --> 00:29:12,581 Dajon. How's it going? 410 00:29:12,668 --> 00:29:13,668 Good, yeah. 411 00:29:13,752 --> 00:29:15,592 He's my boyfriend and composer. 412 00:29:15,671 --> 00:29:17,211 Act one, fight scene. 413 00:29:17,297 --> 00:29:19,087 It's just the first take. 414 00:29:20,550 --> 00:29:21,550 What's wrong? 415 00:29:24,054 --> 00:29:26,894 I mean, this scene is just not working. 416 00:29:26,974 --> 00:29:28,314 Yeah. Yeah. 417 00:29:28,725 --> 00:29:30,135 What's not working? 418 00:29:30,227 --> 00:29:34,107 I mean, I don't know. It's... these kids are in rival gangs, right? 419 00:29:34,189 --> 00:29:37,149 Right, right, and we should be playing into that, right? 420 00:29:37,234 --> 00:29:40,034 Well, yeah, because when their parents find out, they're gonna freak. 421 00:29:40,112 --> 00:29:41,112 Yep. 422 00:29:41,196 --> 00:29:44,236 So, maybe we can sex it up a little? 423 00:29:44,324 --> 00:29:45,494 It's a love scene. 424 00:29:45,575 --> 00:29:48,575 No, he might be right. Play into the tension. 425 00:29:48,662 --> 00:29:49,662 Yeah. 426 00:29:49,746 --> 00:29:52,616 So, maybe, we can add something like this, you know, like... 427 00:29:52,708 --> 00:29:54,208 Like there, and then, maybe, you know... 428 00:29:54,293 --> 00:29:55,383 Mm-hmm. Something like that. 429 00:29:56,503 --> 00:29:58,593 Yeah? No, it's supposed to be romantic. 430 00:29:58,672 --> 00:30:00,512 You should do something like this. 431 00:30:02,801 --> 00:30:03,891 Okay. 432 00:30:06,305 --> 00:30:08,265 All right, well, that's not bad. 433 00:30:08,348 --> 00:30:09,388 Yeah. It was... It was perfect. 434 00:30:09,474 --> 00:30:13,274 Oh, if you say so, Romeo. Melea, let's take five. 435 00:30:13,353 --> 00:30:14,773 Yeah, good idea. Yeah, take five. 436 00:30:14,855 --> 00:30:15,935 Thanks. All right. 437 00:30:16,023 --> 00:30:17,113 Take 10. 438 00:30:17,816 --> 00:30:19,026 What was all that about? 439 00:30:19,109 --> 00:30:20,489 What? I don't like the way you're dancing with him. 440 00:30:21,236 --> 00:30:22,236 You're jealous? 441 00:30:22,321 --> 00:30:24,361 No, I'm not jealous. 442 00:30:25,574 --> 00:30:26,874 Okay, maybe a little. 443 00:30:27,659 --> 00:30:28,989 I'm not exactly his type. 444 00:30:29,077 --> 00:30:30,997 What are you talking about? You're everyone's type. 445 00:30:31,079 --> 00:30:33,959 Not the kind of guy that likes other guys. 446 00:30:35,876 --> 00:30:37,496 Oh, right. 447 00:30:38,253 --> 00:30:40,553 Ah, yes. I... I missed that. 448 00:30:40,630 --> 00:30:42,510 Yeah, that's obvious. Yeah. Sorry. 449 00:30:44,676 --> 00:30:48,216 Cool. Can we get out of here? Grab a bite or something? Anything? 450 00:30:48,305 --> 00:30:51,475 I can't. I have to keep practicing with dajon, 451 00:30:51,558 --> 00:30:53,598 if I want our chemistry to be believable, you know? 452 00:30:53,685 --> 00:30:55,145 We're new partners. Mm-hmm. 453 00:30:55,228 --> 00:30:56,438 So we have to feel each other out. 454 00:30:56,521 --> 00:30:57,481 Right. 455 00:30:57,564 --> 00:31:00,284 Promise after all this is over, everything will be different. 456 00:31:00,359 --> 00:31:01,779 Cool. All right. 457 00:31:01,860 --> 00:31:03,280 Bye, guys. Bye. 458 00:31:07,532 --> 00:31:09,992 Ready to hit it again? Let's do it. 459 00:31:21,922 --> 00:31:24,092 Hey- hey.- 460 00:31:24,591 --> 00:31:25,931 what are you watching? 461 00:31:26,968 --> 00:31:29,138 The ballet, for inspiration. 462 00:31:30,597 --> 00:31:33,887 You know, when nureyev did this, they applauded for 40 minutes. 463 00:31:33,975 --> 00:31:37,225 Don't compare yourself. I mean, you're doing hip-hop, right? 464 00:31:37,604 --> 00:31:38,734 Yeah. 465 00:31:39,064 --> 00:31:42,034 But this is a classic. It sets the bar. 466 00:31:42,109 --> 00:31:44,609 Yeah, but it was written, when? 467 00:31:45,237 --> 00:31:47,737 You have to speak to your audience. 468 00:31:48,824 --> 00:31:51,584 I mean, you got romeos and juliets all over the flats. 469 00:31:52,702 --> 00:31:54,162 You're right. 470 00:31:56,748 --> 00:31:57,748 Hmm. 471 00:32:05,966 --> 00:32:07,296 Hey, man. Yo, what's cruisin', man? 472 00:32:07,384 --> 00:32:08,594 Good, man. 473 00:32:09,136 --> 00:32:10,346 What's up? 474 00:32:11,805 --> 00:32:13,135 Why are we here, again? 475 00:32:13,640 --> 00:32:16,270 Because I want to change the tone of our Romeo and Juliet. 476 00:32:16,351 --> 00:32:19,151 I want the reality of this place to inspire us. 477 00:32:19,896 --> 00:32:21,476 We've got company. 478 00:32:24,443 --> 00:32:25,943 Do you know who that is? 479 00:32:26,027 --> 00:32:28,447 Yeah, I know him. Who invited him? 480 00:32:28,530 --> 00:32:29,660 Who cares? 481 00:32:29,781 --> 00:32:31,991 My view just got 100% better. 482 00:32:37,789 --> 00:32:40,459 Hey, I didn't know you would make it. 483 00:32:40,542 --> 00:32:42,292 I listened to that score you sent me. 484 00:32:42,377 --> 00:32:43,587 Oh, you did? 485 00:32:43,670 --> 00:32:46,380 Oh, like that's not what you wanted me to do. 486 00:32:46,465 --> 00:32:49,125 I mean, I was hoping so. Yeah, I figured. 487 00:32:49,217 --> 00:32:52,137 I took a shot at that parting scene, where you and Romeo split. 488 00:32:52,220 --> 00:32:54,470 Yeah. And I came up with this. 489 00:32:59,644 --> 00:33:00,694 Okay. Yeah? 490 00:33:00,770 --> 00:33:02,440 I feel it. A'ight. 491 00:33:02,522 --> 00:33:03,522 You want to try it? 492 00:33:03,607 --> 00:33:04,817 Hell, yeah. 493 00:33:04,900 --> 00:33:05,900 Come on. 494 00:33:54,449 --> 00:33:55,579 Meleai Erik. 495 00:33:57,118 --> 00:33:58,248 Erik. 496 00:33:58,495 --> 00:33:59,575 Erik. 497 00:34:01,748 --> 00:34:03,038 Want me to go after him? 498 00:34:03,291 --> 00:34:05,711 No, it must not have been important. 499 00:34:08,797 --> 00:34:09,797 Hey- hey- 500 00:34:09,881 --> 00:34:12,721 who was that? Oh, her boyfriend. 501 00:34:13,385 --> 00:34:15,095 Trouble in paradise. 502 00:34:16,054 --> 00:34:17,684 Uh, yeah, I guess so. 503 00:34:25,647 --> 00:34:27,107 Phew! Nice session, yeah? 504 00:34:27,190 --> 00:34:28,280 Yeah. 505 00:34:28,775 --> 00:34:29,815 All right. 