1 00:00:01,919 --> 00:00:03,920 [♪♪♪] 2 00:00:04,088 --> 00:00:06,881 [OVER RADlO] ♪ lt's Slinky, it's Slinky ♪ 3 00:00:07,049 --> 00:00:10,510 MAN 1 [OVER RADlO]: --protest U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War. 4 00:00:10,678 --> 00:00:13,971 MAN 2: Muhammad means "worthy of all praises" and Ali means "most high." 5 00:00:14,139 --> 00:00:15,556 MAN 3: With Marvin Gaye on WD... 6 00:00:15,724 --> 00:00:19,352 MAN 4: You guessed it, The Beatles... MAN 5: The astronauts ofApollo 1 1 7 00:00:19,520 --> 00:00:22,563 began their ritual-like preparations for this blastoff. 8 00:00:22,731 --> 00:00:24,565 MAN 6: Something is happening in our world. 9 00:00:24,733 --> 00:00:27,360 MAN 7: Detroit's number one radio station sponsoring-- 10 00:00:27,528 --> 00:00:29,529 MAN 8: Open Mike Night at the Discovery Club. 11 00:00:29,697 --> 00:00:31,864 lf you have a voice, we want to hear it. 12 00:00:32,032 --> 00:00:35,576 Come on down and see if you can knock Big Black off his block. 13 00:00:36,161 --> 00:00:40,123 ♪ l feel so dirty but stays so clean ♪ 14 00:00:40,290 --> 00:00:44,085 ♪ 'Cause l'm a man Yes, l am ♪ 15 00:00:44,253 --> 00:00:47,755 ♪ l'm built to last Like a love machine ♪ 16 00:00:47,923 --> 00:00:51,634 ♪ But l'm a man, mm ♪ 17 00:00:51,802 --> 00:00:55,722 ♪ l said, good or bad Right or wrong ♪ 18 00:00:55,889 --> 00:00:59,100 ♪ Oh, you take me as l am ♪ 19 00:00:59,268 --> 00:01:03,229 ♪ But when you need somebody To scratch that itch ♪ 20 00:01:03,939 --> 00:01:08,192 ♪ Use these helping hands Ow, l'm a man ♪ 21 00:01:08,694 --> 00:01:10,528 SPARKLE: Come on. l wrote this one just for you. 22 00:01:10,696 --> 00:01:12,780 l don't know why l let you talk me into coming. 23 00:01:12,948 --> 00:01:14,949 l think l'm the oldest sardine in this can. 24 00:01:15,117 --> 00:01:17,493 Well, you don't look it. Well, that's true. 25 00:01:17,661 --> 00:01:19,579 But it's your song. You go up and sing it. 26 00:01:19,747 --> 00:01:22,331 You're the singer in our family. Honey, you sing. 27 00:01:23,083 --> 00:01:25,877 Yeah, but you know how to hold people's attention. 28 00:01:26,879 --> 00:01:28,504 People love to just hear you talk. 29 00:01:28,672 --> 00:01:31,466 lmagine how you're gonna knock it out when you get up there. 30 00:01:34,595 --> 00:01:38,139 ♪ Oh! Let-let-let me shake it ♪ 31 00:01:40,434 --> 00:01:44,353 ♪ And feel that 'Cause l'm a man ♪ 32 00:01:47,149 --> 00:01:49,358 ♪ Yes, yes, l can ♪♪ 33 00:01:50,611 --> 00:01:52,236 [CROWD CHATTERlNG AND CHEERlNG] 34 00:01:55,949 --> 00:02:01,204 All right, now. Whoo. Fellas. 35 00:02:01,371 --> 00:02:03,080 Fellas. 36 00:02:03,248 --> 00:02:04,290 Nice. 37 00:02:04,458 --> 00:02:05,917 Keep that applause going. 38 00:02:06,084 --> 00:02:08,336 Give it up one more time for Black. 39 00:02:08,504 --> 00:02:11,214 lf you guys are having a good time, say "oh, yeah." 40 00:02:11,381 --> 00:02:12,423 ALL: Oh, yeah! 41 00:02:12,591 --> 00:02:14,675 Please. l went over everything with the band. 42 00:02:16,345 --> 00:02:20,306 Please. l just want to hear my song. Please. 43 00:02:20,974 --> 00:02:23,476 Are you sure you want to do this? 44 00:02:23,644 --> 00:02:26,729 You, are you sure? MAN: That man is Black! 45 00:02:26,897 --> 00:02:28,022 You hear that? 46 00:02:28,190 --> 00:02:30,691 That's the sound of success, baby. 47 00:02:30,859 --> 00:02:32,276 What you doing? 48 00:02:32,444 --> 00:02:33,986 Ahem. Wait a minute. 49 00:02:34,154 --> 00:02:35,196 Let's get a room. 50 00:02:36,990 --> 00:02:38,699 Wait a minute. Bro, you see her? 51 00:02:38,867 --> 00:02:41,369 Good God, woman. What's wrong with you? 52 00:02:41,537 --> 00:02:44,288 MAN: Coming up to the stage right now is a beautiful young lady. 53 00:02:44,456 --> 00:02:46,874 She's just as fine as she wants to be. 54 00:02:47,042 --> 00:02:49,210 Now, this lady is a Detroit native, 55 00:02:49,378 --> 00:02:51,879 and she's never been to the Discovery Club 56 00:02:52,047 --> 00:02:55,383 so l want everybody to show her some extra love. 57 00:02:55,551 --> 00:02:58,886 Strutting up on-stage right now 58 00:02:59,054 --> 00:03:03,432 is Sister Anderson! 59 00:03:07,396 --> 00:03:08,437 Thank you. 60 00:03:14,403 --> 00:03:18,406 ♪ Oh Let me tell you something ♪ 61 00:03:18,574 --> 00:03:20,908 ♪ That's been on my mind ♪ 62 00:03:21,076 --> 00:03:26,247 ♪ They can't pay me To ever leave you ♪ 63 00:03:26,415 --> 00:03:27,498 ♪ Ain't enough money ♪ 64 00:03:27,666 --> 00:03:31,669 ♪ See, we've been through Yes, we made it ♪ 65 00:03:31,837 --> 00:03:35,882 ♪ And l refuse to let you go ♪ 66 00:03:36,049 --> 00:03:40,177 ♪ And l l wanna spread the news ♪ 67 00:03:40,929 --> 00:03:42,263 ♪ There's no one out there ♪ 68 00:03:42,431 --> 00:03:44,181 So, what's up, Mr. Manager? 69 00:03:44,349 --> 00:03:46,475 We gonna do some business or what? 70 00:03:46,643 --> 00:03:48,519 Black, you got to lose some weight, baby. 71 00:03:48,687 --> 00:03:51,314 Man, you must be crazy. Man, all the ladies love me. 72 00:03:51,481 --> 00:03:55,234 And besides, this old belly is what helps me sing. 73 00:03:56,194 --> 00:03:57,904 TV's getting bigger. Uh-huh. 74 00:03:58,071 --> 00:03:59,822 Clothes getting smaller. Yeah. 75 00:03:59,990 --> 00:04:03,618 You know, you'd be good on radio. Man, that's cold, man. That's cold. 76 00:04:03,869 --> 00:04:07,580 ♪ You gotta listen to me, baby ♪ 77 00:04:07,748 --> 00:04:11,792 ♪ Please don't ever run away From me, baby ♪ 78 00:04:12,044 --> 00:04:14,086 [MEN CHATTERlNG] 79 00:04:14,254 --> 00:04:16,255 MAN: Lord have mercy! 80 00:04:16,840 --> 00:04:19,967 ♪ l wanna spread the news ♪ 81 00:04:20,135 --> 00:04:23,429 ♪ No one out there That could ever treat you ♪ 82 00:04:23,597 --> 00:04:30,561 ♪ As good as l do Please believe, believe that it's true ♪ 83 00:04:30,729 --> 00:04:34,065 ♪ Baby, l love you ♪ 84 00:04:34,232 --> 00:04:38,277 ♪ Oh, you know that it's true Yes ♪ 85 00:04:38,445 --> 00:04:40,279 ♪ Well, baby, l love you ♪ 86 00:04:40,447 --> 00:04:41,781 ♪ Baby, l love you ♪ 87 00:04:41,949 --> 00:04:45,451 ♪ Whoa, whoa, yes, l do ♪ 88 00:04:45,619 --> 00:04:49,497 ♪ Oh, baby, l love you ♪ 89 00:04:49,665 --> 00:04:53,167 ♪ Yes, l do ♪ 90 00:04:53,335 --> 00:04:56,963 ♪ Ooh, ooh, ooh Yeah, yeah ♪♪ 91 00:04:57,172 --> 00:04:59,173 [CHEERS AND APPLAUSE] 92 00:05:06,807 --> 00:05:11,978 Whoo-hoo. All right. l see you looking. Sure, you're right. 93 00:05:12,145 --> 00:05:14,981 You were so great. But we have to hurry. 94 00:05:15,148 --> 00:05:16,941 We have five minutes to catch the bus. 95 00:05:17,109 --> 00:05:19,860 Give it up one more time for Sister Anderson. 96 00:05:20,028 --> 00:05:21,404 My goodness gracious. 97 00:05:21,571 --> 00:05:23,531 Excuse me. Excuse me. 98 00:05:23,699 --> 00:05:25,116 lt's Sister, right? Mm. 99 00:05:25,283 --> 00:05:28,828 You gotta forgive me for earlier. l was all wrong about you. 100 00:05:28,996 --> 00:05:32,123 You were foxy up there. Promise me you'll come back next week. 101 00:05:32,791 --> 00:05:35,042 Maybe. Maybe not. 102 00:05:35,210 --> 00:05:37,920 But, baby, l gotta-- STlX: Excuse me. Excuse me. 103 00:05:38,880 --> 00:05:40,464 l really don't date younger men. 104 00:05:40,632 --> 00:05:44,051 No, no, please, you were so-- l'm sorry, but we have to go. 105 00:05:44,219 --> 00:05:46,554 Where can l find you? 106 00:05:46,763 --> 00:05:50,641 [THE BAR-KAYS' "SOUL FlNGER" PLAYlNG] 107 00:05:50,809 --> 00:05:52,810 Ow! 108 00:05:53,061 --> 00:05:55,062 Next time it's your turn. 109 00:05:55,480 --> 00:05:57,064 Hi. 110 00:05:59,526 --> 00:06:01,819 Hi. Thank you. 111 00:06:02,863 --> 00:06:04,530 You were so good. 112 00:06:04,698 --> 00:06:06,282 [CHUCKLES] 113 00:06:06,491 --> 00:06:08,617 SlSTER: Whoo! 114 00:06:12,873 --> 00:06:14,498 That was so fun! 115 00:06:14,666 --> 00:06:16,459 Yeah, it was. 116 00:06:16,626 --> 00:06:19,920 Next time, can you get through the chorus before you do your solo? 117 00:06:20,088 --> 00:06:21,380 Miss Thing, next time? 118 00:06:21,548 --> 00:06:23,632 Yeah. l have a lot more songs. 119 00:06:23,800 --> 00:06:27,219 Then you better get a lot more confident and learn to sing them yourself. 120 00:06:27,387 --> 00:06:28,679 Slavery is over. 121 00:06:28,847 --> 00:06:30,723 Really? You're not gonna sing anymore? 122 00:06:30,891 --> 00:06:32,683 No. 123 00:06:34,478 --> 00:06:36,687 Assume the position. What? 124 00:06:36,980 --> 00:06:39,857 [THE BAR-KAYS' "SOUL FlNGER" PLAYlNG] 125 00:06:40,025 --> 00:06:41,358 Whoop. Ha-ha. 126 00:06:58,085 --> 00:07:02,046 ♪ Soul finger ♪ 127 00:07:02,214 --> 00:07:04,173 ♪ Soul finger ♪♪ 128 00:07:05,842 --> 00:07:09,762 [WHlSPERlNG] Y'all are late, and she's up. 129 00:07:18,814 --> 00:07:20,564 Shh. 130 00:07:20,732 --> 00:07:22,149 [GlGGLlNG] 131 00:07:22,317 --> 00:07:24,485 Sparkle. Hush. Sorry. 132 00:07:25,654 --> 00:07:27,071 Shh! 133 00:07:32,494 --> 00:07:34,620 SlSTER [CHUCKLES]: Hurry. 134 00:07:37,124 --> 00:07:39,375 What y'all doing in there? 135 00:07:50,679 --> 00:07:52,638 My babies. 136 00:07:53,056 --> 00:07:55,349 But l know y'all don't love each other that much. 137 00:07:56,351 --> 00:07:58,519 Sister and Sparkle, curl your hair. 138 00:07:58,687 --> 00:08:00,688 Church in the morning. 139 00:08:00,856 --> 00:08:01,897 You hear me? 140 00:08:02,774 --> 00:08:06,235 Dolores, why is my window open? l'm not trying to heat the outside. 141 00:08:08,363 --> 00:08:09,572 Close it. 142 00:08:09,739 --> 00:08:11,282 Good night. GlRLS: Good night. 143 00:08:12,534 --> 00:08:13,951 [DOOR CLOSES] 144 00:08:14,119 --> 00:08:15,703 SlSTER: ls she gone? 145 00:08:15,871 --> 00:08:18,914 Y'all heifers sneak out, and l get fussed at? 146 00:08:19,082 --> 00:08:20,374 [SlSTER & SPARKLE LAUGHlNG] 147 00:08:20,542 --> 00:08:22,543 Laugh at-- Laugh at that. ls that funny? 148 00:08:22,919 --> 00:08:24,211 Peace be with you. 149 00:08:24,379 --> 00:08:27,131 ALL: And also with you. 150 00:08:27,340 --> 00:08:29,884 [ORGAN PLAYlNG HYMN] 151 00:08:30,051 --> 00:08:33,012 Good morning. ALL: Good morning. 152 00:08:33,180 --> 00:08:39,018 You know, the Lord loves a church full of happy, good-looking black folk. 153 00:08:39,186 --> 00:08:40,561 ALL: Amen! 154 00:08:40,729 --> 00:08:42,563 REVEREND: l know y'all happy this morning, right? 155 00:08:42,731 --> 00:08:43,814 ALL: Yes! 156 00:08:43,982 --> 00:08:47,902 REVEREND: Ain't no frowns in this church today, is there? 157 00:08:48,653 --> 00:08:51,697 No frowns, no clowns, not in church. 158 00:08:51,865 --> 00:08:53,449 And look at the choir. 159 00:08:53,617 --> 00:08:55,910 How y'all doing this morning? CHOlR: Good! 160 00:08:56,077 --> 00:08:58,370 Levi, there she go. What? What? 161 00:08:58,538 --> 00:09:01,707 Seven Sundays, seven churches, and $7 later, and l find her. 162 00:09:01,875 --> 00:09:03,542 LEVl: That light-skinned girl? STlX: There. 163 00:09:03,710 --> 00:09:05,669 LEVl: Oh, man. Well, that's Tammy Anderson. 164 00:09:05,837 --> 00:09:08,380 Yeah, man, she is smoking hot. 165 00:09:08,548 --> 00:09:10,174 Tammy. Two sisters. They all fine. 166 00:09:10,342 --> 00:09:12,092 They can all sing too. ls that right? 167 00:09:12,260 --> 00:09:14,970 Sure, you're right. But they mama crazy, though. 168 00:09:15,722 --> 00:09:17,014 Shh! 169 00:09:17,182 --> 00:09:19,767 [WHlSPERS] Y'all know better. 170 00:09:19,935 --> 00:09:23,729 REVEREND: l know l can't sing, but l can love to hear singing. 171 00:09:23,897 --> 00:09:25,147 WOMAN: Yes! REVEREND: Right? 172 00:09:25,357 --> 00:09:28,025 [♪♪♪] 173 00:09:28,193 --> 00:09:31,612 l'll see you next week, right? Okay. See you later. 174 00:09:32,280 --> 00:09:35,324 Excuse me. You was at the Discovery a few weeks-- 175 00:09:35,492 --> 00:09:36,951 Shh. --ago. 176 00:09:39,746 --> 00:09:41,872 [CHUCKLES] 177 00:09:42,040 --> 00:09:45,167 Oh... Bible study's at your house this week? 178 00:09:45,335 --> 00:09:46,877 Yeah, it is. 179 00:09:47,045 --> 00:09:48,420 You know, you bad at this. 180 00:09:50,131 --> 00:09:51,966 Just act natural. 181 00:09:52,842 --> 00:09:54,134 Hi. My name's Stix. 182 00:09:54,302 --> 00:09:55,594 Sparkle. 