506 00:34:33,947 --> 00:34:35,367 I'll see you tomorrow, melea. 507 00:34:35,448 --> 00:34:37,028 Thank you, dawn. 508 00:34:37,701 --> 00:34:39,041 Thank you. 509 00:34:39,578 --> 00:34:40,788 Bye, guys. 510 00:34:43,540 --> 00:34:44,830 Bye, ta]- . 511 00:34:49,838 --> 00:34:52,588 Thank you so much for the song, taj. It was perfect. 512 00:34:52,674 --> 00:34:55,644 It's no problem. Just glad everything worked out. 513 00:34:56,303 --> 00:34:58,393 Listen, i gotta hit a session, 514 00:34:58,471 --> 00:35:01,311 but I'm having a party Saturday, if you all wanna stop by. 515 00:35:01,391 --> 00:35:02,561 I'm there. 516 00:35:03,393 --> 00:35:05,853 You can apologize to your other guests in advance, 517 00:35:05,937 --> 00:35:07,807 'cause you won't be able to resist me. 518 00:35:08,148 --> 00:35:09,858 Wow, Nadine. Really? 519 00:35:10,483 --> 00:35:13,953 Shush. He has a private jet. I can come visit you. 520 00:35:14,529 --> 00:35:18,119 I'm flattered, but I'm kinda seeing someone. 521 00:35:18,491 --> 00:35:21,241 Damn. All the good ones are taken. 522 00:35:21,328 --> 00:35:23,498 Hey. I'm a good one. 523 00:35:24,331 --> 00:35:27,171 Ew. You're like my brother. Don't be weird. 524 00:35:27,667 --> 00:35:29,337 You two are funny. 525 00:35:29,711 --> 00:35:32,381 What about you, melea? See you at the party? 526 00:35:32,464 --> 00:35:34,554 I don't know, I have a lot to do with the show. 527 00:35:34,633 --> 00:35:36,973 I don't know if I can make it, but I'll try. 528 00:35:37,052 --> 00:35:38,932 Yo, you might meet some folks who could help you. 529 00:35:39,012 --> 00:35:40,472 And your girl lshani will be there. 530 00:35:41,848 --> 00:35:44,928 That's the girl you've been telling me about? The one we battled? 531 00:35:45,018 --> 00:35:46,018 Yeah. 532 00:35:47,062 --> 00:35:48,612 Now I know i can't make it. 533 00:35:48,688 --> 00:35:50,478 A'ight, come on. She's cool. 534 00:35:52,150 --> 00:35:55,610 Talks a lot of trash, but she's going through some deep shit. 535 00:35:56,321 --> 00:35:57,531 Like what? 536 00:35:57,864 --> 00:36:01,164 Her little brother, Emmanuel, was killed last year. 537 00:36:01,660 --> 00:36:04,410 Some messed-up gang thing over a fancy chain he was wearing. 538 00:36:05,705 --> 00:36:07,115 I didn't realize. 539 00:36:07,207 --> 00:36:09,207 Yeah, I know a lot of kids going through the same thing. 540 00:36:09,709 --> 00:36:11,209 Yeah, it's bad. 541 00:36:12,003 --> 00:36:14,593 So, cut her some slack, maybe. 542 00:36:15,215 --> 00:36:17,715 She could use more good people in her life. 543 00:36:18,760 --> 00:36:19,840 See ya. 544 00:36:19,928 --> 00:36:21,138 Bye. 545 00:36:25,225 --> 00:36:26,595 I know that look. 546 00:36:28,645 --> 00:36:30,515 That's your "i want to save the world" look. 547 00:37:12,689 --> 00:37:14,189 I heard that. 548 00:37:15,108 --> 00:37:16,528 It was nice. 549 00:37:17,318 --> 00:37:18,358 Come in. 550 00:37:21,406 --> 00:37:24,236 I had already written music for that scene. 551 00:37:24,951 --> 00:37:27,411 I'm sorry. I didn't know. 552 00:37:29,539 --> 00:37:31,539 Babe, you know i can't do this without you. 553 00:37:31,624 --> 00:37:33,424 You sure seemed like you were doing fine earlier. 554 00:37:35,086 --> 00:37:36,796 You know what taj brings to this project. 555 00:37:36,880 --> 00:37:41,220 Yeah, credibility. I know, I get it. He's an established artist. 556 00:37:41,301 --> 00:37:43,971 Yeah, but that doesn't change how I feel about you. 557 00:37:44,053 --> 00:37:45,433 It just seems like the only thing you care about 558 00:37:45,513 --> 00:37:47,933 is this Romeo and Juliet show. 559 00:37:48,850 --> 00:37:51,060 Well, it is important to me. 560 00:37:51,144 --> 00:37:54,734 Especially without school, and being where my mom grew up, 561 00:37:54,814 --> 00:37:58,784 seeing how it is here, it makes me feel obligated. 562 00:37:59,611 --> 00:38:01,401 Yeah, so you want me to play the role 563 00:38:01,488 --> 00:38:03,988 of the understanding boyfriend? 564 00:38:04,991 --> 00:38:07,081 If you don't mind. Okay. Yeah. 565 00:38:07,160 --> 00:38:08,500 Love you when you're crazy. 566 00:38:08,578 --> 00:38:09,908 I've had plenty of practice for that. 567 00:38:09,996 --> 00:38:11,916 So, we should be okay. Thanks. 568 00:38:11,998 --> 00:38:15,628 Besides, there's one thing I know i can do way better than taj. 569 00:38:15,710 --> 00:38:17,170 Really? What is that? 570 00:38:18,713 --> 00:38:19,803 Dance. 571 00:39:16,145 --> 00:39:18,145 And five, six, seven, eight. 572 00:39:24,779 --> 00:39:27,119 Bring the energy up, guys. Ready? 573 00:39:35,123 --> 00:39:36,503 Yes, laser! 574 00:39:41,713 --> 00:39:43,173 Go for it, Nadine. 575 00:39:55,768 --> 00:39:57,648 Okay, break it up, break it up. 576 00:39:57,729 --> 00:39:59,149 Stop the music. Stop the music. 577 00:40:00,398 --> 00:40:04,108 Look, I like you guys' attitude, but let me ask you something. 578 00:40:04,193 --> 00:40:06,363 Do you really know what this play is about? 579 00:40:06,446 --> 00:40:07,776 No. 580 00:40:07,864 --> 00:40:09,704 That's what I thought. Sit down. 581 00:40:12,452 --> 00:40:14,952 All right, so I'm gonna give you the lowdown. 582 00:40:15,038 --> 00:40:17,868 So, the capulets are Juliet's parents. 583 00:40:18,708 --> 00:40:20,588 They don't get along with Romeo's parents. 584 00:40:20,668 --> 00:40:25,298 You guys hate each other. It's kind of like rival gangs in the flats. 585 00:40:30,595 --> 00:40:33,345 Everyone knows the basic plot of the story. 586 00:40:34,515 --> 00:40:37,435 Boy and girl fall in love, and die in the end. 587 00:40:40,063 --> 00:40:42,153 But it's so much more than that. 588 00:40:48,821 --> 00:40:53,701 It's a story of forbidden love surrounded by violence, revenge, and death. 589 00:40:54,911 --> 00:40:59,831 People died basically for no reason, just like here in the flats. 590 00:41:06,673 --> 00:41:09,343 And Juliet is in the middle of it all. 591 00:41:09,425 --> 00:41:12,295 Alone, confused, and afraid. 592 00:41:17,266 --> 00:41:20,806 So, benvolio and mercutio, they're Romeo's friends. 593 00:41:20,895 --> 00:41:24,565 And they get into it with tybalt, who is Juliet's cousin. 594 00:41:24,649 --> 00:41:25,779 He's one badass dude. 595 00:41:28,027 --> 00:41:29,647 Our version of the story opens 596 00:41:29,737 --> 00:41:32,157 on a big rumble between the families. 597 00:41:32,240 --> 00:41:35,280 Everyone's fighting like it's a Saturday night in the flats. 598 00:41:35,368 --> 00:41:37,158 And these fights are sick. 599 00:41:37,245 --> 00:41:39,405 During one of the fights, Romeo ends up getting killed 600 00:41:39,497 --> 00:41:41,497 by Juliet's badass cousin, tybalt. 601 00:41:41,582 --> 00:41:43,292 Eventually, Romeo gets run out of town 602 00:41:43,376 --> 00:41:44,996 and that makes things much worse. 603 00:41:45,086 --> 00:41:48,046 But during our opening fight, this cop, 604 00:41:48,131 --> 00:41:49,631 better known as the prince of verona, 605 00:41:49,716 --> 00:41:51,546 shows up and breaks up the fight. 606 00:41:55,555 --> 00:41:57,305 He tells them that the next guy to start a fight 607 00:41:57,390 --> 00:41:59,520 is gonna be punished with death. 608 00:42:00,059 --> 00:42:01,889 So, they all scatter. 609 00:42:03,312 --> 00:42:05,362 But let's get back to the capulets and the montagues. 610 00:42:06,733 --> 00:42:09,363 Juliet's parents are talking to this guy, Paris. 611 00:42:09,819 --> 00:42:11,649 He's one of their own, 612 00:42:11,738 --> 00:42:14,658 but he's just a rich guy that's got his eye on Juliet. 613 00:42:22,749 --> 00:42:24,289 And right then and there, 614 00:42:24,375 --> 00:42:27,585 they tell her that she has to marry the guy, without even asking. 615 00:42:29,255 --> 00:42:32,375 So, they send out invites for a party 616 00:42:32,467 --> 00:42:34,177 to get the two of them together, 617 00:42:34,260 --> 00:42:36,100 and it's capulets only. 618 00:42:51,402 --> 00:42:55,202 And my man, Romeo, shows up, steals the invite, 619 00:42:55,281 --> 00:42:58,411 and has the bright idea of crashing the party. 620 00:42:58,493 --> 00:43:00,703 That's where he meets Juliet. 621 00:43:01,287 --> 00:43:03,497 And it's love at first sight. 622 00:43:05,708 --> 00:43:08,128 And that, folks, is just the beginning. 623 00:43:08,503 --> 00:43:09,963 Yeah! 624 00:43:11,089 --> 00:43:12,129 Yes. 625 00:43:12,215 --> 00:43:13,795 L like it. 626 00:43:14,842 --> 00:43:15,842 Bye, melea. Bye. 627 00:43:15,927 --> 00:43:17,217 Great stuff today. Yeah, you, too. 628 00:43:17,303 --> 00:43:18,763 Thank you. Thank you. 629 00:43:18,805 --> 00:43:20,885 All right, see you soon. Bye, see you soon. 630 00:43:20,973 --> 00:43:23,483 Bye, girl. Bye. 631 00:43:23,559 --> 00:43:24,729 See you later. Bye. 632 00:43:24,811 --> 00:43:26,021 Melea? 633 00:43:26,104 --> 00:43:29,404 Just wanted to tell you I'm proud of you. You're doing a great job. 634 00:43:29,524 --> 00:43:31,904 Thank you, Mr. Diego. You're welcome. 635 00:43:31,984 --> 00:43:34,614 And I think you can call me Eduardo now. 636 00:43:34,695 --> 00:43:37,315 Especially since you're in charge. 637 00:43:37,532 --> 00:43:38,742 Thanks. 638 00:43:39,242 --> 00:43:42,122 But I just can't shake the feeling that I'm missing something. 639 00:43:42,203 --> 00:43:43,963 The piece needs more. 640 00:43:44,956 --> 00:43:47,286 Edge. Yes. 641 00:43:47,375 --> 00:43:49,875 A lot of shows have more than one choreographer. 642 00:43:49,961 --> 00:43:53,341 You need someone with a fresh set of eyes. A different flair. 643 00:43:54,006 --> 00:43:59,176 Someone with a raw passion. You find them, and this show will sing. 644 00:43:59,971 --> 00:44:01,351 Thank you. 645 00:44:17,655 --> 00:44:19,365 Yes, you said it. 646 00:44:19,782 --> 00:44:21,912 - Really? - Yeah. 647 00:44:21,993 --> 00:44:23,663 I've been spending time there. 648 00:44:23,744 --> 00:44:26,504 I just think you could find something better to do with your time. 649 00:44:26,581 --> 00:44:30,671 Ishani, you keep telling me I could do so much to help the flats, 650 00:44:30,751 --> 00:44:34,091 and now that I'm doing it, you're still not happy. 651 00:44:34,172 --> 00:44:36,222 How is helping that American chick helping us? 652 00:44:36,299 --> 00:44:38,589 Whoa! Forget I'm American, too? 653 00:44:38,676 --> 00:44:40,006 Not like her. 654 00:44:41,429 --> 00:44:44,349 Look, melea's got a lot of kids dancing for her. 655 00:44:44,432 --> 00:44:46,482 Kids who would usually be out on the streets 656 00:44:46,559 --> 00:44:48,519 getting into trouble like your... 657 00:44:50,229 --> 00:44:52,979 I'm... yo, I'm... I'm sorry. 658 00:44:53,065 --> 00:44:54,725 Yeah, you should be. 659 00:45:04,202 --> 00:45:06,002 Rented out a private... 660 00:45:06,078 --> 00:45:07,538 Probably, yes. 661 00:45:15,546 --> 00:45:17,586 Great, right on cue. 662 00:45:18,090 --> 00:45:19,880 Sniffing around for taj, I guess. 663 00:45:20,259 --> 00:45:22,009 No, I was actually coming to see you. 664 00:45:22,094 --> 00:45:24,814 Girl, you need to stay out of my face before I hurt you. 665 00:45:25,139 --> 00:45:26,309 Nadinei meme. 666 00:45:26,390 --> 00:45:27,810 Hey, you made it. 667 00:45:27,892 --> 00:45:29,692 Yeah, I came to talk to lshani. 668 00:45:30,353 --> 00:45:32,153 Oh. The kind of talk where I need 669 00:45:32,230 --> 00:45:34,400 to take off my shoes and earrings? 670 00:45:34,482 --> 00:45:36,692 Wasn't planning on it. That's on lshani. 671 00:45:36,776 --> 00:45:39,276 You need to leave before you both get a beatdown. 672 00:45:39,946 --> 00:45:41,566 Okay, girl. 673 00:45:42,031 --> 00:45:43,871 You're not the only one with friends around here. 674 00:45:45,701 --> 00:45:47,751 Okay, you guys, it's not going down like that. 675 00:45:47,828 --> 00:45:48,828 Mm. 676 00:45:50,748 --> 00:45:53,418 You need to accept the fact that I'm not scared of you. 677 00:45:53,501 --> 00:45:55,091 You should be. 678 00:45:55,628 --> 00:45:56,878 Whatever. 