183 00:09:56,221 --> 00:09:57,554 Sara. Huh? 184 00:09:57,722 --> 00:10:01,141 Who is my baby talking to? Nineteen ain't no baby no more, Emma. 185 00:10:02,352 --> 00:10:05,229 What? No need in eyeballing me. l tells the truth. 186 00:10:05,397 --> 00:10:07,022 lt's in my contract as your friend. 187 00:10:07,565 --> 00:10:09,984 l'm telling you, you hold on too tight to that one, 188 00:10:10,151 --> 00:10:12,987 she'll be unmarried and back on your doorstep like Sister. 189 00:10:14,322 --> 00:10:16,115 That's just temporary, okay? 190 00:10:16,283 --> 00:10:19,201 Well, New York just spit her right on back out, huh? 191 00:10:19,369 --> 00:10:20,494 No. You know what? 192 00:10:20,662 --> 00:10:23,330 You worry about your daughter, l'll worry about mine. 193 00:10:23,498 --> 00:10:25,165 l'm just saying. Yeah, what? 194 00:10:25,333 --> 00:10:26,709 Mom, l need some money. SARA: What? 195 00:10:26,876 --> 00:10:29,670 They selling dinners in the basement, and they going fast. 196 00:10:29,838 --> 00:10:30,879 Mom? Don't do it. 197 00:10:31,047 --> 00:10:32,673 Mama, please. Come with me. 198 00:10:32,841 --> 00:10:34,008 Now you stop. See y'all later. 199 00:10:34,175 --> 00:10:35,843 [LAUGHlNG] 200 00:10:36,011 --> 00:10:38,012 [♪♪♪] 201 00:10:42,017 --> 00:10:44,018 Sparkle. 202 00:10:44,185 --> 00:10:45,728 Let's go. 203 00:10:46,563 --> 00:10:50,524 So l will see you at Bible study, Sparkle? 204 00:10:51,735 --> 00:10:53,319 Maybe. 205 00:11:02,495 --> 00:11:03,620 [TV AUDlENCE LAUGHlNG] 206 00:11:03,788 --> 00:11:06,874 Another one of my white friends came to me the other day and said, 207 00:11:07,042 --> 00:11:09,710 "Where's the best place to hide something from a Negro 208 00:11:09,878 --> 00:11:11,253 and he'll never find it?" 209 00:11:11,421 --> 00:11:13,630 l told him, "A work boot." 210 00:11:13,840 --> 00:11:15,674 [LAUGHlNG] 211 00:11:16,384 --> 00:11:18,177 Y'all know he talking about us, right? 212 00:11:18,345 --> 00:11:19,803 SATlN: People are always asking me... 213 00:11:20,555 --> 00:11:22,139 Where is she? l don't know. 214 00:11:22,640 --> 00:11:26,268 Ms. Anderson, where's the bathroom? Down the hall, second door to the right. 215 00:11:26,436 --> 00:11:27,561 Second door. Mm-hm. 216 00:11:27,729 --> 00:11:29,229 Thank you. Yeah, second door. 217 00:11:29,856 --> 00:11:33,734 Ladies and gentlemen, Satin Struthers. Let's give him a hand. 218 00:11:33,902 --> 00:11:36,987 Great job. Thanks for coming. lsn't he funny? 219 00:11:39,699 --> 00:11:40,741 There you are. 220 00:11:41,409 --> 00:11:43,452 Why you not in Bible study? 221 00:11:43,620 --> 00:11:45,120 Haven't you heard? 222 00:11:45,288 --> 00:11:48,499 l'm a heathen. Don't want to sit in there and be a hypocrite. 223 00:11:48,666 --> 00:11:50,626 Well, we already got something in common, 224 00:11:50,794 --> 00:11:54,380 because l only came just so l could ask you out. 225 00:11:54,589 --> 00:11:56,173 [CREAM'S "SUNSHlNE OF YOUR LOVE" PLAYlNG ON TV] 226 00:11:56,341 --> 00:11:59,093 The other door. To the right. 227 00:11:59,260 --> 00:12:01,720 Other door. Sorry. 228 00:12:05,266 --> 00:12:10,479 [ON TV] ♪ ln the sunshine of your love ♪♪ 229 00:12:10,647 --> 00:12:13,107 EMMA: Oh, y'all like that, huh? 230 00:12:13,274 --> 00:12:16,318 Funky dance, huh? You like that. You like that music? Funky, huh? 231 00:12:17,112 --> 00:12:18,946 lt make you want to dance. Come on. 232 00:12:19,114 --> 00:12:20,239 Get it, Mama. 233 00:12:20,407 --> 00:12:22,866 Uh-huh. Yeah, Mama gonna get it. Mama gonna get it. 234 00:12:23,034 --> 00:12:24,618 And you will too. 235 00:12:24,786 --> 00:12:27,454 You keep dancing like that, you'll bring home a baby you can't feed. 236 00:12:27,622 --> 00:12:28,956 [ALL LAUGH] 237 00:12:29,124 --> 00:12:30,165 Let's open our Bibles. 238 00:12:30,959 --> 00:12:32,459 SPARKLE: Oh. 239 00:12:32,627 --> 00:12:36,088 The deal was color television for an hour of Bible study. 240 00:12:36,798 --> 00:12:39,633 l lived up to my end, now you live up to yours. 241 00:12:40,635 --> 00:12:42,719 So let's go to Psalms 1 0-- 242 00:12:42,887 --> 00:12:46,306 Reverend Bryce called. Says he need you to check the books. 243 00:12:46,474 --> 00:12:49,643 The numbers are not adding up. 244 00:12:52,313 --> 00:12:53,939 All right. 245 00:12:57,819 --> 00:12:59,236 What are you watching? 246 00:13:00,655 --> 00:13:01,822 [MUSlC PLAYS ON TV] 247 00:13:01,990 --> 00:13:04,867 Oh, l love this song. 248 00:13:06,369 --> 00:13:08,370 [ALL LAUGHlNG] 249 00:13:11,791 --> 00:13:14,751 No, no. Too many hormones unattended in here. 250 00:13:14,919 --> 00:13:17,754 Let's go. Get out. Come on. Sister, turn that TV off. 251 00:13:17,922 --> 00:13:20,215 Thank you. Come on, let's go. 252 00:13:20,383 --> 00:13:21,842 WOMAN 1 : Bye, Sparkle. SPARKLE: See you. 253 00:13:22,010 --> 00:13:25,053 WOMAN 2: Good night, Mama. Good night, baby. 254 00:13:25,221 --> 00:13:27,097 Mm. lt was just getting good. 255 00:13:27,265 --> 00:13:28,599 TUNE: See you tonight, Sparkle. 256 00:13:28,766 --> 00:13:31,310 SPARKLE: Call you later. TUNE: All right. 257 00:13:31,478 --> 00:13:32,811 DOLORES: See you next time. 258 00:13:32,979 --> 00:13:35,439 TUNE: Bye, Tammy. SlSTER: Bye, Tune. 259 00:13:38,193 --> 00:13:40,569 Well, good night. 260 00:13:40,737 --> 00:13:42,404 Good night. 261 00:13:45,200 --> 00:13:46,241 [SlSTER CHUCKLES] 262 00:13:47,744 --> 00:13:51,747 Why are all the cute ones always so stupid? 263 00:13:52,499 --> 00:13:55,125 Hey, can l talk to you for a second? 264 00:14:03,635 --> 00:14:06,011 EMMA: All right, l'm going. 265 00:14:21,486 --> 00:14:23,487 [PlANO PLAYlNG] 266 00:14:33,456 --> 00:14:34,831 [HUMMlNG] 267 00:14:40,880 --> 00:14:45,676 ♪ You bring out The woman in me ♪ 268 00:14:45,843 --> 00:14:50,806 ♪ What can l say That you can't see? ♪ 269 00:14:50,974 --> 00:14:55,143 ♪ l like the way we carry on ♪ 270 00:14:55,311 --> 00:15:01,233 ♪ Hope you understand My feelings got me just reelin' ♪ 271 00:15:01,401 --> 00:15:06,321 ♪ What can l do With this feelin'? ♪ 272 00:15:06,489 --> 00:15:10,075 ♪ Hooked on your love Sweet love, love ♪ 273 00:15:11,494 --> 00:15:16,498 ♪ What can l do With this feelin'? ♪ 274 00:15:16,666 --> 00:15:22,087 ♪ Hooked on your love Sweet love, mm ♪♪ 275 00:15:22,255 --> 00:15:23,589 Please, don't stop. 276 00:15:23,756 --> 00:15:26,174 What are you still doing here? That was beautiful. 277 00:15:26,509 --> 00:15:27,676 Mm. 278 00:15:27,885 --> 00:15:29,136 [PLAYlNG PlANO] 279 00:15:29,304 --> 00:15:31,138 Wait, that's your song? You wrote that? 280 00:15:31,306 --> 00:15:32,973 Only if you thought it was good. 281 00:15:33,141 --> 00:15:34,474 l thought it was phenomenal. 282 00:15:34,642 --> 00:15:36,893 Then l wrote it. 283 00:15:37,061 --> 00:15:39,563 So did you write that song your sister sang 284 00:15:39,731 --> 00:15:42,190 at the Discovery a few weeks back? 285 00:15:43,192 --> 00:15:46,403 Yes, but she kind of made it her own. Wait a minute. 286 00:15:46,571 --> 00:15:48,322 You wrote that song? 287 00:15:48,489 --> 00:15:50,532 You wrote the song you were singing? 288 00:15:50,700 --> 00:15:53,952 You wrote the songs in here too? 289 00:15:54,120 --> 00:15:56,163 Yes. Ahem. 290 00:15:56,331 --> 00:15:58,165 What you gonna do with the music? 291 00:15:58,333 --> 00:16:00,334 Nothing. Why not? 292 00:16:01,127 --> 00:16:03,837 Because my mother would never let me. 293 00:16:04,005 --> 00:16:07,549 Plus, l'm not the singer in the family. Sister is, then Dee. 294 00:16:07,717 --> 00:16:10,260 l sing in the choir so l don't sit by myself in church. 295 00:16:10,428 --> 00:16:12,763 No offense, but l'm just hearing excuses. 296 00:16:12,930 --> 00:16:14,598 Excuse me? l don't mean to be rude. 297 00:16:14,766 --> 00:16:17,768 l'm just passionate, especially when it comes down to music. 298 00:16:17,935 --> 00:16:20,687 That's why l'm here. l'm staying with my cousin, Levi. 299 00:16:20,855 --> 00:16:24,149 l'm from Kansas City. We got a cool jazz scene down there. 300 00:16:24,317 --> 00:16:27,736 l managed a few acts, but the money's here in Motown. 301 00:16:27,904 --> 00:16:29,988 And l want to be-- l am the next Berry Gordy. 302 00:16:30,156 --> 00:16:32,699 l figure, his stomach ain't growling like mine anymore. 303 00:16:32,867 --> 00:16:35,118 Maybe he's leaving a lot of steak and potatoes out there. 304 00:16:35,286 --> 00:16:36,620 [LAUGHS] 305 00:16:37,872 --> 00:16:39,790 You mind if l hear that song again? 306 00:16:41,209 --> 00:16:43,960 Mm. Still needs a lot of work. 307 00:16:44,128 --> 00:16:47,130 [PlANO PLAYlNG] 308 00:17:00,061 --> 00:17:01,478 Why won't you unpack? 309 00:17:01,646 --> 00:17:03,647 l really don't plan on being here that long. 310 00:17:04,315 --> 00:17:05,899 You said that two months ago. 311 00:17:09,654 --> 00:17:11,405 Sorry. 312 00:17:12,532 --> 00:17:16,368 Hey, don't ever be sorry for telling the truth, Spark. 313 00:17:16,536 --> 00:17:17,911 [STONE HlTS WlNDOW] 314 00:17:18,079 --> 00:17:19,830 What was that? 315 00:17:20,164 --> 00:17:21,623 [STONE HlTS WlNDOW] 316 00:17:25,503 --> 00:17:27,295 Your Romeo is out there. 317 00:17:27,463 --> 00:17:29,339 What? Mm-hm. 318 00:17:35,221 --> 00:17:36,555 [CHUCKLES] 319 00:17:43,020 --> 00:17:44,062 [GRUNTS] 320 00:17:44,230 --> 00:17:46,440 You can't be throwing rocks at my window. 321 00:17:46,607 --> 00:17:47,774 My mother has a gun. 322 00:17:49,652 --> 00:17:51,611 A gun. A big one. 323 00:17:51,779 --> 00:17:53,780 There's an underground club tonight. 324 00:17:53,948 --> 00:17:56,032 The kind that songwriters don't want to miss. 325 00:17:56,200 --> 00:17:57,743 You got to hear the music. 326 00:17:57,910 --> 00:18:00,287 lt's the stuff they ain't playing on the radio. 327 00:18:00,455 --> 00:18:03,999 Come with me. He wants me to go hear music with him. 328 00:18:05,001 --> 00:18:08,462 You've snuck out of the house for less. 329 00:18:08,629 --> 00:18:10,756 And l know just the dress. 330 00:18:11,007 --> 00:18:12,632 [SLY & THE FAMlLY STONE'S "SlNG A SlMPLE SONG" PLAYlNG] 331 00:18:12,800 --> 00:18:14,217 You coming? 332 00:18:17,972 --> 00:18:21,016 ♪ Sing a simple song ♪ 333 00:18:21,184 --> 00:18:25,687 ♪ Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah ♪ 334 00:18:30,777 --> 00:18:35,572 ♪ Talking, talking, talking Talking in my sleep ♪ 335 00:18:35,740 --> 00:18:40,368 ♪ l'm walking, walking, walking Walking, walking in the street ♪ 336 00:18:40,536 --> 00:18:45,457 ♪ Time is passing, l grow older Things are happening fast ♪ 337 00:18:45,625 --> 00:18:49,544 ♪ All l have to hold on to Is a simple song at last ♪ 338 00:18:49,712 --> 00:18:50,837 ♪ Let me hear you say ♪ 339 00:18:51,005 --> 00:18:57,761 ♪ Yeah Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah ♪ 340 00:18:57,929 --> 00:18:59,846 l ain't gonna bite you. 341 00:19:00,014 --> 00:19:02,140 And how do l know that? 342 00:19:03,267 --> 00:19:05,602 You're gonna have to trust me. 343 00:19:12,193 --> 00:19:15,111 ♪ Sing a simple song ♪ 344 00:19:18,032 --> 00:19:19,574 ♪ Try a little ♪ 345 00:19:19,742 --> 00:19:24,746 ♪ Do re mi fa so la ti do ♪ 346 00:19:25,623 --> 00:19:28,875 ♪ Mi fa so la ti do ♪ 347 00:19:29,043 --> 00:19:33,630 ♪ Do re mi fa so la ti do ♪♪ 348 00:19:33,798 --> 00:19:36,132 [SPEAKlNG lNDlSTlNCTLY] 349 00:19:37,468 --> 00:19:38,969 [LAUGHS] 350 00:19:40,137 --> 00:19:41,596 Can l tell you something? 351 00:19:41,764 --> 00:19:44,432 l think your lyrics are too safe. 352 00:19:44,600 --> 00:19:47,561 l mean, you got Dr. King, the war. 353 00:19:49,105 --> 00:19:52,983 l don't think the metaphorical lyrics gonna fly anymore. 354 00:19:53,150 --> 00:19:54,818 What? You impressed by my big word? 355 00:19:54,986 --> 00:19:57,153 l was. 356 00:19:58,698 --> 00:20:01,533 ln the spirit of telling the truth, can l tell you another? 357 00:20:01,701 --> 00:20:04,703 l wouldn't want you to lie. Then why do you lie to yourself? 358 00:20:06,289 --> 00:20:08,790 About not wanting to sing? 359 00:20:09,333 --> 00:20:11,251 l mean, Sparkle, you writing these songs. 