679 00:45:56,963 --> 00:45:58,513 Look, I need you to work on my show. 680 00:45:58,923 --> 00:46:00,013 What? 681 00:46:01,259 --> 00:46:03,089 No, thanks. 682 00:46:03,970 --> 00:46:05,220 Why not? 683 00:46:07,056 --> 00:46:09,056 Do you have something better to do? 684 00:46:09,141 --> 00:46:11,891 I know your type, and you're not gonna play me. 685 00:46:11,978 --> 00:46:14,398 You put on a show, and when it's over, 686 00:46:14,480 --> 00:46:17,820 you take off back to America, and we're still here. 687 00:46:17,900 --> 00:46:23,160 Nothing changes. No jobs, no money, no hope, nowhere to go. 688 00:46:23,239 --> 00:46:26,329 Kids getting killed over a goddamn necklace. 689 00:46:32,581 --> 00:46:35,081 So, what would you suggest? What would work for you? 690 00:46:35,167 --> 00:46:36,707 What would make you happy? 691 00:46:36,794 --> 00:46:38,254 I don't know. 692 00:46:38,879 --> 00:46:41,919 Maybe a rec center, or a dance hall. 693 00:46:43,259 --> 00:46:46,299 Some place a kid could go and do something besides drugs. 694 00:46:48,597 --> 00:46:49,677 Then let's do it. 695 00:46:50,308 --> 00:46:52,308 And there's that "save the world" shit. 696 00:46:53,853 --> 00:46:56,273 I'm serious. Let's make a difference. 697 00:46:57,690 --> 00:47:00,650 You don't have to stop at one night, one show. 698 00:47:01,485 --> 00:47:02,775 I want to help. 699 00:47:04,322 --> 00:47:05,702 Are you in? 700 00:47:11,078 --> 00:47:14,038 There's love in the house! Yeah, baby! 701 00:47:21,088 --> 00:47:22,588 Hey, heads up, everybody. 702 00:47:22,673 --> 00:47:25,803 This is our new co-choreographer, lshani mfeke. 703 00:47:26,093 --> 00:47:28,803 She will also be dancing the role of tybalt, 704 00:47:28,888 --> 00:47:30,768 so if you think she ain't man enough, 705 00:47:30,848 --> 00:47:32,928 I'd watch my back if I were you. 706 00:47:33,559 --> 00:47:36,399 Well, melea. You sure this is a good idea? 707 00:47:37,063 --> 00:47:39,943 No,but l haven't been sure of anything since I started this. 708 00:47:40,024 --> 00:47:41,114 Okay. 709 00:47:42,193 --> 00:47:43,323 But I'm watching you. 710 00:47:45,780 --> 00:47:47,700 Okay, guys, let's set it off. 711 00:47:50,576 --> 00:47:53,656 And make sure to hit this hard, okay? 712 00:48:23,275 --> 00:48:24,895 All right, get low. 713 00:48:24,985 --> 00:48:27,355 And five, six, seven, eight. 714 00:48:27,446 --> 00:48:33,616 And one, and two, and three, and four, and five, six, seven, eight. 715 00:48:33,869 --> 00:48:39,169 And one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, and eight. 716 00:48:39,750 --> 00:48:41,790 - All right, hit it from the top. - All right. 717 00:49:03,399 --> 00:49:05,609 See, now, that's old school. 718 00:49:05,734 --> 00:49:09,324 Think you have something better? If they can bring it. 719 00:49:09,405 --> 00:49:13,155 Well, that's what you're here for. Go out there and show 'em. 720 00:49:13,242 --> 00:49:14,742 No problem. 721 00:49:14,827 --> 00:49:16,327 Follow my lead. 722 00:49:23,043 --> 00:49:25,303 Five, six, seven, eight. 723 00:49:57,453 --> 00:49:58,543 Damn. 724 00:49:58,996 --> 00:50:00,576 She's good. Hmm. 725 00:50:01,540 --> 00:50:02,880 I'm not gonna tell her that, though. 726 00:50:03,918 --> 00:50:06,378 It's okay. She already knows. 727 00:50:08,631 --> 00:50:11,011 And five, six, seven, eight. 728 00:50:16,889 --> 00:50:18,969 What's up? Hi, how are you? 729 00:50:19,058 --> 00:50:20,308 Good. 730 00:50:20,392 --> 00:50:22,272 I see you guys are hard at it. 731 00:50:22,895 --> 00:50:24,515 It's going well. 732 00:50:25,272 --> 00:50:27,402 You have something for me? 733 00:50:27,483 --> 00:50:30,993 Not yet, but I listened to your boyfriend's track, 734 00:50:31,070 --> 00:50:32,820 and I'm gonna lace it with lyrics. 735 00:50:32,905 --> 00:50:35,775 Might want to tell him to add a horn, just to kick it up a bit. 736 00:50:35,866 --> 00:50:37,656 I will. Thank you. 737 00:50:39,328 --> 00:50:42,618 - Your girl over there is amazing. - Yeah, I know. 738 00:50:44,917 --> 00:50:46,207 She's not my girl. 739 00:50:47,086 --> 00:50:48,706 Oh, yeah? Yeah. 740 00:50:49,255 --> 00:50:50,255 Hmm. 741 00:50:50,339 --> 00:50:51,509 Hmm? 742 00:50:51,590 --> 00:50:53,090 What was that? 743 00:51:53,652 --> 00:51:54,702 Whoa! 744 00:51:55,279 --> 00:51:56,569 Hey, meme? 745 00:51:56,655 --> 00:51:57,655 What? 746 00:51:57,740 --> 00:51:59,580 Come here. We got a problem. 747 00:52:01,160 --> 00:52:02,490 What's up? 748 00:52:02,995 --> 00:52:05,405 Tickets aren't selling as fast as we had hoped. 749 00:52:05,497 --> 00:52:07,787 At this rate, we won't have a full house. 750 00:52:07,875 --> 00:52:10,245 That's not an option. We have to sell out. 751 00:52:10,336 --> 00:52:13,206 We have to make enough to pay rent on the rec center. 752 00:52:17,343 --> 00:52:21,103 Melea, this is my mama and my sister, Kiara. 753 00:52:21,180 --> 00:52:24,390 Pleased to meet you, Mrs. mfeke. Kiara. 754 00:52:25,225 --> 00:52:27,185 They're both seamstresses, 755 00:52:27,269 --> 00:52:29,149 so mama was thinking they could help out 756 00:52:29,229 --> 00:52:30,769 with the costumes we still need. 757 00:52:30,856 --> 00:52:32,106 That would be great. 758 00:52:32,191 --> 00:52:33,611 Let me show you what I borrowed 759 00:52:33,692 --> 00:52:35,112 from the college's wardrobe department. 760 00:52:39,198 --> 00:52:40,198 Um... 761 00:52:41,450 --> 00:52:44,790 I truly appreciate you giving 'shani this opportunity. 762 00:52:46,455 --> 00:52:48,205 She's been needing something like this. 763 00:52:48,874 --> 00:52:50,464 They both have. 764 00:52:50,542 --> 00:52:53,922 I couldn't do it without her, believe me. Thank you. 765 00:52:55,839 --> 00:52:58,549 I think Juliet's family should wear red. 766 00:52:58,967 --> 00:53:00,387 Sounds great. 