360 00:20:11,419 --> 00:20:13,336 And you can sing. 361 00:20:14,297 --> 00:20:18,300 So why aren't you singing them? l'm no Diana or Aretha. 362 00:20:20,094 --> 00:20:21,678 You know, you right. 363 00:20:21,846 --> 00:20:23,847 You Sparkle. 364 00:20:24,056 --> 00:20:25,098 [♪♪♪] 365 00:20:25,266 --> 00:20:29,185 Look, my mom used to sing professionally. 366 00:20:30,479 --> 00:20:32,689 She tried to break out and it almost killed her. 367 00:20:32,857 --> 00:20:36,026 So thank you, but l know the realities of this business. 368 00:20:36,193 --> 00:20:38,862 l'm just doing it for fun. You know the realities? 369 00:20:39,030 --> 00:20:41,114 Oh, stop. l'm... 370 00:20:41,866 --> 00:20:43,283 Listen. 371 00:20:43,451 --> 00:20:45,744 What are you afraid of? 372 00:20:45,912 --> 00:20:47,287 Your mom or your own voice? 373 00:20:48,789 --> 00:20:51,333 Maybe you'd be like your mom and never reach your goals. 374 00:20:52,209 --> 00:20:55,337 But don't fall short of it because you can't admit that you want it. 375 00:20:57,048 --> 00:20:58,590 Okay. 376 00:21:00,301 --> 00:21:03,053 l want to be better than Diana. 377 00:21:04,430 --> 00:21:05,597 l want to be a star. 378 00:21:10,645 --> 00:21:12,812 [BABY CRYlNG] 379 00:21:14,357 --> 00:21:15,649 [DOGS BARKlNG] 380 00:21:15,816 --> 00:21:17,692 Thank you. 381 00:21:19,904 --> 00:21:21,655 l had a great time tonight. 382 00:21:21,822 --> 00:21:24,240 And just in case l never get out of that house, 383 00:21:24,408 --> 00:21:26,368 thank you for making me tell the truth. 384 00:21:42,426 --> 00:21:43,468 Sparkle, 385 00:21:45,513 --> 00:21:47,180 do you want to be a star? 386 00:21:47,807 --> 00:21:49,557 What? 387 00:21:49,725 --> 00:21:53,019 Do you want to be a star? Yes, l want to be a star. 388 00:21:53,187 --> 00:21:55,480 No, l don't believe you. Say it like you mean it. 389 00:21:55,648 --> 00:21:57,607 Yes, l want to be a star. 390 00:21:57,775 --> 00:21:59,526 [CHUCKLES] Okay. 391 00:21:59,694 --> 00:22:02,362 First you have to write a song for your sister, 392 00:22:02,530 --> 00:22:04,531 something where she can work the crowd. 393 00:22:04,699 --> 00:22:07,367 Sparkle, you gonna have to get over your fear of singing 394 00:22:07,535 --> 00:22:09,411 because you and Dee gonna back her up. 395 00:22:09,578 --> 00:22:11,705 l mean, everybody loves a good girl group. 396 00:22:11,872 --> 00:22:15,041 Now, you tweak your lyrics, make them more raw, more relatable. 397 00:22:15,209 --> 00:22:16,793 But Fillmore, here we come. 398 00:22:16,961 --> 00:22:19,087 Of course, you gonna have to win Cliff Bells. 399 00:22:19,255 --> 00:22:22,799 You have to be invited to compete. Yeah, l know. l'm gonna work on that. 400 00:22:22,967 --> 00:22:26,469 Now, l want you to work on your sisters, and l'll work on Cliff Bells. 401 00:22:26,637 --> 00:22:29,305 And you'll be our manager? Of course. 402 00:22:29,473 --> 00:22:31,725 Then you manage to get my sisters. 403 00:22:33,728 --> 00:22:35,020 Do l have you? 404 00:22:35,187 --> 00:22:36,855 Backup, remember? 405 00:22:38,024 --> 00:22:39,941 Good night. 406 00:22:43,195 --> 00:22:45,613 SlSTER: Cliff Bells? Come on. l'm not embarrassing myself. 407 00:22:45,781 --> 00:22:48,867 Didn't Marvin Gaye get booed there? STlX: Yeah, but it made him better. 408 00:22:49,035 --> 00:22:50,910 Now he's traveling, making millions. 409 00:22:51,078 --> 00:22:52,954 Mr. Gordy is making millions. 410 00:22:53,122 --> 00:22:56,958 However it may be, it was enough to get him out of his mama's house. 411 00:22:57,835 --> 00:23:00,003 You don't have to be rude about it. 412 00:23:00,171 --> 00:23:02,797 Well, l don't really know if you were asking me. 413 00:23:02,965 --> 00:23:06,634 You never really looked my way, so our eyes never got to dance, but l'm in. 414 00:23:06,802 --> 00:23:08,970 And just to be clear, l'm in it for the money. 415 00:23:09,138 --> 00:23:12,724 Medical school is expensive, so, no, you won't get 20 percent. Fifteen max. 416 00:23:12,892 --> 00:23:16,352 And once l get accepted into medical school you will have to replace me. 417 00:23:16,520 --> 00:23:19,230 And if you pretend like l don't exist going forward, 418 00:23:19,398 --> 00:23:21,983 l will turn my sisters against you. 419 00:23:22,151 --> 00:23:26,237 Other than that, sounds like fun. Hmm. 420 00:23:30,326 --> 00:23:32,619 l'll wait for you guys outside. 421 00:23:35,081 --> 00:23:38,625 l'll let you know. My first day at Freeman's is tomorrow. 422 00:23:38,793 --> 00:23:41,169 Working at a department store? 423 00:23:42,004 --> 00:23:45,548 Heh. You ain't gonna make no money. Sparkle! 424 00:23:47,301 --> 00:23:48,343 Come on, Sparkle. 425 00:23:48,511 --> 00:23:50,804 Everything l said the other night, l believe. 426 00:23:50,971 --> 00:23:52,180 You used me to get to Sister. 427 00:23:54,100 --> 00:23:56,684 You said it yourself, Sister is the better performer. 428 00:23:57,269 --> 00:23:59,312 Sparkle. 429 00:24:00,856 --> 00:24:02,857 [ALOE BLACC'S "lF l" PLAYlNG] 430 00:24:04,110 --> 00:24:07,028 Have you lost faith in Mr. Johnson? 431 00:24:07,196 --> 00:24:10,115 Well, I guess the president would have to answer that question. 432 00:24:10,282 --> 00:24:12,826 SlSTER: Oh, who doesn't like Sidney Poitier? 433 00:24:12,993 --> 00:24:15,954 But the movie, you liked the movie? Yeah, l loved the movie. 434 00:24:16,122 --> 00:24:20,333 More importantly, the next time you take me out, you need to have a car. 435 00:24:20,501 --> 00:24:21,543 Oh, l'm just-- 436 00:24:21,710 --> 00:24:24,337 l'm just waiting on the right one to buy, baby. 437 00:24:24,505 --> 00:24:27,715 Take me on a date on a bus in the rain? 438 00:24:27,883 --> 00:24:29,217 [SCOFFS] 439 00:24:29,844 --> 00:24:31,344 You're lucky l like you. 440 00:24:31,554 --> 00:24:35,598 ♪ lf l sang a song ♪ 441 00:24:35,766 --> 00:24:39,894 Look, l don't know any other way to be than myself. l'm a straight shooter. 442 00:24:40,062 --> 00:24:43,022 So here we go. 443 00:24:43,190 --> 00:24:44,232 l like you too. 444 00:24:46,026 --> 00:24:47,569 l do, and l want to be your man. 445 00:24:47,778 --> 00:24:49,028 [CHUCKLES] 446 00:24:49,196 --> 00:24:53,116 l'm serious. l ain't like all the other jive guys that just want to do you. 447 00:24:53,284 --> 00:24:55,535 l heard about your reputation. 448 00:24:55,703 --> 00:24:57,287 l just think it's what guys say 449 00:24:57,454 --> 00:25:00,540 when they see something beautiful and know they can't have it. 450 00:25:02,209 --> 00:25:05,545 So they'd rather tear it down than make it something they want. 451 00:25:07,548 --> 00:25:09,799 But l see your beauty. 452 00:25:11,260 --> 00:25:12,927 Outside and inside. 453 00:25:13,637 --> 00:25:15,430 l want to earn it. 454 00:25:15,598 --> 00:25:17,640 Kind of like a job. 455 00:25:18,434 --> 00:25:22,395 Yeah, so just tell me what you need to fall in love with me. 456 00:25:22,563 --> 00:25:24,814 Because whatever it is, l'll do it, girl. 457 00:25:24,982 --> 00:25:29,861 Whether you believe it or not, l'm already in love with you. 458 00:25:33,657 --> 00:25:37,285 l already heard it so much, it all sounds like BS to me. 459 00:25:37,453 --> 00:25:40,246 Maybe l better roll up my sleeves then, huh? 460 00:25:40,414 --> 00:25:43,791 Hopefully not as high as your pants. What's wrong with my pants, girl? 461 00:25:43,959 --> 00:25:46,586 This is the style. You can see my socks. Change it. 462 00:25:46,754 --> 00:25:48,421 Put some sugar in them shoes. 463 00:25:48,589 --> 00:25:52,050 So l can sweet-talk my pants down, huh? 464 00:25:58,349 --> 00:26:00,225 What's this? 465 00:26:02,478 --> 00:26:04,687 Open it up. 466 00:26:08,317 --> 00:26:09,859 Oh, Levi. 467 00:26:10,027 --> 00:26:12,946 l swear, one day that's gonna be yours. 468 00:26:13,113 --> 00:26:14,155 l promise you. 469 00:26:14,740 --> 00:26:16,199 [HANDS CLAPPlNG] 470 00:26:16,367 --> 00:26:18,993 [PEOPLE LAUGHlNG] 471 00:26:19,161 --> 00:26:20,536 That's Satin Struthers. 472 00:26:20,704 --> 00:26:24,540 Now that's some of the coolest trolling l done seen in a long time. 473 00:26:26,001 --> 00:26:28,253 Did you see this cat, Ham? Yeah, l see him. 474 00:26:28,420 --> 00:26:30,463 What's your name, brother? 475 00:26:30,631 --> 00:26:32,173 Levison, but they call me Levi. 476 00:26:32,800 --> 00:26:36,469 Levi, here l am buying the real deal for these women, 477 00:26:36,637 --> 00:26:39,472 and you tell me you cut a picture out of a magazine 478 00:26:39,640 --> 00:26:41,599 and just put it in a box? 479 00:26:41,767 --> 00:26:43,601 l'm about to go get me some scissors, 480 00:26:43,769 --> 00:26:47,105 and cut some pictures out of magazines like your boy Levi right here. 481 00:26:47,273 --> 00:26:49,107 [LAUGHlNG] 482 00:26:49,316 --> 00:26:51,901 Clip-clip, hussies. Clip-clip, hussies. 483 00:26:54,947 --> 00:26:57,657 Can l see it? Let me see that. 484 00:26:58,659 --> 00:26:59,701 This is nice. 485 00:26:59,868 --> 00:27:01,869 Ooh. This is nice. 486 00:27:04,915 --> 00:27:06,666 You got a good man here. 487 00:27:07,418 --> 00:27:08,501 Yep. 488 00:27:11,380 --> 00:27:13,923 Yeah, l used to eat in here back in the day, 489 00:27:14,133 --> 00:27:16,592 ahem, when l was struggling. 490 00:27:16,760 --> 00:27:19,137 This is some real cheap, good food. 491 00:27:19,305 --> 00:27:23,182 But l'm not gonna hold you guys. 492 00:27:24,643 --> 00:27:26,144 Have a good night. 493 00:27:29,189 --> 00:27:30,231 Levi. 494 00:27:30,399 --> 00:27:32,442 Satin. 495 00:27:34,361 --> 00:27:36,362 Did you see her? You were so wrong. 496 00:27:37,865 --> 00:27:40,950 Tammy, l should get you home. 497 00:27:41,118 --> 00:27:42,744 Sure. 498 00:27:48,167 --> 00:27:54,213 ♪ And if l had to die Die ♪ 499 00:27:54,381 --> 00:27:56,674 ♪ Would you pray for ♪ 500 00:27:56,842 --> 00:27:58,176 ♪ Me? ♪ 501 00:27:58,344 --> 00:28:03,806 ♪ Would you pray for Me? ♪♪ 502 00:28:08,020 --> 00:28:10,104 SPARKLE: Mama was so pretty. 503 00:28:10,272 --> 00:28:11,773 Oh, here's Dee's daddy. 504 00:28:11,940 --> 00:28:14,942 SARA: Here's a good one of yours and Sister's daddy. 505 00:28:15,110 --> 00:28:17,236 Cute, but no good. 506 00:28:17,404 --> 00:28:19,572 You got to watch out for those cute ones, baby. 507 00:28:19,740 --> 00:28:21,741 They make a lot of promises. 508 00:28:21,909 --> 00:28:23,785 My goodness. Lookit here. 509 00:28:23,952 --> 00:28:26,704 Gonna be the first store in Detroit to have one of these. 510 00:28:26,872 --> 00:28:29,165 Mm. She's pretty, Mama. Oh, a chocolate mannequin. 511 00:28:29,333 --> 00:28:30,750 Ain't it something? 512 00:28:30,918 --> 00:28:33,461 Dr. King said we would have integration. 513 00:28:33,629 --> 00:28:35,254 That's right. SARA: Look what l found. 514 00:28:35,422 --> 00:28:37,799 What's that? The other, nicer you. 515 00:28:39,218 --> 00:28:41,094 Sparkle, you go to lunch. 516 00:28:41,261 --> 00:28:44,263 You come with me and let me try to fit your behind in this dress. 517 00:28:44,515 --> 00:28:46,140 Oh. See how she do me? Come on. 518 00:28:46,308 --> 00:28:48,226 She used to be real nice, girl. 519 00:28:48,936 --> 00:28:51,771 She's in there somewhere. Come on out, nice girl. 520 00:28:51,939 --> 00:28:53,648 See you later. 521 00:28:53,857 --> 00:28:56,859 [BARBARA ACKLlN'S "LOVE MAKES A WOMAN" PLAYlNG] 522 00:29:04,159 --> 00:29:10,331 [OVER SPEAKERS] ♪ The fire It was burning ♪ 523 00:29:11,375 --> 00:29:13,084 ♪ Sweetheart, l know ♪♪ 524 00:29:13,252 --> 00:29:16,254 [ART BLAKEY & THE MESSENGERS' "MOANlN"' PLAYlNG ON RECORD] 525 00:29:22,136 --> 00:29:26,848 ♪ Doo doo doo doo But this old love in my heart ♪ 526 00:29:27,015 --> 00:29:29,851 ♪ Still beats strongly ♪ 527 00:29:30,018 --> 00:29:31,686 ♪ Doo doo doo doo ♪♪ 528 00:29:31,854 --> 00:29:34,856 [SARAH VAUGHAN'S "YOU TAUGHT ME TO LOVE AGAlN" PLAYlNG ON RECORD] 529 00:29:37,526 --> 00:29:40,987 ♪ Said l was through With-- ♪ 530 00:29:42,448 --> 00:29:47,618 ♪ Romance --less and blue ♪ 531 00:29:47,786 --> 00:29:49,036 l got Cliff Bells. 532 00:29:49,204 --> 00:29:54,083 ♪ l haven't a chance Then you-- ♪♪ 533 00:29:54,251 --> 00:29:57,670 [ON RECORD] ♪ Special occasion ♪♪ 534 00:29:57,838 --> 00:30:00,047 [HUMMlNG] 535 00:30:02,259 --> 00:30:04,719 Got my first check. 536 00:30:04,887 --> 00:30:05,970 Well, let me see. 537 00:30:08,849 --> 00:30:11,392 Ninety-six dollars? 538 00:30:11,560 --> 00:30:16,063 For two weeks of standing on your feet and kissing rich white women's butts? 539 00:30:16,231 --> 00:30:18,608 l am never gonna get out of here. 540 00:30:20,527 --> 00:30:23,529 Stix said we can make anywhere from 500 to $1 000, 541 00:30:23,697 --> 00:30:26,407 if we win Cliff Bells' talent contest. 542 00:30:26,575 --> 00:30:29,368 Don't say it all dry like that. Sell it. 543 00:30:30,913 --> 00:30:32,413 So y'all talking to Stix now? 544 00:30:32,581 --> 00:30:36,125 No. She was talking to Stix, l was talking to her, now we're talking to you. 545 00:30:39,004 --> 00:30:42,715 You sure you want to do this? Yes. 546 00:30:42,883 --> 00:30:45,343 You know, they say you shouldn't eat where you-- 547 00:30:45,511 --> 00:30:47,720 Mm-mm. lt's the other way around. She gets the point. 548 00:30:47,888 --> 00:30:50,056 You guys, l thought about it, 549 00:30:50,224 --> 00:30:54,519 and l want to do this for me, not for him. 550 00:31:00,651 --> 00:31:02,151 So how much we gonna make a week? 551 00:31:02,361 --> 00:31:03,945 [GASPS THEN GROANS] 552 00:31:04,112 --> 00:31:05,530 Eh-- Ugh. 553 00:31:06,031 --> 00:31:07,740 Thank you. Thank you. Okay. Okay. 554 00:31:07,950 --> 00:31:09,951 [GOAPELE'S "RUNNlNG" PLAYlNG] 555 00:31:16,124 --> 00:31:17,166 [SNORlNG] 556 00:31:18,627 --> 00:31:21,379 SlNGER: ♪ Running, running l'm running, running ♪ 557 00:31:21,547 --> 00:31:24,090 ♪ Running, running l'm running, running ♪ 558 00:31:24,258 --> 00:31:25,258 ♪ Running, running ♪ 559 00:31:25,425 --> 00:31:26,884 [WOMEN LAUGHlNG] 560 00:31:27,135 --> 00:31:28,928 ♪ Running, running l'm running, running ♪ 561 00:31:29,096 --> 00:31:30,972 Hello, Mr. Manager. Hey. 562 00:31:32,474 --> 00:31:34,100 LEVl: Got them here, cousin. Surprised? 563 00:31:34,268 --> 00:31:37,728 Yeah-- Not at all. Thank God. 564 00:31:38,397 --> 00:31:40,106 ♪ lf l knew how to let you go ♪ 565 00:31:40,607 --> 00:31:42,900 ♪ No more fragility ♪ 566 00:31:43,068 --> 00:31:46,654 ♪ Walkin' through your door Begging on my knees ♪ 567 00:31:46,822 --> 00:31:49,156 Well, we come a dime a dozen, don't we? 568 00:31:49,491 --> 00:31:51,200 ♪ Every time l see you l get weak ♪ 569 00:31:52,995 --> 00:31:54,996 Coz, let me get the girls signed in. 570 00:31:55,163 --> 00:31:57,206 Okay, okay, you do that. 571 00:31:57,374 --> 00:31:59,500 ♪ But l can't seem to leave you ♪ 572 00:31:59,668 --> 00:32:01,335 Give them hell, baby. 573 00:32:02,004 --> 00:32:03,838 BARTENDER: Levi. What's shaking, man? 574 00:32:04,006 --> 00:32:08,551 ♪ Every time you ask me To take you back ♪ 575 00:32:08,719 --> 00:32:13,431 ♪ l get running, baby Running to you fast ♪ 576 00:32:14,933 --> 00:32:17,476 MAN: Hey, can l get a picture? 577 00:32:18,562 --> 00:32:20,438 BARTENDER: Here you go, man. Okay. 578 00:32:20,606 --> 00:32:24,483 ♪ Yeah, running Running ♪ 579 00:32:24,651 --> 00:32:25,693 ♪ Yeah, running ♪ 580 00:32:26,361 --> 00:32:29,030 ♪ Callin' up all my friends ♪ 581 00:32:29,197 --> 00:32:31,741 ♪ Tellin' them l need a new man ♪ 582 00:32:31,950 --> 00:32:33,451 Satin. 583 00:32:34,328 --> 00:32:36,370 Oh, picture-in-a-box brother. 584 00:32:37,331 --> 00:32:40,625 Might not forget a face, but l'll forget a name in a minute. 585 00:32:40,792 --> 00:32:42,293 Levi, Satin. Levi. 586 00:32:42,461 --> 00:32:45,129 Ladies, this is... See, l forgot already. Ha-ha-ha. 587 00:32:46,590 --> 00:32:48,090 l got the girls signed in. 588 00:32:48,258 --> 00:32:50,760 Righteous. Righteous. Cousin, this is Satin Struthers. 589 00:32:50,927 --> 00:32:53,346 l know who it is. You're a funny man. Thank you. 590 00:32:53,513 --> 00:32:55,264 This is his right hand, Hamster. 591 00:32:55,432 --> 00:32:57,141 Ham, man. Ham. Ham. 592 00:32:57,309 --> 00:33:01,062 This is my cousin, Stix. He's the manager of my girlfriend and her sisters. 593 00:33:01,229 --> 00:33:03,814 They performing later tonight. l hope they're good. 594 00:33:03,982 --> 00:33:06,400 l'm looking for a new act to open up for my show. 595 00:33:08,570 --> 00:33:09,612 Satin. 596 00:33:09,780 --> 00:33:11,697 Hey, Mr. Bell. Hey, how are you tonight? 597 00:33:11,865 --> 00:33:14,116 You know, hanging. BELL: Got a table for you in front. 598 00:33:14,660 --> 00:33:17,286 Okay, cool. Come sit with us. Uh-- 599 00:33:17,454 --> 00:33:20,414 l'd rather have the manager than the boyfriend. 600 00:33:20,582 --> 00:33:23,542 Boyfriend can't do nothing for me. Come on over here. 601 00:33:23,710 --> 00:33:25,044 Have a good evening. 602 00:33:25,212 --> 00:33:27,088 Nice socks. 603 00:33:27,631 --> 00:33:32,968 ♪ l get running, baby Running to you fast ♪ 604 00:33:33,136 --> 00:33:36,681 ♪ Well, now you got me running ♪ 605 00:33:36,848 --> 00:33:39,767 ♪ And running, running And running, running ♪ 606 00:33:39,935 --> 00:33:42,561 ♪ Running ♪ And running, running ♪ 607 00:33:42,771 --> 00:33:44,021 ♪ Running, running ♪ 608 00:33:44,189 --> 00:33:45,940 ♪ And running, running ♪♪ 609 00:33:46,108 --> 00:33:48,734 [CROWD APPLAUDlNG] 610 00:33:51,947 --> 00:33:53,364 Whoa! 611 00:33:54,700 --> 00:33:57,243 They were amazing. Give them another round of applause. 612 00:33:57,619 --> 00:33:59,328 [PEOPLE CHEERlNG] 613 00:33:59,496 --> 00:34:02,456 Hey, l see we got Mr. Satin Struthers in the audience tonight. 614 00:34:02,624 --> 00:34:05,126 Show him some love, y'all. Yeah. 615 00:34:05,293 --> 00:34:06,585 Looking good too. 616 00:34:06,753 --> 00:34:11,132 Boy cleaner than a Sunday chitlin. Ugh. Yeah. 617 00:34:11,299 --> 00:34:14,802 Coming up next is another girl group. Okay, go out and look pretty. 618 00:34:14,970 --> 00:34:17,847 This isn't what we rehearsed. You want to win, don't you? 619 00:34:18,014 --> 00:34:19,765 Go. 620 00:34:21,268 --> 00:34:26,397 Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome, Sister and her Sisters. 621 00:34:26,648 --> 00:34:28,649 [CROWD APPLAUDlNG] 622 00:34:34,698 --> 00:34:35,990 [WOMAN COUGHS] 623 00:34:38,118 --> 00:34:40,119 [BAND PLAYlNG lNTRO MUSlC] 624 00:34:47,544 --> 00:34:50,254 Where in the world did you get those church dresses? 625 00:34:50,505 --> 00:34:52,631 [PEOPLE LAUGHlNG] 626 00:34:52,799 --> 00:34:55,384 MAN: What happened? You forget the words? 627 00:34:55,552 --> 00:34:57,011 [MOUTHlNG] Where is she? 628 00:34:58,180 --> 00:35:01,223 Hey, get this man a drink. He's gonna need one. 629 00:35:01,433 --> 00:35:02,725 [CROWD LAUGHlNG] 630 00:35:07,272 --> 00:35:09,273 [♪♪♪] 631 00:35:24,289 --> 00:35:30,419 ♪ Your tender smile Gives me happy thoughts of you ♪ 632 00:35:33,799 --> 00:35:39,637 ♪ You've got me so close to my dreams Now they have to come true ♪ 633 00:35:39,805 --> 00:35:46,268 ♪ Ooh, baby Nothing to be shy about ♪ 634 00:35:46,436 --> 00:35:50,231 ♪ Nothing we have to lie about ♪ 635 00:35:50,398 --> 00:35:51,649 Whoo! 636 00:35:51,817 --> 00:35:55,194 ♪ Hope lovin' you Don't confuse you ♪ 637 00:35:55,362 --> 00:36:00,199 ♪ Ooh, baby, baby l don't wanna lose you ♪ 638 00:36:01,034 --> 00:36:07,915 ♪ And when we touch Our hearts move in a steady pace ♪ 639 00:36:08,083 --> 00:36:10,584 ♪ Ooh, ooh, yeah ♪ 640 00:36:10,752 --> 00:36:15,756 ♪ l'm tryin' hard not to show The blushin' over my face ♪ 641 00:36:16,800 --> 00:36:23,430 ♪ Ooh, baby You bring out the woman in me ♪ 642 00:36:23,598 --> 00:36:27,309 ♪ What can l say that you can't see? ♪ 643 00:36:27,477 --> 00:36:31,230 ♪ l like the way we carry on ♪ 644 00:36:31,398 --> 00:36:36,569 ♪ Hope you understand my feelings Got me just a-reeling ♪ 645 00:36:37,153 --> 00:36:40,573 ♪ What can l do With this feeling? ♪ 646 00:36:40,740 --> 00:36:42,157 [MEN WHlSTLlNG] 647 00:36:42,325 --> 00:36:44,952 ♪ Hooked on your love Sweet love, love ♪ 648 00:36:45,120 --> 00:36:46,620 ♪ What can l do? ♪ 649 00:36:46,788 --> 00:36:50,499 ♪ What can l do With this feeling? ♪ 650 00:36:50,667 --> 00:36:53,210 ♪ Hooked on your love Sweet love ♪ 651 00:36:53,378 --> 00:36:55,421 ♪ l'm hooked on your love ♪ 652 00:36:55,589 --> 00:36:59,592 ♪ What can l do With this feeling? ♪ 653 00:36:59,759 --> 00:37:02,845 ♪ Hooked on your love Sweet love, love ♪ 654 00:37:03,305 --> 00:37:04,722 ♪ Baby ♪ 655 00:37:04,890 --> 00:37:08,809 ♪ What can l do Ooh, with this feeling? ♪ 656 00:37:08,977 --> 00:37:11,562 ♪ Hooked on your love Sweet love ♪ 657 00:37:11,730 --> 00:37:13,814 ♪ Oh, hooked on your love ♪ 658 00:37:13,982 --> 00:37:17,484 ♪ What can l do? Ooh ♪ 659 00:37:18,028 --> 00:37:19,153 ♪ Hooked on your love ♪ 660 00:37:19,321 --> 00:37:20,863 They good. 661 00:37:21,072 --> 00:37:23,240 ♪ l'm hooked on your love ♪ 662 00:37:23,408 --> 00:37:27,036 ♪ What can l do With this feeling? ♪ 663 00:37:27,203 --> 00:37:31,290 ♪ Hooked on your love Sweet love, love ♪♪ 664 00:37:37,297 --> 00:37:39,298 [MEN CHEERlNG] 665 00:37:45,055 --> 00:37:48,015 [LOUD CHEERS AND APPLAUSE] 666 00:37:50,852 --> 00:37:52,811 l'll have you booked all over the city. 667 00:37:52,979 --> 00:37:54,855 Diana ain't got nothing on you. 668 00:37:55,023 --> 00:37:57,858 Hey, Sister, you were amazing. You were amazing. 669 00:37:58,026 --> 00:38:02,655 Sparkle, l need more of the songs. You know, the kind we talked about. 670 00:38:02,822 --> 00:38:04,490 l can do that. All right. 671 00:38:04,658 --> 00:38:07,326 We need, uh-- We need new dresses, Mr. Manager. 672 00:38:07,494 --> 00:38:10,412 We need to get home before Mama wakes up and finds out we took-- 673 00:38:10,580 --> 00:38:13,707 No, stole, the car. l'm not trying to die. SPARKLE: No. 674 00:38:13,875 --> 00:38:15,334 Levi, drive careful. Yeah? 675 00:38:15,502 --> 00:38:17,836 You got my future in this car. 676 00:38:20,548 --> 00:38:22,299 Ow! 677 00:38:23,009 --> 00:38:24,051 Yes! 678 00:38:25,011 --> 00:38:28,847 Daddy need three new, pretty dresses. Eight ball, side pocket. 679 00:38:29,015 --> 00:38:30,516 Damn! 680 00:38:32,352 --> 00:38:33,394 You got this. 681 00:38:33,561 --> 00:38:35,688 [SlSTER AND HER SlSTERS' "JUMP" PLAYlNG] 682 00:38:35,855 --> 00:38:39,274 ♪ Boy, don't get shaky ♪ 683 00:38:39,442 --> 00:38:43,404 ♪ Don't be mad and get flaky ♪ 684 00:38:43,571 --> 00:38:47,366 ♪ 'Cause this dance You don't know, oh ♪ 685 00:38:47,534 --> 00:38:49,910 ♪ Let Sister show you how it goes ♪ 686 00:38:50,912 --> 00:38:52,705 Thank you for your involuntary contribution 687 00:38:52,872 --> 00:38:55,040 to Stix lncorporated Wardrobe Fund. 688 00:38:55,208 --> 00:38:57,334 You was impressed by my big words, weren't you? 689 00:38:57,502 --> 00:38:59,294 Man, just shoot the damn ball. 690 00:38:59,462 --> 00:39:01,171 [BALLS CLACKlNG] 691 00:39:01,339 --> 00:39:03,340 [MEN CHUCKLlNG] 692 00:39:03,508 --> 00:39:05,968 ♪ We're gonna turn the place out ♪ 693 00:39:07,470 --> 00:39:11,265 ♪ And now you jump We're gonna shake a little funk ♪ 694 00:39:11,433 --> 00:39:15,436 ♪ You're doin' fine And now you're right on time ♪ 695 00:39:15,603 --> 00:39:19,189 ♪ Have a ball l hope my mama don't call ♪ 696 00:39:19,357 --> 00:39:24,737 ♪ Know the rules We're gonna keep it in the groove ♪ 697 00:39:24,904 --> 00:39:31,368 ♪ You're all for me 'Cause your moving just sets me free ♪ 698 00:39:31,536 --> 00:39:35,080 ♪ l love the way you party hard ♪ 699 00:39:35,248 --> 00:39:39,626 ♪ Don't know nothing That can tear us apart ♪ 700 00:39:39,794 --> 00:39:43,088 ♪ And you know l ain't too proud to beg ♪ 701 00:39:43,256 --> 00:39:46,967 ♪ Hope my partner loves To shake a leg ♪ 702 00:39:47,260 --> 00:39:51,180 ♪ Just one thing l need to know ♪ 703 00:39:51,347 --> 00:39:55,142 ♪ lf you love me Baby, tell me so ♪ 704 00:39:55,310 --> 00:39:58,937 ♪ And now you jump We're gonna shake a little funk ♪ 705 00:39:59,355 --> 00:40:03,275 ♪ You're doin' fine And now you're right on time ♪ 706 00:40:03,443 --> 00:40:07,196 ♪ Have a ball l hope my mama don't call ♪ 707 00:40:07,363 --> 00:40:12,534 ♪ Know the rules We're gonna keep it in the groove ♪ 708 00:40:12,702 --> 00:40:15,370 ♪ Jump, jump Shake a little funk ♪ 709 00:40:15,538 --> 00:40:17,956 ♪ Jump, jump ♪♪ 710 00:40:20,502 --> 00:40:22,503 [CHEERS AND APPLAUSE] 711 00:40:29,427 --> 00:40:30,719 STlX: They loved us! 712 00:40:31,471 --> 00:40:32,930 Mm! 713 00:40:33,181 --> 00:40:34,848 You finally hit that note, Sister. 