767 00:53:01,679 --> 00:53:03,219 Everyone take five. 768 00:53:04,139 --> 00:53:07,429 Melea, can I talk to you? What's up? 769 00:53:08,644 --> 00:53:10,944 You know the whole Romeo and Juliet theme? Hmm. 770 00:53:11,021 --> 00:53:14,021 It's all about the dumb stuff people pull, beginning to end. 771 00:53:14,650 --> 00:53:16,940 Yeah, but in this scene, these guys are family. 772 00:53:17,653 --> 00:53:18,903 So, they don't act dumb? 773 00:53:19,863 --> 00:53:22,453 You ever been to a party and someone wasn't acting out? 774 00:53:23,117 --> 00:53:25,827 Not lately, no. Exactly. 775 00:53:25,911 --> 00:53:28,161 Even the ladies should be trying to one-up each other. 776 00:53:28,247 --> 00:53:30,077 Like when we first met. 777 00:53:30,582 --> 00:53:32,082 So, what you're saying is... 778 00:53:32,668 --> 00:53:34,958 Get over here. Let's show 'em how it's done. 779 00:53:35,462 --> 00:53:36,512 Okay. 780 00:53:37,172 --> 00:53:39,552 Zam, give us something we can work with. 781 00:53:43,262 --> 00:53:44,262 What you want? 782 00:53:49,768 --> 00:53:50,978 Quit playing around. 783 00:53:51,061 --> 00:53:53,021 Come on, let's bring it. You ready? 784 00:54:24,553 --> 00:54:25,603 Whoo! 785 00:54:25,679 --> 00:54:26,759 Yes! 786 00:54:26,847 --> 00:54:28,017 That's what I'm talkin' about. 787 00:54:30,809 --> 00:54:33,809 You pushed Juliet, and she pushed back. L love that 788 00:54:33,896 --> 00:54:36,436 okay. That was hot. 789 00:54:37,900 --> 00:54:39,570 You're okay by me. 790 00:54:39,651 --> 00:54:41,571 Man, you girls are soft. 791 00:54:42,362 --> 00:54:43,702 You love it. 792 00:55:09,306 --> 00:55:11,766 And five, six, seven, eight. 793 00:55:17,189 --> 00:55:18,479 Cue Romeo. 794 00:55:24,363 --> 00:55:25,863 Really get into it. 795 00:55:27,491 --> 00:55:28,701 Feel it. 796 00:55:33,330 --> 00:55:35,420 - Dajon, are you all right? Mm-mm. 797 00:55:37,251 --> 00:55:38,461 It was an accident. 798 00:55:38,544 --> 00:55:39,924 I'm sorry, man. It's okay. 799 00:55:40,003 --> 00:55:41,343 Don't... it's okay. 800 00:55:41,421 --> 00:55:42,671 Just need... Oh, no! 801 00:55:42,756 --> 00:55:43,836 No, it's not okay. 802 00:55:43,924 --> 00:55:45,384 We have to get you to a hospital. 803 00:55:45,467 --> 00:55:47,427 I'll take him. My car's out front. 804 00:56:01,233 --> 00:56:03,243 Eduardo, how is he? 805 00:56:04,278 --> 00:56:05,488 It's fractured. 806 00:56:07,865 --> 00:56:10,735 You're definitely gonna need another Romeo. 807 00:56:16,832 --> 00:56:18,212 I need you. 808 00:57:01,376 --> 00:57:02,376 Whoo! 809 00:57:04,296 --> 00:57:05,416 Yeah. Yeah. 810 00:57:05,631 --> 00:57:08,631 That was good, but that song gotta go. 811 00:57:09,635 --> 00:57:11,965 What are you talking about? I thought it was perfect. 812 00:57:12,971 --> 00:57:15,681 Really? Do you think that's the best he can do? 813 00:57:16,141 --> 00:57:19,021 Let me guess. You got something better in mind? 814 00:57:19,102 --> 00:57:20,812 As a matter of fact, i do, man. 815 00:57:20,896 --> 00:57:22,186 Yeah. 816 00:57:22,272 --> 00:57:23,732 Play it, zam. 817 00:57:32,616 --> 00:57:33,616 Whoo! 818 00:57:34,701 --> 00:57:35,701 Whoo! 819 00:57:47,547 --> 00:57:50,127 Now, that's something new I've been working on for you, melea. 820 00:57:50,217 --> 00:57:52,007 Because I think you can do better. 821 00:57:53,679 --> 00:57:54,889 Are you kidding me? 822 00:57:54,972 --> 00:57:56,222 You know, I'm gettin' really sick 823 00:57:56,306 --> 00:57:57,466 of you running your mouth all the time. 824 00:57:57,557 --> 00:57:58,807 Shut up, man. What? 825 00:57:59,685 --> 00:58:00,765 Stop it! 826 00:58:00,852 --> 00:58:03,022 No,no,no. Stay out of this, lshani. 827 00:58:03,105 --> 00:58:04,555 It's between me and him. 828 00:58:04,648 --> 00:58:06,398 What, I'm stupid? 829 00:58:06,483 --> 00:58:08,863 I'm not. You're fighting over melea. 830 00:58:08,944 --> 00:58:10,114 What? 831 00:58:10,195 --> 00:58:11,945 We're fighting over the music. 832 00:58:12,030 --> 00:58:13,530 Music? I'm fighting over my girlfriend. 833 00:58:13,657 --> 00:58:14,987 What... what? No... Then stop it. 834 00:58:15,075 --> 00:58:18,695 This is insane. Come on, taj is just trying to help, you guys. 835 00:58:18,787 --> 00:58:19,957 Melea, don't be stupid. 836 00:58:20,664 --> 00:58:24,384 You said it yourself. He can have any girl he wants. 837 00:58:24,459 --> 00:58:25,539 And he wants you. 838 00:58:27,129 --> 00:58:28,209 Hey, lshani. 839 00:58:28,296 --> 00:58:29,756 Ishani, wait. 840 00:58:36,972 --> 00:58:38,352 Hey, where are you going? 841 00:58:38,432 --> 00:58:39,472 Anywhere. 842 00:58:39,558 --> 00:58:41,768 Away from here, away from him. 843 00:58:42,394 --> 00:58:45,274 Ishani, look at me. I'm not into taj. 844 00:58:45,355 --> 00:58:48,185 I'm in love with Erik. Besides, i wouldn't do that to you. 845 00:58:48,275 --> 00:58:49,475 I know how much you like him. 846 00:58:49,568 --> 00:58:50,818 Do you? 847 00:58:50,902 --> 00:58:53,322 Look, I'm not playing this game with you. 848 00:58:53,405 --> 00:58:57,075 We both know you want taj. You're always throwing yourself at him. 849 00:58:57,826 --> 00:59:00,366 I'm not gonna be a deooy so you oan cheat on your boyfriend. 850 00:59:00,454 --> 00:59:01,464 What? 851 00:59:01,538 --> 00:59:03,078 What are you talking about? Are you crazy? 852 00:59:03,165 --> 00:59:05,035 Yeah. Yeah, I'm crazy. 853 00:59:05,584 --> 00:59:07,174 Crazy for letting my guard down 854 00:59:07,252 --> 00:59:09,252 with a girl who's used to getting whatever she wants. 855 00:59:09,588 --> 00:59:12,418 Crazy to get involved with you, this show. 856 00:59:13,091 --> 00:59:15,181 Good luck with your fantasy world, melea. 857 00:59:15,260 --> 00:59:17,260 I'm going back to the real one. 858 00:59:24,561 --> 00:59:25,601 Hey. 859 00:59:26,730 --> 00:59:28,610 Look, I just want to let you know that I'm done. 860 00:59:29,149 --> 00:59:30,729 I'm done with us, I'm done with the show. 861 00:59:30,817 --> 00:59:32,687 If I'm not gonna be your Romeo in real life, 862 00:59:32,778 --> 00:59:34,608 why am I gonna be him in your musical? 863 00:59:35,781 --> 00:59:37,071 L just need a break, all right? 