714 00:40:35,016 --> 00:40:37,059 They didn't come to hear me sing, honey. 715 00:40:37,227 --> 00:40:40,312 We need more money, or you need to book us at a better club. 716 00:40:40,480 --> 00:40:42,439 l know what you need before you know. 717 00:40:42,607 --> 00:40:44,775 [SlNGS lNDlSTlNCTLY] 718 00:40:44,943 --> 00:40:47,986 Mr. Manager, that was out of sight. 719 00:40:48,154 --> 00:40:51,365 Sparkle, l didn't know you had it like that. And, Dee, you were good. 720 00:40:51,533 --> 00:40:54,743 Okay. But you. Ooh, you. 721 00:40:54,911 --> 00:40:56,370 Sister, you were on fire. 722 00:40:56,538 --> 00:40:58,747 You'll mess up my lipstick. 723 00:40:58,915 --> 00:41:01,667 Yeah, well, as much as l want to mess up your lipstick, 724 00:41:01,835 --> 00:41:03,544 l gotta go to work. 725 00:41:03,711 --> 00:41:05,254 Since when you working the graveyard shift? 726 00:41:05,421 --> 00:41:08,590 Since l got a woman that's got needs, cousin. Look at her. 727 00:41:09,676 --> 00:41:12,052 [SATlN LAUGHS] 728 00:41:12,220 --> 00:41:13,387 STlX: Satin. 729 00:41:13,555 --> 00:41:15,681 Didn't know you was still in the house. Yeah. 730 00:41:15,849 --> 00:41:18,809 Let me introduce you to my family. This is Sparkle. This is Dee. 731 00:41:18,977 --> 00:41:21,436 This is Satin Struthers. Pleased to meet you. 732 00:41:21,604 --> 00:41:24,439 Pleased to meet you. Hi. 733 00:41:24,607 --> 00:41:28,485 And over here, in this corner, this is-- We know each other. 734 00:41:30,446 --> 00:41:33,323 Well, first, l'd like to congratulate you on your performance. 735 00:41:33,491 --> 00:41:35,159 Thank you. SATlN: And secondly, 736 00:41:35,326 --> 00:41:37,870 l'd like to give you something. 737 00:41:38,788 --> 00:41:40,414 You know, dreams do come true. 738 00:41:40,582 --> 00:41:41,832 [SATlN LAUGHS] 739 00:41:45,837 --> 00:41:48,213 Oh, my God. Ha-ha-ha. 740 00:41:50,258 --> 00:41:52,634 STlX: Levi! LEVl: Trying to take my girl? 741 00:41:53,178 --> 00:41:54,803 [SCREAMS] 742 00:41:56,556 --> 00:41:58,098 Get off me. 743 00:41:58,766 --> 00:42:00,434 LEVl: Let me have him! 744 00:42:01,060 --> 00:42:03,520 STlX: Come on, Levi. SATlN: What's wrong with you, Negro? 745 00:42:03,688 --> 00:42:07,232 Take me at least 30 minutes to get my hair like this. 746 00:42:08,234 --> 00:42:10,944 lt's gonna get messed up tonight anyway. Heh-heh-heh. 747 00:42:13,448 --> 00:42:17,367 l'm sorry, sisters. l'm gonna go outside and be waiting on you. 748 00:42:25,835 --> 00:42:28,962 Oh, my God. 749 00:42:29,130 --> 00:42:30,881 How could you do that to Levi? 750 00:42:31,049 --> 00:42:33,300 Oh, Levi's a grown man. He can handle himself. 751 00:42:33,468 --> 00:42:36,094 Don't listen to her. She's damn near 30 and not married. 752 00:42:36,262 --> 00:42:38,055 Shut up. You shut up. 753 00:42:38,223 --> 00:42:39,514 But Levi loves you. 754 00:42:40,433 --> 00:42:45,354 Spark, when you see a train that's gonna get you to where you're trying to go, 755 00:42:45,521 --> 00:42:47,606 you can't wait to live. 756 00:42:47,774 --> 00:42:49,816 You gotta jump on it. 757 00:42:49,984 --> 00:42:51,777 He ain't got nothing else on me. Huh? 758 00:42:51,945 --> 00:42:54,821 What he got? More money? Better clothes? 759 00:42:54,989 --> 00:42:56,949 What else he got? He got nothing on me. 760 00:42:57,116 --> 00:42:59,117 But she ain't worth it. He ain't worth it. 761 00:42:59,285 --> 00:43:01,745 You my family. l'm your blood. Then act like it! 762 00:43:01,913 --> 00:43:04,122 Act like you're my blood! Hey. 763 00:43:05,291 --> 00:43:09,294 lf not for more than the drool that you deposit on my couch every single night, 764 00:43:09,462 --> 00:43:11,964 you should have had my back. l did have your back. 765 00:43:12,131 --> 00:43:13,465 No, you didn't. 766 00:43:13,633 --> 00:43:18,470 You didn't have my back. Oh, coz. 767 00:43:18,638 --> 00:43:20,847 lt's business. 768 00:43:22,433 --> 00:43:23,475 lt's just business. 769 00:43:23,726 --> 00:43:25,727 [MUSlC PLAYlNG lN CLUB] 770 00:43:30,149 --> 00:43:32,276 Levi, where you going? 771 00:43:34,529 --> 00:43:38,240 Levi, it ain't personal. 772 00:43:39,701 --> 00:43:42,077 Just business, right? 773 00:43:47,000 --> 00:43:48,292 [BOTTLES CLATTERlNG] 774 00:43:48,459 --> 00:43:50,127 [CROWD CHEERlNG lN CLUB] 775 00:43:53,006 --> 00:43:55,340 MAN: Mercy, mercy, mercy! 776 00:43:55,842 --> 00:43:57,968 SARA: Let's get this food out here, Miss Emma. 777 00:43:58,136 --> 00:43:59,678 REVEREND: Mm-mm. Uh-huh. 778 00:43:59,846 --> 00:44:02,222 The Lord loves good-smelling food. 779 00:44:02,390 --> 00:44:04,182 DOLORES: Smells so good, Mama. 780 00:44:04,350 --> 00:44:06,560 Thank you, baby. Delicious. 781 00:44:07,520 --> 00:44:10,230 Okay. Reverend, will you bless the food, please? 782 00:44:10,398 --> 00:44:12,607 Sister's not here yet. She said she was coming. 783 00:44:12,775 --> 00:44:16,486 Sparkle, those who do, do, baby. 784 00:44:16,904 --> 00:44:18,780 Pastor, thank you. 785 00:44:18,948 --> 00:44:20,741 Please, bow our heads. 786 00:44:20,908 --> 00:44:22,367 Our Father in heaven, 787 00:44:22,535 --> 00:44:25,704 for this meal you have given, we want to say thank you. 788 00:44:26,247 --> 00:44:29,333 And, mm, bless the ones who prepared it. 789 00:44:29,500 --> 00:44:32,627 And, Lord, as we share it, will you stay with us, 790 00:44:32,795 --> 00:44:34,171 and be our guest of honor? 791 00:44:34,339 --> 00:44:38,216 But not just at this meal, but God in our waking, 792 00:44:38,384 --> 00:44:41,803 God in our speaking, God in our playing, 793 00:44:41,971 --> 00:44:43,555 God in our digesting, 794 00:44:43,723 --> 00:44:47,726 God in our working, God in our resting. 795 00:44:47,894 --> 00:44:49,895 ln a world where so many are lonely, 796 00:44:50,063 --> 00:44:54,149 may we share this friendship with joyful hearts. 797 00:44:54,317 --> 00:44:59,404 Amen. May this food, so fresh and fragrant, 798 00:44:59,572 --> 00:45:03,450 call forth reverence for you in our souls. 799 00:45:03,618 --> 00:45:06,953 As you give this strength to our perishable limbs, 800 00:45:10,375 --> 00:45:14,044 And let's not forget the blessings on this family, Father God. 801 00:45:14,212 --> 00:45:17,672 Lord, we thank you. Amen. 802 00:45:17,840 --> 00:45:19,007 ALL: Amen! 803 00:45:19,175 --> 00:45:21,885 Now, that's why black folks can't get ahead, right there. 804 00:45:22,428 --> 00:45:23,762 Not because we lazy. 805 00:45:23,930 --> 00:45:26,890 lt's because we're too busy praying over 40 acres and a mule. 806 00:45:27,058 --> 00:45:29,101 Now, by the time black folks get to "amen," 807 00:45:29,268 --> 00:45:31,269 the mule is dog food, 808 00:45:31,437 --> 00:45:35,023 and the 40 acres is sold from underneath us. 809 00:45:35,191 --> 00:45:36,608 Because we too busy praying. 810 00:45:36,818 --> 00:45:38,318 [CHUCKLES] 811 00:45:38,986 --> 00:45:41,613 Mom, this is Satin. 812 00:45:42,448 --> 00:45:45,242 Pleasure. Pleasure is mine, all mine. 813 00:45:50,623 --> 00:45:52,707 [WHlSPERS] Two dollars say he doesn't make it to dessert. 814 00:45:52,875 --> 00:45:55,794 [WHlSPERS] Five says he doesn't get food on his plate. Look at Mama's face. 815 00:45:56,504 --> 00:45:58,380 This is Mrs. Waters. SATlN: Pleasure. 816 00:45:58,548 --> 00:46:00,215 SlSTER: And Tune Ann. SATlN: Hey, Tune Ann. 817 00:46:01,008 --> 00:46:02,050 SlSTER: My sisters. SATlN: Hey. 818 00:46:02,218 --> 00:46:04,636 And this is the Reverend Bryce. Mm-hm. 819 00:46:04,804 --> 00:46:07,013 What do you say, Rev? Mm-hm. 820 00:46:07,181 --> 00:46:08,473 Satin Struthers. 821 00:46:08,641 --> 00:46:11,351 Yeah, yeah, l seen you on TV. 822 00:46:11,519 --> 00:46:14,563 You were pretty hard on the folk in Detroit after the riots. 823 00:46:15,648 --> 00:46:19,151 Well, l was telling the truth, you know. lt shows a lack of intelligence 824 00:46:19,318 --> 00:46:21,486 for someone to loot their own neighborhood. 825 00:46:21,654 --> 00:46:22,946 Well, people were angry. 826 00:46:23,114 --> 00:46:24,990 At white people. Heh. 827 00:46:25,158 --> 00:46:27,617 Hell, go tear up they shit. What--? 828 00:46:27,910 --> 00:46:31,246 Ahem. Definitely not making it to dessert. 829 00:46:31,414 --> 00:46:34,458 Excuse me. l'm sorry. Hail Mary. 830 00:46:35,668 --> 00:46:36,710 That's Catholic. 831 00:46:37,295 --> 00:46:38,670 lt's still Christian, right? 832 00:46:39,172 --> 00:46:42,507 l mean, come on. l understand, l understand. 833 00:46:42,675 --> 00:46:46,052 l was trying to get black people to see it from a different perspective. 834 00:46:46,220 --> 00:46:49,473 Burning and looting your own neighborhood may be misguided, 835 00:46:50,183 --> 00:46:54,060 but at least those people out there were trying to fight to change the system. 836 00:46:54,228 --> 00:46:56,021 Now, with all due respect, 837 00:46:56,189 --> 00:46:59,941 you just trying to make a dollar off their pain. 838 00:47:01,360 --> 00:47:05,363 l bet you know a little bit more about making dollars off of people's pain. 839 00:47:05,531 --> 00:47:07,407 You packing them into church every Sunday. 840 00:47:07,575 --> 00:47:10,368 Giving them a show, got them hooting and hollering. Yeah. 841 00:47:10,536 --> 00:47:11,578 You know what, Rev? 842 00:47:11,746 --> 00:47:13,788 The only difference between me and you, 843 00:47:13,956 --> 00:47:17,000 is you collect your fee at the pew, 844 00:47:17,168 --> 00:47:19,169 l collect mine at the door. 845 00:47:21,214 --> 00:47:23,715 [TUNE CHEWlNG LOUDLY] 846 00:47:27,887 --> 00:47:30,055 Well, Ms. Anderson, 847 00:47:31,349 --> 00:47:34,059 l guess now is a good time for me to let you know 848 00:47:34,227 --> 00:47:37,562 that l asked your daughter to marry me. 849 00:47:37,772 --> 00:47:39,564 [CHUCKLES] 850 00:47:39,732 --> 00:47:41,399 SlSTER: Surprise. 851 00:47:42,318 --> 00:47:43,652 He asked me last night. 852 00:47:43,819 --> 00:47:47,697 Got down on one knee and told me that he couldn't live without me. 853 00:47:47,865 --> 00:47:52,911 Sister, you're going to marry this man? 854 00:47:53,079 --> 00:47:57,666 He disrespects our home, the reverend. 855 00:47:57,833 --> 00:48:00,752 Oh, he's a comedian. He was just trying to make us laugh. 856 00:48:01,295 --> 00:48:03,672 He's a really good man. 857 00:48:03,839 --> 00:48:05,840 Even goes to church sometimes. Heh. 858 00:48:06,008 --> 00:48:09,761 Granted, it is for material, but l am there, 859 00:48:09,929 --> 00:48:11,429 and God knows my heart. SlSTER: Stop. 860 00:48:11,597 --> 00:48:13,223 SATlN: l got a good heart. Stop. 861 00:48:13,391 --> 00:48:15,392 He tithes. 862 00:48:16,435 --> 00:48:17,894 [SCOFFS] 863 00:48:18,479 --> 00:48:21,439 Child, l think enough of you to introduce you 864 00:48:21,607 --> 00:48:25,443 to dentists and doctors and accountants. 865 00:48:25,611 --> 00:48:28,405 But, no, not you. 866 00:48:28,573 --> 00:48:30,115 You want to whore with this coon. 867 00:48:30,283 --> 00:48:32,200 Mom! Sparkle. 868 00:48:33,995 --> 00:48:35,245 [SCOFFS] 869 00:48:36,080 --> 00:48:40,584 Um, Ms. Anderson, l'm probably more of a Sambo. 870 00:48:43,212 --> 00:48:48,383 l coon from time to time, but Sambo's my go-to. 871 00:48:50,720 --> 00:48:54,514 Baby, think more of yourself. 872 00:48:54,682 --> 00:48:59,978 l know you're worried about getting older and who's gonna marry you. 873 00:49:00,146 --> 00:49:01,855 But get older, not desperate! 874 00:49:02,023 --> 00:49:04,441 Desperate? Heh. 875 00:49:05,318 --> 00:49:07,652 l'm doing a whole lot better than you ever did. 876 00:49:08,529 --> 00:49:11,448 Just keeping a man is a whole lot better than you ever did. 877 00:49:11,616 --> 00:49:13,992 Ladies, please. l think-- EMMA: No, no, no, Reverend. 