864 00:59:37,157 --> 00:59:39,367 I'm gonna focus on myself. That's what I'm gonna do. 865 00:59:39,451 --> 00:59:41,451 Erik... No. Bye, melea. 866 01:00:11,149 --> 01:00:12,279 Meme. 867 01:00:13,777 --> 01:00:14,817 Hey. 868 01:00:15,445 --> 01:00:16,775 Hey, girl. 869 01:00:17,948 --> 01:00:19,908 So sorry about all this. 870 01:00:20,492 --> 01:00:21,872 But I think it's a sign. 871 01:00:23,662 --> 01:00:27,372 Erik said he's out. Tickets are just not moving. 872 01:00:27,457 --> 01:00:28,577 Mm-mm. 873 01:00:28,667 --> 01:00:30,957 Can't make this happen out of thin air. 874 01:00:31,753 --> 01:00:36,383 So, I think we need to regroup and try and make this work at another time. 875 01:00:37,425 --> 01:00:38,585 Okay, baby girl? 876 01:00:42,764 --> 01:00:45,604 Wait, Erik didn't bail on you as well, did he? 877 01:00:46,852 --> 01:00:50,062 Look, I don't want to talk about it. I'm cool. 878 01:00:50,772 --> 01:00:52,192 Hit me later? 879 01:03:34,811 --> 01:03:35,811 Get in. 880 01:03:37,188 --> 01:03:38,858 I'm not going anywhere with you. 881 01:03:42,527 --> 01:03:43,947 Girl, I said get in. 882 01:04:24,361 --> 01:04:25,491 What is your problem? 883 01:04:25,570 --> 01:04:27,490 I don't have a problem. 884 01:04:27,572 --> 01:04:30,332 You're the one hung up on a girl who doesn't care about you. 885 01:04:30,408 --> 01:04:34,158 Strutting around here like a fool, and she ain't even into you. 886 01:04:34,245 --> 01:04:36,825 You're right. She's not. 887 01:04:38,249 --> 01:04:41,249 I guess being rich and famous doesn't work on everybody, huh? 888 01:04:50,303 --> 01:04:51,853 Apparently not. 889 01:05:04,484 --> 01:05:06,494 Let me ask you somethin'. 890 01:05:07,070 --> 01:05:08,360 Why'd you get so mad? 891 01:05:08,446 --> 01:05:13,196 Because I'm your friend, and i was just looking out for you. 892 01:05:14,202 --> 01:05:15,452 Is that all? 893 01:05:15,537 --> 01:05:16,617 Yeah. 894 01:05:18,164 --> 01:05:22,214 Damn, that's too bad, because, um, you're right. 895 01:05:23,086 --> 01:05:27,126 Lam crazy about this girl and she acts like I don't even exist. 896 01:05:28,133 --> 01:05:31,143 That's too bad. Maybe you should give up on her. 897 01:05:31,219 --> 01:05:32,969 I don't think I can do that. 898 01:05:34,097 --> 01:05:36,017 Not when I'm this close to her. 899 01:05:36,724 --> 01:05:37,814 What? 900 01:05:39,686 --> 01:05:43,476 Ishani, I'm hung up on somebody, but it's not melea. 901 01:05:44,232 --> 01:05:45,362 It's you. 902 01:05:46,067 --> 01:05:48,647 Taj, don't play with me. I'm not. 903 01:05:48,736 --> 01:05:51,656 Why do you think I come back here every chance I get? 904 01:05:52,657 --> 01:05:54,367 Ishani, I come to see you. 905 01:05:55,535 --> 01:05:58,365 I don't believe you. You've never said anything. 906 01:05:58,455 --> 01:06:00,665 Because I didn't want to ruin our friendship. 907 01:06:00,748 --> 01:06:01,748 And then, your brother... 908 01:06:06,171 --> 01:06:08,631 Hey, lshani, look at me. 909 01:06:09,674 --> 01:06:12,094 I'm tired of waiting and playing games. 910 01:06:12,177 --> 01:06:14,097 I bought a house to impress you. 911 01:06:14,179 --> 01:06:16,679 I got involved with the community. 912 01:06:16,890 --> 01:06:18,600 Now, I'm just gonna flat-out say it. 913 01:06:18,683 --> 01:06:20,063 Ishanlllove“. 914 01:06:24,147 --> 01:06:25,187 Me, too. 915 01:06:27,066 --> 01:06:29,026 Yeah? Yeah. 916 01:06:38,828 --> 01:06:39,908 Hey, Erik. 917 01:06:41,539 --> 01:06:43,119 We need to talk. 918 01:06:55,512 --> 01:06:56,552 This is zubair khumalo, 919 01:06:56,638 --> 01:06:59,598 and we are live from goodhope fm studios in cape town. 920 01:06:59,682 --> 01:07:00,812 We got taj in the studio, 921 01:07:00,892 --> 01:07:03,652 and taj has got a brand-new album coming out this year, 922 01:07:03,728 --> 01:07:05,978 and he's got something very interesting as well. 923 01:07:06,064 --> 01:07:07,114 Tell us about it, dawg. 924 01:07:07,190 --> 01:07:09,320 Yeah, man. A hip-hop performance 925 01:07:09,400 --> 01:07:11,280 of Romeo and Juliet. 926 01:07:30,588 --> 01:07:32,218 Lshani, where have you been? 927 01:07:32,298 --> 01:07:35,468 Shut up. Put on the radio. 94.0. 928 01:07:36,261 --> 01:07:37,301 What? 929 01:07:37,554 --> 01:07:39,854 Just do it. 94.0. 930 01:07:42,392 --> 01:07:43,852 That is radical, man. 931 01:07:43,935 --> 01:07:45,015 So, musically, what? 932 01:07:45,103 --> 01:07:46,983 All right, are you merging the two worlds together 933 01:07:47,063 --> 01:07:48,193 like a yin and a Yang? 934 01:07:48,273 --> 01:07:49,233 Yeah, yeah, yeah, 935 01:07:49,315 --> 01:07:50,725 but I can't take all of the credit. 936 01:07:51,109 --> 01:07:54,359 This is a passion project of melea Martin. A'ight? 937 01:07:54,445 --> 01:07:56,275 And I got my man here with me, Erik wildwood, 938 01:07:56,364 --> 01:07:59,784 and we did a collabo' together to make it super-dope. 939 01:07:59,867 --> 01:08:01,077 Yo, tell 'em, e. 940 01:08:01,578 --> 01:08:03,498 I want everyone to know that I put my heart and soul 941 01:08:03,580 --> 01:08:06,500 into this music, because melea is the love of my life. 942 01:08:06,583 --> 01:08:08,213 On, my god. 943 01:08:08,293 --> 01:08:09,793 And also that i will be dancing 944 01:08:09,877 --> 01:08:11,457 the part of Romeo to her Juliet 945 01:08:11,546 --> 01:08:12,956 at the big show at the bijou theater. 946 01:08:13,464 --> 01:08:15,224 Love of my life. 947 01:08:15,300 --> 01:08:16,510 Guys, that's amazing, man. 948 01:08:16,593 --> 01:08:18,553 Can we drop this beat? Can we, like, hear it guys? 949 01:08:18,636 --> 01:08:20,636 Taj". Yo, ready when you are, man. 950 01:08:20,722 --> 01:08:21,722 All right, here it is. 951 01:08:21,806 --> 01:08:24,386 A song by taj, produced by Erik wildwood. 952 01:08:24,475 --> 01:08:25,725 It's the opening scene 953 01:08:25,810 --> 01:08:28,440 in melea Martin's hip-hop r and j. 954 01:08:28,521 --> 01:08:29,521 Boo-yam! 955 01:08:36,279 --> 01:08:37,989 Uncle Simon, what are you doing? 