878 00:49:14,160 --> 00:49:16,620 Let her get her attention. She doesn't have much else. 879 00:49:17,121 --> 00:49:20,915 Maybe this is a conversation-- Me getting a husband is not about me. 880 00:49:21,083 --> 00:49:24,794 lt's about her. lt's not my fault that she got knocked up at 1 6, 881 00:49:25,046 --> 00:49:27,964 and is trying to convince folks she's the perfect mother, 882 00:49:28,132 --> 00:49:31,676 raised some good girls. Sparkle's gonna follow up behind you, 883 00:49:31,844 --> 00:49:34,846 and be a little church mouse and make dresses. 884 00:49:35,014 --> 00:49:37,265 And if she's lucky, she'll be a preacher's wife. 885 00:49:37,433 --> 00:49:41,561 Dee's gonna be a doctor, and l'm just supposed to marry one? 886 00:49:41,729 --> 00:49:44,397 Funny thing is, maybe l could have snagged one, 887 00:49:44,565 --> 00:49:46,816 if you'd sent me to school like these two. 888 00:49:46,984 --> 00:49:49,986 But instead, l was at home, raising your kids, 889 00:49:50,154 --> 00:49:52,155 while you were laid up in your own vomit. 890 00:49:52,323 --> 00:49:54,157 Sister, 891 00:49:54,325 --> 00:49:56,951 if you gonna tell my tragic story, 892 00:49:57,119 --> 00:50:00,121 give me the honor of getting it correct. 893 00:50:00,331 --> 00:50:02,290 Yeah, l passed out a few times. 894 00:50:02,458 --> 00:50:05,085 Sure, l've had my moments. 895 00:50:05,252 --> 00:50:11,758 But you've never, ever, ever seen me laying in my own vomit. 896 00:50:12,176 --> 00:50:13,551 Whatever you say, Mama. 897 00:50:15,096 --> 00:50:19,933 The fact is, l was desperate back then. 898 00:50:20,101 --> 00:50:22,394 Right now, l'm trying to get myself out of here, 899 00:50:22,561 --> 00:50:25,563 and get myself more than a color TV and half a room. 900 00:50:25,731 --> 00:50:27,023 lt's okay. 901 00:50:27,191 --> 00:50:29,192 [♪♪♪] 902 00:50:35,408 --> 00:50:37,492 Well, we better go. 903 00:50:37,660 --> 00:50:41,705 Ms. Anderson, thanks for what looked like could have been a great dinner. 904 00:50:44,291 --> 00:50:45,333 We better go. 905 00:50:48,754 --> 00:50:50,672 EMMA: Sister! 906 00:50:50,840 --> 00:50:55,593 You leave my house, there's no coming back. 907 00:50:56,679 --> 00:50:57,887 Not this time. 908 00:51:08,941 --> 00:51:12,402 Sparkle. Sparkle! 909 00:51:20,995 --> 00:51:23,163 Are you still gonna be part of the group? 910 00:51:24,457 --> 00:51:28,460 That's not exactly what was on my mind, Spark. 911 00:51:28,627 --> 00:51:30,503 Yeah, sure. 912 00:51:40,055 --> 00:51:42,098 SPARKLE: Dee, say something. 913 00:51:45,478 --> 00:51:46,561 Congratulations. 914 00:51:48,105 --> 00:51:52,567 Thank you. 915 00:51:57,198 --> 00:51:59,073 Come here. 916 00:52:01,243 --> 00:52:02,577 l love you, Spark. 917 00:52:05,706 --> 00:52:07,624 lt's okay. 918 00:52:52,503 --> 00:52:54,504 [ENGlNE REVVlNG] 919 00:52:57,800 --> 00:52:59,926 Where you want to go? 920 00:53:00,094 --> 00:53:01,803 Anywhere. 921 00:53:01,971 --> 00:53:04,973 [MARVlN GAYE & TAMMl TERRELL'S "YOU'RE ALL l NEED TO GET BY" PLAYlNG] 922 00:53:05,474 --> 00:53:09,477 ♪ Oh, oh Yeah, yeah, yeah ♪ 923 00:53:09,645 --> 00:53:10,937 ♪ Yeah ♪ 924 00:53:12,648 --> 00:53:16,067 ♪ You're all l need ♪ ♪ Like sweet morning dew ♪ 925 00:53:16,235 --> 00:53:18,486 ♪ To get by ♪ ♪ l took one look at you ♪ 926 00:53:18,654 --> 00:53:22,574 ♪ And it was plain to see You were my destiny ♪ 927 00:53:22,741 --> 00:53:23,950 ♪ You're all ♪ 928 00:53:24,159 --> 00:53:26,327 SlSTER: Close your eyes. 929 00:53:27,997 --> 00:53:29,038 [SATlN CHUCKLES] 930 00:53:29,206 --> 00:53:34,669 ♪ l'll sacrifice for you Dedicate my life to you ♪ 931 00:53:35,170 --> 00:53:38,965 Okay, you can open them. 932 00:53:39,133 --> 00:53:40,216 [CHUCKLES] 933 00:53:40,384 --> 00:53:42,510 Your cup of coffee, sir. 934 00:53:45,723 --> 00:53:47,432 l appreciate it, baby. 935 00:53:47,600 --> 00:53:51,311 You know, Daddy got to wake up a little faster and a little stronger. 936 00:53:51,478 --> 00:53:55,481 You'll be surprised with what this gonna do when we make love. 937 00:53:56,442 --> 00:53:57,650 [BOTH CHUCKLE] 938 00:53:57,818 --> 00:54:01,237 Can't be any better than it already is. 939 00:54:07,369 --> 00:54:11,289 ♪ Yeah I need you, darling ♪ 940 00:54:11,457 --> 00:54:13,708 ♪ Oh, l need ♪ ♪ You're all ♪ 941 00:54:13,876 --> 00:54:17,378 ♪ You're all l need ♪ ♪ Oh, oh, oh, oh ♪ 942 00:54:17,546 --> 00:54:19,964 ♪ Oh ♪ ♪ Oh, your love ♪♪ 943 00:54:20,674 --> 00:54:21,716 [SNlFFS] 944 00:54:21,884 --> 00:54:23,885 [SPARKLE HUMMlNG] 945 00:54:24,303 --> 00:54:26,471 DOLORES: Are you catching a cold? No, l'm fine. 946 00:54:26,639 --> 00:54:28,890 Okay, from "You bring out the woman in me." 947 00:54:29,058 --> 00:54:30,934 Five, six, seven, eight. 948 00:54:31,143 --> 00:54:34,938 ♪ You bring out the woman Hmm, hmm ♪ 949 00:54:35,105 --> 00:54:36,230 ♪ Can you see? ♪ 950 00:54:36,398 --> 00:54:37,774 DOLORES: Can you not hit my hand every time? 951 00:54:37,942 --> 00:54:41,110 Okay, come on, come on. Five, six, seven, eight. 952 00:54:41,320 --> 00:54:45,323 ♪ You bring out the woman Hmm, hmm ♪♪ 953 00:54:45,491 --> 00:54:48,159 Y'all ain't got to go home, 954 00:54:48,327 --> 00:54:49,494 but you know the rest. 955 00:54:51,246 --> 00:54:54,332 Oh, they were just leaving. Uh... 956 00:54:54,500 --> 00:54:56,209 Baby, you got some cab fare for them? 957 00:54:56,377 --> 00:54:58,252 Cab fare? 958 00:54:58,837 --> 00:55:00,672 You the one opening for Aretha Franklin. 959 00:55:02,049 --> 00:55:05,426 l mean, hell, if l had any sense, l'd be living off your ass. 960 00:55:05,594 --> 00:55:06,803 [SNORTS] 961 00:55:08,389 --> 00:55:11,516 l'm funny, Sparkle? l'm funny? Yeah. 962 00:55:11,684 --> 00:55:14,769 So you laughing at me like them white folks that l coon for? 963 00:55:16,480 --> 00:55:17,522 No. Satin. 964 00:55:17,690 --> 00:55:19,983 Well, you should. 965 00:55:20,150 --> 00:55:22,819 That's how l'm paying for all this heat you sucking up. 966 00:55:22,987 --> 00:55:25,446 Satin, l'm just-- Let's just go. Come on, just go. 967 00:55:25,614 --> 00:55:27,156 Grab your book. 968 00:55:27,783 --> 00:55:29,784 [♪♪♪] 969 00:55:35,332 --> 00:55:36,541 DOLORES: Ready for TV, Ms. Sparkle? 970 00:55:36,709 --> 00:55:39,085 Oh, my God, Ms. Franklin! 971 00:55:39,253 --> 00:55:40,294 Hello. 972 00:55:40,462 --> 00:55:43,047 Today ain't the day to be fashionably late. 973 00:55:43,215 --> 00:55:44,257 You're fine. 974 00:55:44,425 --> 00:55:46,801 Stix says Ms. Franklin's not here. Running late. 975 00:55:47,302 --> 00:55:50,304 l'm worried because that's gonna cut it close to us getting home. 976 00:55:50,472 --> 00:55:51,681 Sure is. 977 00:55:52,433 --> 00:55:54,142 Do you have any more pins? 978 00:55:54,309 --> 00:55:57,311 l'm running out of mine over here and l need some more. 979 00:55:57,479 --> 00:55:59,731 l can't get this thing on. 980 00:55:59,898 --> 00:56:00,940 [♪♪♪] 981 00:56:01,108 --> 00:56:02,442 What happened to your face? 982 00:56:02,609 --> 00:56:04,736 Oh, it ain't nothing. 983 00:56:04,903 --> 00:56:06,529 He did that to you, didn't he? 984 00:56:06,697 --> 00:56:08,322 l had an accident. 985 00:56:08,490 --> 00:56:10,575 Oh, so, what, you tripped and hit his fist? 986 00:56:10,743 --> 00:56:11,993 Get out. 987 00:56:12,745 --> 00:56:13,786 Excuse me? 988 00:56:14,538 --> 00:56:16,581 l told you to get out of my face. 989 00:56:16,749 --> 00:56:19,083 He's beating you, and you're taking it out on me? 990 00:56:19,251 --> 00:56:22,045 Just go. Go! Get out! No! 991 00:56:22,212 --> 00:56:24,380 l don't need to hear this. Huh? 992 00:56:25,549 --> 00:56:28,217 Jeez, she's always in my business! Somebody ought to be! 993 00:56:28,385 --> 00:56:31,137 Shut up. You guys, stop. Don't do this! 994 00:56:31,305 --> 00:56:32,472 Not tonight. 995 00:56:36,143 --> 00:56:38,269 Please tell me that's not what l think it is. 996 00:56:39,229 --> 00:56:42,273 We have to open up for Aretha Franklin tonight, right? 997 00:56:42,441 --> 00:56:44,275 Right? Right. 998 00:56:44,443 --> 00:56:48,696 Well, Sister can't fly on one wing. 999 00:56:51,909 --> 00:56:52,992 [SlSTER SNlFFlNG] 1000 00:56:55,370 --> 00:56:58,372 ["SOMETHlNG HE CAN FEEL" lNTRO PLAYlNG OVER SPEAKERS] 1001 00:57:16,975 --> 00:57:29,237 ♪ Shoo-ooh ♪ 1002 00:57:30,489 --> 00:57:35,284 ♪ Many say That l'm too young ♪ 1003 00:57:35,452 --> 00:57:41,124 ♪ To let you know Just where l'm coming from ♪ 1004 00:57:42,417 --> 00:57:48,923 ♪ But you will see lt's just a matter of time ♪ 1005 00:57:49,091 --> 00:57:54,428 ♪ My love will surely make you mine ♪ 1006 00:57:54,596 --> 00:58:00,017 ♪ Well, l'm Livin' in a world of ghetto life ♪ 1007 00:58:00,727 --> 00:58:03,563 ♪ Everyone seems so uptight ♪ 1008 00:58:03,730 --> 00:58:08,693 ♪ But nothing's wrong And it's all right with my man ♪ 1009 00:58:08,861 --> 00:58:09,986 ♪ My man ♪ 1010 00:58:10,279 --> 00:58:13,197 ♪ l like the way we carry on ♪ 1011 00:58:13,365 --> 00:58:16,909 ♪ His loving lt sends me on and on ♪ 1012 00:58:17,077 --> 00:58:19,912 ♪ With my man ♪ 1013 00:58:20,873 --> 00:58:23,749 ♪ People out there can understand ♪ 1014 00:58:24,293 --> 00:58:26,460 [ON TV] ♪ l'm giving him something He can feel ♪ 1015 00:58:26,628 --> 00:58:27,879 [CLEARS THROAT] 1016 00:58:30,257 --> 00:58:35,011 ♪ To let him know That this love is real ♪ 1017 00:58:35,387 --> 00:58:36,554 [SlSTER SCATS] 1018 00:58:36,722 --> 00:58:41,976 ♪ Oh, yeah Giving him something he can feel ♪ 1019 00:58:42,144 --> 00:58:43,895 Well, l'll be damned. 1020 00:58:44,313 --> 00:58:48,232 ♪ To let him know This love is real ♪ 1021 00:58:49,693 --> 00:58:53,529 ♪ This love is real Ooh ♪ 1022 00:58:53,780 --> 00:58:56,991 So much love for us, it seems. 1023 00:58:57,159 --> 00:58:59,994 So much hope for material things. 1024 00:59:00,662 --> 00:59:03,831 Are they only in my dreams? 1025 00:59:04,041 --> 00:59:06,334 ♪ Yeah Yeah, yeah, yeah ♪ 1026 00:59:06,501 --> 00:59:08,169 So l write this song for you, 1027 00:59:09,379 --> 00:59:11,923 to prove that real things do come true. 1028 00:59:12,257 --> 00:59:14,175 ♪ Ooh ♪ 1029 00:59:14,343 --> 00:59:16,969 Tell me, what does it mean? 1030 00:59:17,471 --> 00:59:22,433 ♪ Well, l'm Livin' in a world of ghetto life ♪ 1031 00:59:23,060 --> 00:59:25,728 ♪ Everyone seems so uptight ♪ 1032 00:59:25,896 --> 00:59:31,025 ♪ But nothing's wrong And it's all right with my man ♪ 1033 00:59:31,193 --> 00:59:32,860 ♪ My man ♪ 1034 00:59:33,028 --> 00:59:35,988 ♪ l like the way we carry on ♪ 1035 00:59:36,156 --> 00:59:39,742 ♪ His loving lt sends me on and on ♪ 1036 00:59:39,910 --> 00:59:41,535 ♪ With my man ♪ 1037 00:59:43,121 --> 00:59:46,165 ♪ People out there can understand ♪ 1038 00:59:46,333 --> 00:59:50,002 ♪ l'm giving him Something he can feel ♪ 1039 00:59:52,547 --> 00:59:57,426 ♪ To let him know this love is real ♪ 1040 00:59:57,594 --> 00:59:59,512 [SlSTER SCATS] 1041 00:59:59,680 --> 01:00:03,891 ♪ Yeah Giving him something he can feel ♪ 1042 01:00:04,059 --> 01:00:06,143 ♪ Baby ♪ 1043 01:00:06,311 --> 01:00:11,232 ♪ To let him know This love is real ♪ 1044 01:00:12,276 --> 01:00:17,989 ♪ Yeah Giving him something he can feel ♪ 1045 01:00:20,659 --> 01:00:24,787 ♪ l'm giving him Something he can feel ♪♪ 1046 01:00:47,519 --> 01:00:50,604 MAN: Just amazing. STlX: l know. They're special. 1047 01:00:51,315 --> 01:00:53,983 Ladies, we have a special guest. 1048 01:00:54,151 --> 01:00:56,819 This is Mr. Larry Robinson of Columbia Records. 1049 01:00:56,987 --> 01:00:58,029 Hi. Hi. 1050 01:00:58,196 --> 01:01:01,657 Oh, listen to that. They even say "hi" in harmony. 1051 01:01:01,825 --> 01:01:05,202 Mr. Robinson is senior A&R at Columbia in Los Angeles. 1052 01:01:05,370 --> 01:01:07,997 He set up an office here because he's looking for talent. 1053 01:01:08,165 --> 01:01:11,417 He wants to talk to us about a-- Excuse me, may l share? 1054 01:01:11,585 --> 01:01:12,918 Sure. Could this be my news? 1055 01:01:13,086 --> 01:01:15,004 By all means. Great. 1056 01:01:15,172 --> 01:01:17,882 First off, you were fantastic. 1057 01:01:18,050 --> 01:01:19,258 Fantastic! 1058 01:01:19,426 --> 01:01:21,677 Thanks. l want to sign you. 1059 01:01:21,845 --> 01:01:23,471 l'm going to sign you. 1060 01:01:23,638 --> 01:01:26,807 l just need to, you know, see what you're gonna look like 1061 01:01:26,975 --> 01:01:31,187 waking up next to me in the morning. Stix, what is this? 1062 01:01:31,355 --> 01:01:33,105 You know, that was an expression. 1063 01:01:33,273 --> 01:01:36,317 Okay. And it's more like, 1064 01:01:36,485 --> 01:01:39,111 l want to see you in the light of day. 1065 01:01:39,279 --> 01:01:41,697 That's a better expression. Way better. 1066 01:01:41,865 --> 01:01:45,117 l'm gonna gather a bunch of my colleagues together, 1067 01:01:45,285 --> 01:01:49,121 and you will wow us. 1068 01:01:49,289 --> 01:01:51,415 And, you know, this is your fault. 1069 01:01:51,583 --> 01:01:52,833 lt is your fault. 1070 01:01:53,001 --> 01:01:55,461 l don't even know if you guys can actually sing. 1071 01:01:55,629 --> 01:01:57,546 l couldn't take my eyes off of you. 1072 01:01:57,714 --> 01:01:59,965 Look at that, she's playing coy. 1073 01:02:00,133 --> 01:02:02,134 This is the coy one. 1074 01:02:02,302 --> 01:02:06,347 Well, that's all right. Coy plays on any number of levels. 1075 01:02:06,515 --> 01:02:08,265 So great. 1076 01:02:08,433 --> 01:02:10,643 Well, see you next week. 1077 01:02:10,811 --> 01:02:12,186 Bye. DOLORES: Thank you. 1078 01:02:12,354 --> 01:02:16,482 Y'all wowed him! Look. You got a line coming in here, girls. 1079 01:02:18,026 --> 01:02:19,276 Wow. 1080 01:02:19,444 --> 01:02:20,486 Satin. 1081 01:02:20,654 --> 01:02:21,946 Stix. 1082 01:02:22,114 --> 01:02:24,615 Huh. You been fighting? 1083 01:02:25,617 --> 01:02:26,992 No, l got a new cat. Ah. 1084 01:02:27,160 --> 01:02:29,578 Yeah, yeah, cat. That's a big-ass cat. 1085 01:02:29,746 --> 01:02:32,039 Sure is. 1086 01:02:32,207 --> 01:02:35,668 Ladies, you better get out of here. Called the cab, it's waiting out front. 1087 01:02:36,711 --> 01:02:39,422 l saw you singing to me, teasing me. 1088 01:02:40,632 --> 01:02:43,259 Y'all wowed them. And l got to run. 1089 01:02:43,427 --> 01:02:45,886 See if l can talk to Mr. Gordy, get us a bidding war. 1090 01:02:46,054 --> 01:02:47,054 DOLORES: That's right. 1091 01:02:47,222 --> 01:02:49,557 Satin. Stix. 1092 01:02:54,896 --> 01:02:56,772 Let's go, baby. You ready to go? 1093 01:02:57,607 --> 01:02:58,983 [CLEARS THROAT] 1094 01:03:01,319 --> 01:03:02,611 Y'all her new bodyguards? 1095 01:03:03,280 --> 01:03:05,573 We're big-ass cats. Hmm. 1096 01:03:21,339 --> 01:03:24,133 Come on, let's go. Mama would let you back into the house. 1097 01:03:24,843 --> 01:03:27,970 You guys, really, l fell. You said Mom used to fall a lot too. 1098 01:03:28,138 --> 01:03:32,349 You even picked her up a few times. lt was only one time. 1099 01:03:32,517 --> 01:03:34,310 Too many. 1100 01:03:34,769 --> 01:03:36,145 Sister, come home with us. 1101 01:03:38,106 --> 01:03:39,231 DOLORES: Let's go. 1102 01:03:40,066 --> 01:03:41,734 Come on. 1103 01:03:45,197 --> 01:03:47,198 [AUDlENCE APPLAUDlNG] 1104 01:03:56,416 --> 01:04:00,085 WOMAN: ♪ ln the evening ♪ 1105 01:04:00,253 --> 01:04:02,004 MAN: Bravo! 1106 01:04:02,172 --> 01:04:04,173 [PEOPLE APPLAUDlNG AND CHEERlNG] 1107 01:04:05,133 --> 01:04:07,843 ♪ When the sun goes down ♪ 1108 01:04:10,597 --> 01:04:17,102 ♪ You're gonna find me Doing what l'm doing right now ♪ 1109 01:04:17,270 --> 01:04:20,856 ♪ And that's to stick around ♪ 1110 01:04:21,024 --> 01:04:23,108 ♪ The night life ♪ 1111 01:04:25,362 --> 01:04:28,489 ♪ lt ain't no good life ♪ 1112 01:04:31,201 --> 01:04:35,329 ♪ But it's my life Yes, it is ♪♪ 1113 01:04:56,017 --> 01:04:58,936 Mama, l'm sorry. l'm sorry too. 1114 01:05:00,105 --> 01:05:04,149 Was my life not enough of a cautionary tale for you? 1115 01:05:05,110 --> 01:05:07,695 Just a mean mama, won't let you follow your dreams? 1116 01:05:09,364 --> 01:05:11,365 Well, l guess l'll be mean. 1117 01:05:11,533 --> 01:05:14,785 l will not encourage you to drive your lives straight into hell. 1118 01:05:16,037 --> 01:05:18,539 To be honest, l can take it or leave it, 1119 01:05:18,707 --> 01:05:20,541 but we are close to getting a deal. 1120 01:05:21,459 --> 01:05:23,460 They say Sister could be like Diana Ross, 1121 01:05:23,628 --> 01:05:25,963 and Sparkle could be the next Smokey Robinson, 1122 01:05:26,131 --> 01:05:28,132 as far as songwriting is concerned. 1123 01:05:28,300 --> 01:05:30,634 Dolores, l've made it very simple in this house. 1124 01:05:30,802 --> 01:05:36,557 Respect, getting an education, and having a relationship with the Lord. 1125 01:05:36,725 --> 01:05:38,684 lf you can't do that, then go. 1126 01:05:42,397 --> 01:05:45,566 Why would the Lord give me this gift if l wasn't supposed to use it? 1127 01:05:47,068 --> 01:05:49,111 What'd you say? 1128 01:05:51,573 --> 01:05:53,907 All l think about is music. 1129 01:05:54,075 --> 01:05:56,869 Everything l see, hear or feel turns into a song. 1130 01:05:57,037 --> 01:06:00,122 And l try to turn it off, but l can't. 1131 01:06:00,290 --> 01:06:03,709 And l know the Lord loves me and he wouldn't torture me, 1132 01:06:03,877 --> 01:06:06,211 with something l want to do, can't help but do. 1133 01:06:06,379 --> 01:06:09,381 So l figured l-- You figured l was wrong. 1134 01:06:11,593 --> 01:06:12,885 That l had a gift. 1135 01:06:13,053 --> 01:06:14,637 [♪♪♪] 1136 01:06:14,804 --> 01:06:18,807 Sparkle, you can have a gift. 1137 01:06:18,975 --> 01:06:21,602 lt's how you use it. 1138 01:06:22,103 --> 01:06:23,562 You want to promote good, 1139 01:06:23,730 --> 01:06:26,857 or you want more fast-tailed girls out there having children? 1140 01:06:29,611 --> 01:06:31,945 "Giving him something he can feel to let him know his love is real"? 1141 01:06:32,113 --> 01:06:33,197 Mama, that's private. 1142 01:06:33,365 --> 01:06:35,908 Sparkle, it's trash. 1143 01:06:36,284 --> 01:06:40,037 SPARKLE: No, it's not. Oh, yes, it is. 1144 01:06:46,920 --> 01:06:50,422 We're sorry for disrespecting you and the rules of your house. 1145 01:06:51,132 --> 01:06:53,509 lf you want me to go, l'll go. 1146 01:06:55,470 --> 01:06:57,429 But l can't stop now, Mama, l'm too close. 1147 01:06:59,724 --> 01:07:04,269 Another little girl with a dream, thinks she's so different 1148 01:07:04,437 --> 01:07:07,231 than all the others waiting to be discovered. 1149 01:07:08,024 --> 01:07:09,108 You go to your meeting. 1150 01:07:09,275 --> 01:07:12,152 ln fact, l want you to, so you can see what l already know. 1151 01:07:12,320 --> 01:07:14,738 You ain't getting no deal! 1152 01:07:14,906 --> 01:07:18,075 You step back in this house, and you want to stay in this house, 1153 01:07:18,243 --> 01:07:22,162 then this dream of yours is over. Do you understand? 1154 01:07:23,331 --> 01:07:24,540 Do you understand? 1155 01:07:40,849 --> 01:07:43,183 l am so proud of you. 1156 01:07:44,978 --> 01:07:48,105 So proud. 1157 01:07:48,273 --> 01:07:50,357 You better keep writing those songs. 1158 01:07:54,946 --> 01:07:56,947 [JAZZ MUSlC PLAYlNG OVER STEREO] 1159 01:08:00,827 --> 01:08:02,494 Hey, baby. 1160 01:08:02,662 --> 01:08:04,037 [CHUCKLES] 1161 01:08:05,123 --> 01:08:06,957 What are you doing? 1162 01:08:10,712 --> 01:08:13,505 Listen, l got something l need you to read for me. 1163 01:08:14,048 --> 01:08:15,424 What's this, new material? 1164 01:08:15,592 --> 01:08:19,344 Now, l wants to keep my white money, but l think this is a way 1165 01:08:19,512 --> 01:08:22,890 to cross over so l can get my black audience. 1166 01:08:23,057 --> 01:08:26,643 You know, Ham got me a gig down over at Baker's. 1167 01:08:28,396 --> 01:08:30,355 Tell me what you think. 1168 01:08:31,149 --> 01:08:32,357 l'm honored. 1169 01:08:34,444 --> 01:08:37,446 And l'm thrilled, and l'm happy. 1170 01:08:37,614 --> 01:08:39,156 Come here. 1171 01:08:40,200 --> 01:08:42,785 And l'm horny. 1172 01:08:50,084 --> 01:08:51,585 Come on, baby. Right now, baby. 1173 01:08:51,753 --> 01:08:54,755 Come on, come on, baby, we got to stay focused. 1174 01:08:54,923 --> 01:08:56,799 Okay. 1175 01:09:01,513 --> 01:09:03,138 Baby? 1176 01:09:05,433 --> 01:09:07,017 Tell me the truth. 1177 01:09:07,185 --> 01:09:09,478 Why'd the chicken cross the road? 1178 01:09:09,646 --> 01:09:12,272 Because two black guys were chasing him with a biscuit. 1179 01:09:12,440 --> 01:09:15,108 [LAUGHS] 1180 01:09:16,986 --> 01:09:19,822 No, because the chicken was trying to get away from your turkey ass. 1181 01:09:19,989 --> 01:09:21,156 [CROWD LAUGHlNG] 1182 01:09:29,123 --> 01:09:31,166 Two black guys walking down the street. 1183 01:09:31,334 --> 01:09:32,709 Boy, they were just walking. 1184 01:09:32,877 --> 01:09:34,837 They were walking, they were walking... 1185 01:09:35,004 --> 01:09:36,547 LEVl: Finally they said, "You know what? 1186 01:09:36,714 --> 01:09:39,842 We need a punch line right here, because this joke ain't got none." 1187 01:09:40,009 --> 01:09:41,385 [CROWD LAUGHlNG] 1188 01:09:44,722 --> 01:09:47,975 My joke ain't got no punch line, but you brought your girl to see me. 1189 01:09:48,142 --> 01:09:50,727 Well, l had to, you know, bring her to see how funny you were not. 1190 01:09:50,895 --> 01:09:53,897 [CROWD CHUCKLlNG] 1191 01:09:54,065 --> 01:09:56,233 You see, ladies and gentlemen? 1192 01:09:56,401 --> 01:09:59,319 You give a monkey some money, and he just don't know how to act. 1193 01:09:59,487 --> 01:10:02,197 What's the matter? You don't dig my sense of humor? 1194 01:10:04,033 --> 01:10:05,284 Hmm? 1195 01:10:06,744 --> 01:10:08,036 Man, you ain't shit. 1196 01:10:11,541 --> 01:10:14,001 And l'm gonna show you why. l ought to kick your ass! 1197 01:10:15,378 --> 01:10:18,422 You want to play? You're a wannabe! 1198 01:10:18,590 --> 01:10:21,383 LEVl: Snip-snip, hussy. SATlN: You are nothing! 1199 01:10:21,551 --> 01:10:22,759 Nothing! 1200 01:10:22,927 --> 01:10:27,472 Y'all give it up for Satin Struthers. Clap. Hey, Tammy, nice to see you. 1201 01:10:27,640 --> 01:10:29,182 You ain't never looked better. 1202 01:10:31,561 --> 01:10:33,562 [♪♪♪] 1203 01:10:37,442 --> 01:10:39,443 [lNAUDlBLE DlALOGUE] 1204 01:11:44,634 --> 01:11:46,760 [PHONE RlNGS] 1205 01:11:47,011 --> 01:11:48,428 RECEPTlONlST: Columbia Records. May l help you? 1206 01:11:48,596 --> 01:11:49,846 These girls, man. 1207 01:11:50,014 --> 01:11:51,056 [BELL DlNGS] 1208 01:11:51,224 --> 01:11:54,226 [HANK BALLARD'S "HOW YOU GONNA GET RESPECT" PLAYlNG] 1209 01:12:00,483 --> 01:12:02,693 ♪ How you gonna get respect ♪ 1210 01:12:02,860 --> 01:12:05,320 ♪ lf you haven't cut Your process yet? ♪ 1211 01:12:05,488 --> 01:12:07,572 ♪ How you gonna get respect ♪ 1212 01:12:07,740 --> 01:12:10,492 ♪ lf you haven't cut Your process yet? ♪♪ 1213 01:12:10,660 --> 01:12:15,038 What the hell is that on top of your head? The man said he wanted us dolled up. 1214 01:12:15,206 --> 01:12:17,124 Plus, low maintenance for medical school. 1215 01:12:17,291 --> 01:12:20,377 l haven't gotten off the wait list, but l think in the affirmative. 1216 01:12:20,545 --> 01:12:23,672 No, not today, Dee. Y'all supposed to look the same. 1217 01:12:23,840 --> 01:12:26,299 How l'm supposed to sell that? Better figure it out. 1218 01:12:26,467 --> 01:12:27,968 Sparkle, thank God you're here. 1219 01:12:28,136 --> 01:12:30,137 What? What's wrong? Look at her. 1220 01:12:30,304 --> 01:12:32,139 Okay, l'll be right back. 1221 01:12:32,306 --> 01:12:35,183 Stay here, look out for Sister. 1222 01:12:35,810 --> 01:12:37,686 So, what do you think? 1223 01:12:39,272 --> 01:12:42,357 We were taught that if we don't have anything nice to say to not say anything. 1224 01:12:42,525 --> 01:12:45,068 l want to hear it. l have to go to the bathroom. 1225 01:12:45,236 --> 01:12:46,486 l'll be back. l'll come. 1226 01:12:46,654 --> 01:12:47,863 l'm going to the bathroom. 1227 01:12:48,031 --> 01:12:50,198 l'll watch you pee. You're not gonna disown me. 1228 01:12:50,408 --> 01:12:56,121 [SOFTLY] ♪ Your tender smile Gives me happy thoughts ♪ 1229 01:12:57,832 --> 01:13:01,543 ♪ Your Your tender smile ♪♪ 1230 01:13:03,171 --> 01:13:05,797 Man, l told you not to bring her. l tried. 