956 01:08:38,072 --> 01:08:41,832 It's for my niece's show, man. With the youngster, taj. 957 01:08:41,909 --> 01:08:42,989 Oh, taj! 958 01:08:47,206 --> 01:08:50,166 Come on, mama. Let's see those moves. 959 01:08:57,342 --> 01:08:59,222 You guys are so whack. 960 01:09:24,994 --> 01:09:26,004 Whoo! 961 01:10:06,703 --> 01:10:10,003 You said they were only using it for rehearsals. 962 01:10:10,581 --> 01:10:14,091 But there's no rule against the theater operating, Ms. Lee. 963 01:10:15,294 --> 01:10:17,764 Don't believe me? Check the contract. 964 01:10:17,839 --> 01:10:19,799 Lam this close to killing this deal. 965 01:10:19,882 --> 01:10:21,052 If you want this thing to work, 966 01:10:21,134 --> 01:10:22,764 you had better start playing ball. 967 01:10:22,844 --> 01:10:25,144 If you want this thing to work, 968 01:10:25,221 --> 01:10:28,351 best you start considering the community and what they want. 969 01:10:31,144 --> 01:10:34,314 They don't want you, or your theater. 970 01:10:34,647 --> 01:10:36,437 They've proved that. 971 01:10:36,774 --> 01:10:38,654 Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm. 972 01:10:40,570 --> 01:10:41,900 We'll see. 973 01:11:01,799 --> 01:11:03,429 So, I'm the love of your life, huh? 974 01:11:03,760 --> 01:11:05,930 Yeah, i know, it's pretty corny. 975 01:11:06,304 --> 01:11:08,514 No, actually, it's pretty awesome. 976 01:11:15,605 --> 01:11:16,935 Huh? 977 01:11:17,023 --> 01:11:19,733 Yeah, yeah, that's it. Thatone. 978 01:11:19,817 --> 01:11:23,237 Now, now, move it a bit to the left. Yeah. Little more. 979 01:11:23,321 --> 01:11:24,911 Little... that's it. Good. 980 01:11:24,989 --> 01:11:27,659 That's perfect. Now, this one. 981 01:11:31,454 --> 01:11:32,794 Hey- hey- 982 01:11:36,459 --> 01:11:38,539 I can't believe it. Neither can l. 983 01:11:38,628 --> 01:11:40,298 Shoot, I can. 984 01:11:40,755 --> 01:11:42,835 Thank you, guys, for not giving up on me. 985 01:11:43,424 --> 01:11:46,764 Looks like we're gonna need to add another performance. 986 01:11:48,137 --> 01:11:51,017 So, you get to change the world after all. 987 01:11:52,099 --> 01:11:55,729 The world? I'll settle for that dance space. 988 01:11:55,812 --> 01:11:57,192 Me, too. 989 01:11:57,522 --> 01:11:59,272 But we still need to find a new place. 990 01:11:59,649 --> 01:12:00,649 Wow. 991 01:12:00,733 --> 01:12:02,863 You really know how to suck the life out of everything. 992 01:12:02,944 --> 01:12:03,954 Right? 993 01:12:04,028 --> 01:12:05,908 I don't know how you've been her friend for so long. 994 01:12:05,988 --> 01:12:07,698 Yeah, neither do I. 995 01:12:18,960 --> 01:12:19,960 Phew. 996 01:13:12,346 --> 01:13:14,096 - Stop, stop, stop. - Why? 997 01:13:14,432 --> 01:13:16,392 He's great. It's the ending. I don't like it. 998 01:13:16,475 --> 01:13:17,805 Melea... 999 01:13:18,477 --> 01:13:21,397 No, seriously. I mean, we all end up dead, and that's it? 1000 01:13:21,480 --> 01:13:22,940 Hey, you're preaching to the choir. 1001 01:13:23,024 --> 01:13:24,864 You killed me off in act 3, remember? 1002 01:13:26,235 --> 01:13:27,275 I still don't like it. 1003 01:13:27,361 --> 01:13:28,611 So,changeil 1004 01:13:29,030 --> 01:13:30,530 I can't. Why not? 1005 01:13:31,282 --> 01:13:32,912 Prokofiev wanted to change the ending, too, 1006 01:13:32,992 --> 01:13:34,082 but his investors wouldn't let him. 1007 01:13:34,785 --> 01:13:36,285 So, you're saying just change the story? 1008 01:13:36,370 --> 01:13:37,370 Why not? 1009 01:13:38,122 --> 01:13:39,672 You already changed the dance. 1010 01:13:41,876 --> 01:13:45,496 Yeah, melea. Haven't we all had enough tragedy in our lives? 1011 01:13:45,588 --> 01:13:47,128 Let's take back control. 1012 01:13:49,759 --> 01:13:50,799 Yeah. 1013 01:13:51,260 --> 01:13:52,640 You're right. Yeah. 1014 01:13:53,804 --> 01:13:56,774 Okay, everybody. It's gonna be a long night. 1015 01:14:01,270 --> 01:14:02,520 Careful with that, man. 1016 01:14:08,527 --> 01:14:11,737 'Shani, come on! We gotta go! 1017 01:14:11,822 --> 01:14:13,322 Yeah, coming! 1018 01:14:24,460 --> 01:14:25,500 Wish me luck. 1019 01:14:44,522 --> 01:14:45,692 Thank you. Thank you. 1020 01:14:51,612 --> 01:14:54,032 And this must... This little one. Okay? 1021 01:14:57,702 --> 01:14:58,702 Phew. 1022 01:15:00,121 --> 01:15:01,871 Don't worry. It's gonna be fine. 1023 01:15:03,332 --> 01:15:05,922 Right. You do this all the time, bro. 1024 01:15:06,002 --> 01:15:07,882 I feel like I'm gonna have a heart attack. 1025 01:15:09,005 --> 01:15:11,045 Then before you die, you should know something. 1026 01:15:12,633 --> 01:15:13,723 What? 1027 01:15:14,385 --> 01:15:15,965 You hit like a girl. 1028 01:15:17,221 --> 01:15:18,221 Thanks. 1029 01:15:18,305 --> 01:15:20,635 Better? Better, yes. Thanks. 1030 01:15:20,725 --> 01:15:22,765 All right. Gotta get to my seat. 1031 01:15:22,852 --> 01:15:24,152 All right. Enjoy. 1032 01:15:25,438 --> 01:15:26,438 Phew. 1033 01:15:27,189 --> 01:15:30,399 Then it's like... Okay, round... 1034 01:15:30,776 --> 01:15:33,236 So, you ready to get serious? 1035 01:15:33,320 --> 01:15:34,700 Yeah! 1036 01:15:37,825 --> 01:15:38,825 Ow! 1037 01:15:42,204 --> 01:15:43,584 Thank you, mama. 1038 01:15:44,623 --> 01:15:47,253 Yes, thank you, Mrs. mfeke, so much. 1039 01:15:48,252 --> 01:15:51,262 So, any last words for the troops? 1040 01:15:52,006 --> 01:15:53,336 Let's do this. 1041 01:15:59,430 --> 01:16:02,350 Ladies and gentlemen, please take your seats, 1042 01:16:02,433 --> 01:16:04,693 turn off your cell phones, and enjoy the show. 1043 01:16:04,769 --> 01:16:05,769 Sit down. 1044 01:16:15,112 --> 01:16:18,872 For never was a story of more woe than this, 1045 01:16:18,949 --> 01:16:21,289 of Juliet and her Romeo. 1046 01:16:21,368 --> 01:16:23,998 Two young people from different sides of the track, 1047 01:16:24,080 --> 01:16:25,500 two lovers star-crossed. 1048 01:16:26,874 --> 01:16:31,054 Now, Romeo, being a montague, and Juliet, being a capulet, 1049 01:16:31,128 --> 01:16:33,458 meant that their love could never be accurate. 1050 01:16:33,964 --> 01:16:35,344 Their families were sworn enemies, 1051 01:16:35,424 --> 01:16:37,344 so them being in love would just add to it. 1052 01:16:38,094 --> 01:16:40,764 The ongoing fights about who's wrong and right, 1053 01:16:40,846 --> 01:16:43,966 but after all these years, still, two wrongs don't make a right. 1054 01:16:45,601 --> 01:16:48,351 Sharing a love strong enough to die and kill for, 1055 01:16:48,437 --> 01:16:50,607 the kind of love that everyone should try and live for. 1056 01:16:51,107 --> 01:16:54,027 So, please, if you will, open eyes, all attend, 1057 01:16:54,110 --> 01:16:56,780 the show must begin, but I'll be back before it ends. 1058 01:17:34,692 --> 01:17:36,192 They gettin' into it already. 1059 01:17:42,449 --> 01:17:43,489 Whoa! 1060 01:18:34,877 --> 01:18:35,877 Ooh! 1061 01:19:28,389 --> 01:19:29,389 Whoo! 1062 01:19:57,459 --> 01:19:59,709 Go, Juliet! Mm! 1063 01:20:21,358 --> 01:20:22,478 Whoo! 1064 01:20:22,568 --> 01:20:24,188 That's what we came to see! 1065 01:20:56,226 --> 01:20:57,226 Oh! 1066 01:20:57,311 --> 01:20:59,361 Yeah, all right! Whoo! 1067 01:21:21,794 --> 01:21:22,804 Ooh! 1068 01:21:42,606 --> 01:21:44,606 It's just a dance, baby. 1069 01:21:45,526 --> 01:21:48,606 No, mama. It's so much more. 1070 01:22:36,743 --> 01:22:39,083 Guys, can you believe this? 1071 01:22:39,163 --> 01:22:40,253 Ifsinsane. 1072 01:22:41,165 --> 01:22:42,575 Ishani, you okay, baby? 1073 01:22:42,666 --> 01:22:44,586 You want me to get some revenge on Romeo over there? 1074 01:22:44,668 --> 01:22:45,918 Nah, it's cool. 1075 01:22:47,004 --> 01:22:48,554 Hey, you okay? 1076 01:22:49,590 --> 01:22:52,890 What's wrong? Nothing at all. I'm fine. 1077 01:22:53,635 --> 01:22:56,845 Guess I just can't believe that this is all finally happening. 1078 01:22:57,514 --> 01:22:59,064 I wish my mom could've seen it. 1079 01:23:02,853 --> 01:23:06,863 Um, you lovebirds need to save all of this for the stage. 1080 01:23:06,940 --> 01:23:08,730 The intermission is over. 1081 01:23:09,485 --> 01:23:11,025 Okay, people! 1082 01:23:12,529 --> 01:23:13,819 It's time to rock. 1083 01:23:13,906 --> 01:23:15,066 Yes! 1084 01:23:15,157 --> 01:23:16,367 Let's go! 1085 01:23:28,670 --> 01:23:31,510 These violent delights have violent ends, 1086 01:23:32,174 --> 01:23:34,264 drawing swords, spilling blood. 1087 01:23:34,343 --> 01:23:36,143 Vicious brawls over grudges. 1088 01:23:36,220 --> 01:23:37,680 Vengeance and rage lead to death, 1089 01:23:37,763 --> 01:23:39,603 leaving no room for discussions. 1090 01:23:40,265 --> 01:23:43,055 Banished for his actions, Romeo has got to leave. 1091 01:23:43,727 --> 01:23:46,857 Will they ever be together? We'll just have to wait and see. 1092 01:23:52,945 --> 01:23:53,945 Whoo! 1093 01:26:09,039 --> 01:26:10,619 They want her to marry that guy. 1094 01:26:11,333 --> 01:26:12,463 It's not good. 1095 01:26:59,506 --> 01:27:00,876 Did she really kill herself? 1096 01:27:00,966 --> 01:27:02,256 Nah, she's just faking. 1097 01:27:02,300 --> 01:27:03,680 But then she can't be... Come on, show respect. 1098 01:27:03,760 --> 01:27:04,760 Okay. 1099 01:27:22,237 --> 01:27:23,237 Whoo! 1100 01:27:30,287 --> 01:27:33,037 Things have come full circle in the state of despair. 1101 01:27:33,665 --> 01:27:36,375 Juliet holds the solution in her hand and just stares. 1102 01:27:37,461 --> 01:27:39,091 Slowly dancing with the potion, 1103 01:27:39,171 --> 01:27:40,761 yeah, she's going through the motions. 1104 01:27:41,089 --> 01:27:44,719 A selfless sacrifice, hoping the gates of love will open. 1105 01:27:44,801 --> 01:27:47,931 Ready to die for her love, ready to rise up above. 1106 01:27:48,430 --> 01:27:50,890 Putting an end to all the pain is all she's hoping that it does. 1107 01:27:53,101 --> 01:27:56,271 So, will Romeo oome save his only love before her time's out? 1108 01:27:57,814 --> 01:27:59,324 Will true love prevail? 1109 01:28:00,192 --> 01:28:01,742 The time has come for us to find out. 1110 01:28:07,157 --> 01:28:08,157 Whoo-hoo! 1111 01:30:04,608 --> 01:30:06,568 Yeah, that's what I'm talking about. 1112 01:30:31,259 --> 01:30:35,059 You know, when nureyev danced this, they clapped for 40 minutes. 1113 01:30:35,430 --> 01:30:37,470 Ls that right? Mm-hmm. 1114 01:30:55,784 --> 01:30:56,834 I don't even know what to say. 1115 01:30:57,202 --> 01:30:59,202 Say you did it. We all did it. 1116 01:31:01,539 --> 01:31:03,459 Well, I imagine you won't have much trouble 1117 01:31:03,541 --> 01:31:04,831 selling tickets from here on out. 1118 01:31:05,502 --> 01:31:08,252 I hope not, but we still don't have a space. 1119 01:31:08,672 --> 01:31:10,972 Actually, I don't think that will be a problem. 1120 01:31:12,133 --> 01:31:15,603 How would you like to establish a permanent dance center, 1121 01:31:15,679 --> 01:31:17,219 here at the bijou? 1122 01:31:19,265 --> 01:31:20,305 You're serious? 1123 01:31:20,392 --> 01:31:22,482 The community needs this place. 1124 01:31:22,560 --> 01:31:24,850 That's great, but what made you change your mind? 1125 01:31:25,647 --> 01:31:29,647 Consider it a charitable gesture. 1126 01:31:29,734 --> 01:31:32,574 Yeah. Her company wants to have the appearance 1127 01:31:32,654 --> 01:31:33,664 of being good people. 1128 01:31:36,282 --> 01:31:38,702 Well, whatever the reason, thank you. 1129 01:31:39,786 --> 01:31:40,786 Meleai uh... 1130 01:31:40,870 --> 01:31:44,960 Except I'd like to ask for a favor, please. 1131 01:31:45,291 --> 01:31:46,421 Which is? 1132 01:31:46,876 --> 01:31:50,376 I'd like to name it after my mother and 'shani's brother. 1133 01:31:50,880 --> 01:31:52,470 All right, yeah. 1134 01:31:52,549 --> 01:31:53,969 - Done. - Thank you. 1135 01:31:54,050 --> 01:31:55,140 You're welcome. 1136 01:31:55,218 --> 01:31:56,428 Yeah! 1137 01:31:58,388 --> 01:31:59,808 Are you okay? 1138 01:32:03,393 --> 01:32:04,483 Thank you. 1139 01:32:07,022 --> 01:32:11,112 Melea! 'Shani! Melea! 'Shani!