1231 01:13:05,965 --> 01:13:07,883 Not hard enough. SPARKLE: Look, l'm sorry. 1232 01:13:08,051 --> 01:13:10,844 Just lock the door. What is going on in here? 1233 01:13:11,012 --> 01:13:13,180 [♪♪♪] 1234 01:13:13,347 --> 01:13:16,183 What else is he pushing into you besides his fists? 1235 01:13:16,350 --> 01:13:18,894 Just mind your business. l'm fine. 1236 01:13:19,604 --> 01:13:20,645 l'm fine. 1237 01:13:20,813 --> 01:13:23,356 So you just gonna let him kill you? lt's not that bad. 1238 01:13:23,524 --> 01:13:26,568 lt's nothing makeup can't cover up. 1239 01:13:26,736 --> 01:13:29,738 You get me that face powder l needed? Are you crazy? 1240 01:13:29,906 --> 01:13:32,616 Give that to her and you're gonna wind up looking like her. 1241 01:13:32,784 --> 01:13:35,744 Look, if you want me to sing for this man, l need my makeup. 1242 01:13:35,912 --> 01:13:38,330 l didn't know what to do. She's sick with or without it. 1243 01:13:38,498 --> 01:13:40,248 Oh, please, Sparkle! 1244 01:13:40,416 --> 01:13:43,043 All you're worried about is getting that record deal. 1245 01:13:43,211 --> 01:13:46,546 You're not thinking about her. You're busy using her like everybody else. 1246 01:13:46,714 --> 01:13:49,633 That's crazy. That's my sister, l love her. Then flush it. 1247 01:13:49,801 --> 01:13:53,720 Come on. Come on! Just give it to me. No, l'm not gonna let you kill yourself. 1248 01:13:54,388 --> 01:13:55,472 Oh! 1249 01:13:55,723 --> 01:13:57,099 What's going on? 1250 01:13:57,266 --> 01:13:58,683 You tell me. 1251 01:13:58,851 --> 01:14:01,436 My receptionist says your lead singer is beat up 1252 01:14:01,604 --> 01:14:04,231 and drugged up in my damn utility closet. 1253 01:14:04,398 --> 01:14:06,983 No, Sister, she ain't here yet. 1254 01:14:07,151 --> 01:14:08,401 We'll be out in a second. 1255 01:14:08,569 --> 01:14:10,070 Use your key. 1256 01:14:14,867 --> 01:14:16,868 [♪♪♪] 1257 01:14:17,537 --> 01:14:21,331 lt's like l said. l need to see them in the light of day. 1258 01:14:24,418 --> 01:14:26,419 [SlSTER PANTlNG] 1259 01:14:30,675 --> 01:14:32,134 [♪♪♪] 1260 01:14:32,301 --> 01:14:34,302 [THUNDER RUMBLlNG] 1261 01:14:55,158 --> 01:14:57,993 Stix, baby, what's going on? l'm leaving. 1262 01:14:59,745 --> 01:15:01,329 Baby, l want you to come with me. 1263 01:15:02,290 --> 01:15:05,208 We can go down to the courthouse, 1264 01:15:05,376 --> 01:15:07,794 get married, then leave if it makes it easier. 1265 01:15:08,963 --> 01:15:11,965 l hope that wasn't your proposal, l imagined something different. 1266 01:15:12,133 --> 01:15:16,386 Baby, we got to get out of here. People are trying to destroy what we built. 1267 01:15:16,554 --> 01:15:17,846 You and me, we started this. 1268 01:15:18,014 --> 01:15:21,391 We'll put the group back together when Sister gets well. 1269 01:15:21,559 --> 01:15:24,728 Sparkle, it's over. 1270 01:15:26,898 --> 01:15:29,482 Baby, we got to start over, and not here. 1271 01:15:29,650 --> 01:15:32,527 l mean, Detroit... Detroit is dying. 1272 01:15:32,695 --> 01:15:34,946 All these riots. 1273 01:15:35,114 --> 01:15:37,157 l even heard Motown is moving to California. 1274 01:15:37,325 --> 01:15:38,867 You're talking about California? 1275 01:15:39,035 --> 01:15:42,996 l'm talking about going anywhere where we can live our dreams. Why not? 1276 01:15:44,582 --> 01:15:46,041 [♪♪♪] 1277 01:15:46,209 --> 01:15:47,667 Huh? 1278 01:15:48,711 --> 01:15:50,086 l can't leave, Stix. 1279 01:15:54,342 --> 01:15:55,759 Then you stay, then. 1280 01:15:55,927 --> 01:15:59,721 Don't make me choose between my family and you, Stix. 1281 01:15:59,889 --> 01:16:02,182 Baby, l'm not making you do anything. 1282 01:16:03,351 --> 01:16:04,809 Stix, don't leave me. 1283 01:16:04,977 --> 01:16:06,728 Sparkle, l'm asking you to come with me. 1284 01:16:08,773 --> 01:16:11,066 l'm asking you to come with me as my wife. 1285 01:16:13,152 --> 01:16:15,654 Baby, l need you to come with me. 1286 01:16:15,821 --> 01:16:17,030 You coming? 1287 01:16:21,619 --> 01:16:24,955 You know, your mama really did a number on you, baby. 1288 01:16:48,980 --> 01:16:52,482 Come on, Sparkle. She doesn't need those dresses, she needs clothes. 1289 01:16:52,650 --> 01:16:54,859 l'm coming. Well, hurry up. 1290 01:16:55,027 --> 01:16:56,319 You two are funny. 1291 01:16:56,487 --> 01:16:59,114 You can pack the bed if you want. l'm not going anywhere. 1292 01:16:59,282 --> 01:17:02,117 Oh, yes, you are. You awake? You awake now? 1293 01:17:02,285 --> 01:17:04,035 Get off me! Get up. 1294 01:17:04,203 --> 01:17:06,955 Get off me. Get up. Let's go. 1295 01:17:07,123 --> 01:17:09,749 Want to be manhandled? Come on. Get off me. 1296 01:17:09,917 --> 01:17:11,251 Don't hurt her. 1297 01:17:11,419 --> 01:17:13,253 You didn't say anything when she hit me. 1298 01:17:13,421 --> 01:17:15,463 SPARKLE: No. What is wrong with you? 1299 01:17:15,631 --> 01:17:19,259 Stop it. Stop, come on. Stop, guys. 1300 01:17:19,427 --> 01:17:21,428 [♪♪♪] 1301 01:17:26,017 --> 01:17:27,934 What's going on, baby? 1302 01:17:31,355 --> 01:17:34,399 Uh, they call themselves saving me, 1303 01:17:34,567 --> 01:17:38,278 but l told them l wasn't going anywhere. 1304 01:17:44,118 --> 01:17:46,619 Y'all need to get the hell out of my house. 1305 01:17:48,456 --> 01:17:50,665 We're sorry we brought chaos into your home, 1306 01:17:50,833 --> 01:17:53,418 but our sister is sick. We just want her to get well. 1307 01:17:53,586 --> 01:17:56,463 She's not listening to us, but if you told her, she would go. 1308 01:17:56,630 --> 01:17:59,049 Or for her to go, she-- 1309 01:17:59,216 --> 01:18:00,300 You talk too damn much! 1310 01:18:02,178 --> 01:18:04,512 Learn to shut your mouth. 1311 01:18:04,972 --> 01:18:07,223 That's my sister! 1312 01:18:07,391 --> 01:18:08,850 SATlN: Oh, y'all want some of this? 1313 01:18:09,018 --> 01:18:10,643 Y'all want some of this? 1314 01:18:10,811 --> 01:18:12,562 Y'all want some of me? 1315 01:18:12,730 --> 01:18:16,024 Shit! Get off me! Get off me! 1316 01:18:16,192 --> 01:18:18,485 The hell's wrong with you? 1317 01:18:21,697 --> 01:18:24,366 Come on, you want it too? Huh? 1318 01:18:25,201 --> 01:18:26,785 Little Miss Sparkle. Aah! 1319 01:18:36,087 --> 01:18:38,088 [GASPlNG] 1320 01:18:46,639 --> 01:18:49,766 SPARKLE: Oh, my God. Oh, my God. Oh, my God. ls he dead? 1321 01:18:56,440 --> 01:18:58,608 Give this to me. 1322 01:18:58,776 --> 01:19:01,444 You need to get out of here. Oh, my God. 1323 01:19:01,612 --> 01:19:04,781 No. No. No. 1324 01:19:05,783 --> 01:19:09,035 Come on, wake up. Please. 1325 01:19:09,203 --> 01:19:12,622 Come on. One, two, three. 1326 01:19:12,790 --> 01:19:15,917 One, two, three. 1327 01:19:16,085 --> 01:19:17,752 Please, wake, wake, wake. 1328 01:19:23,092 --> 01:19:24,509 Wake up. 1329 01:19:24,677 --> 01:19:26,678 Please, wake, wake, wake. 1330 01:19:26,846 --> 01:19:28,221 Wake up. 1331 01:19:28,389 --> 01:19:30,682 Please wake up. He's dead. 1332 01:19:30,850 --> 01:19:33,810 Sister, he's not dead. Look at me. He's dead. 1333 01:19:35,312 --> 01:19:36,479 He's dead. No! 1334 01:19:36,647 --> 01:19:38,356 You have to go. No. 1335 01:19:38,524 --> 01:19:43,069 Mama was right. lf l hadn't been scared to sing, we would've never had a group. 1336 01:19:43,237 --> 01:19:47,198 He would've never went after you-- l would love to hug you right now, 1337 01:19:47,366 --> 01:19:50,952 and tell you why this isn't your fault, but l can't. 1338 01:19:51,120 --> 01:19:52,495 You just have to go. 1339 01:19:52,663 --> 01:19:54,914 Dee, you get out of here! 1340 01:19:55,082 --> 01:19:57,167 You take her with you! Go! 1341 01:19:57,334 --> 01:19:59,794 Don't say anything to anyone. 1342 01:19:59,962 --> 01:20:01,880 You were never here. 1343 01:20:02,047 --> 01:20:03,923 Go! DOLORES: Come on, come on. 1344 01:20:04,091 --> 01:20:05,800 SPARKLE: We can't leave her here. 1345 01:20:11,557 --> 01:20:16,519 Goddamn you! Goddamn you! 1346 01:20:16,687 --> 01:20:18,730 Damn it! 1347 01:20:19,315 --> 01:20:21,191 [SOBBlNG] 1348 01:20:25,446 --> 01:20:28,615 Oh, baby. 1349 01:20:28,782 --> 01:20:30,492 Baby. 1350 01:20:30,659 --> 01:20:33,495 Baby, what did we do? 1351 01:20:33,662 --> 01:20:37,123 Oh, baby. 1352 01:20:37,750 --> 01:20:39,751 [SOBBlNG] 1353 01:21:01,440 --> 01:21:02,982 [THUNDER RUMBLlNG] 1354 01:21:08,822 --> 01:21:10,823 [♪♪♪] 1355 01:21:39,937 --> 01:21:42,939 [WHlTNEY HOUSTON'S "HlS EYE lS ON THE SPARROW" PLAYlNG] 1356 01:21:48,487 --> 01:21:50,863 ♪ Ooh, ooh, ooh ♪ 1357 01:21:59,081 --> 01:22:02,166 ♪ Why ♪ 1358 01:22:03,294 --> 01:22:10,091 ♪ Should l feel discouraged? ♪ 1359 01:22:13,762 --> 01:22:15,597 ♪ And ♪ 1360 01:22:15,764 --> 01:22:18,891 ♪ Why ♪ 1361 01:22:20,144 --> 01:22:25,523 ♪ Should the shadows Shadows come? ♪ 1362 01:22:28,569 --> 01:22:30,653 ♪ Lord, why ♪ 1363 01:22:30,821 --> 01:22:36,409 ♪ Why Why should my heart ♪ 1364 01:22:36,577 --> 01:22:42,332 ♪ My heart feel lonely ♪ 1365 01:22:46,462 --> 01:22:49,130 ♪ And long ♪ 1366 01:22:50,215 --> 01:22:55,386 ♪ For heaven Heaven and home? ♪ 1367 01:22:57,473 --> 01:23:00,016 ♪ Oh, yes ♪ 1368 01:23:02,186 --> 01:23:06,939 ♪ When When Jesus ♪ 1369 01:23:07,107 --> 01:23:10,902 ♪ Jesus is He is ♪ 1370 01:23:11,070 --> 01:23:15,198 ♪ My portion ♪ 1371 01:23:15,366 --> 01:23:20,370 ♪ Oh, a constant friend ♪ 1372 01:23:20,537 --> 01:23:25,917 ♪ A constant friend is he ♪ 1373 01:23:30,130 --> 01:23:34,717 ♪ Oh, oh, oh His eye is on ♪ 1374 01:23:34,885 --> 01:23:41,683 ♪ His eye is on the sparrow ♪ 1375 01:23:41,850 --> 01:23:44,769 ♪ Oh, yes, l ♪ 1376 01:23:45,312 --> 01:23:48,564 ♪ l know ♪ 1377 01:23:49,358 --> 01:23:55,863 ♪ He watches Over me ♪ 1378 01:23:57,241 --> 01:23:59,117 [AUDlENCE CHEERlNG] 1379 01:23:59,326 --> 01:24:01,494 ♪ Yeah, hey ♪ 1380 01:24:02,204 --> 01:24:05,832 ♪ l sing ♪ ♪ l sing ♪ 1381 01:24:05,999 --> 01:24:10,837 ♪ l sing because l'm happy ♪ ♪ Because ♪ 1382 01:24:11,004 --> 01:24:12,630 ♪ l'm happy ♪ 1383 01:24:13,841 --> 01:24:14,882 ♪ Hallelujah! ♪ 1384 01:24:15,134 --> 01:24:16,217 CROWD: Hallelujah! 1385 01:24:16,719 --> 01:24:18,678 ♪ l sing ♪ ♪ l sing ♪ 1386 01:24:18,846 --> 01:24:26,686 ♪ l sing because l'm free ♪ 1387 01:24:26,854 --> 01:24:28,563 ♪ l'm free ♪ 1388 01:24:28,731 --> 01:24:33,276 ♪ l know l know his eye ♪ 1389 01:24:33,819 --> 01:24:35,987 ♪ Ooh ♪ 1390 01:24:36,155 --> 01:24:42,368 ♪ His eye is on ls on the sparrow ♪ 1391 01:24:42,536 --> 01:24:45,830 ♪ Sparrow ♪ ♪ l say, yes ♪ 1392 01:24:47,124 --> 01:24:52,837 ♪ l know l know ♪ 1393 01:24:53,005 --> 01:24:56,716 ♪ He watches Thank you, Lord ♪ 1394 01:24:56,884 --> 01:25:01,429 ♪ Over me ♪♪ 1395 01:25:03,849 --> 01:25:05,391 [DOOR OPENS] 1396 01:25:15,152 --> 01:25:18,237 l love you. l love you. 1397 01:25:21,950 --> 01:25:23,409 With all that's been going on, 1398 01:25:23,577 --> 01:25:26,454 l couldn't find the right time to tell you, Mama. 1399 01:25:28,123 --> 01:25:31,125 l got accepted into Meharry Medical School. 1400 01:25:32,294 --> 01:25:34,170 Most of it is covered by scholarships, 1401 01:25:34,338 --> 01:25:36,631 but l have to go in early to do some research. 1402 01:25:39,802 --> 01:25:44,722 Well, l guess the haircut worked, huh? 1403 01:25:45,265 --> 01:25:46,766 l guess it did. 1404 01:25:46,934 --> 01:25:51,938 Maybe l'll get one of them Afros and bring some luck to myself. 1405 01:25:52,105 --> 01:25:54,524 Congratulations. 1406 01:25:54,691 --> 01:25:56,734 Thank you. 1407 01:25:58,612 --> 01:26:00,696 Don't cry. 1408 01:26:00,864 --> 01:26:02,114 We've done enough of that. 1409 01:26:03,450 --> 01:26:08,371 These are happy tears. lt makes me feel like l've done something right. 1410 01:26:10,541 --> 01:26:14,460 l used to complain that you never let us do anything. 1411 01:26:16,046 --> 01:26:19,006 And l thank you for that kind of love. 1412 01:26:19,925 --> 01:26:22,009 And l'm sorry for calling it something else. 1413 01:26:25,055 --> 01:26:29,892 You'll never understand how much your belief in me means. 1414 01:26:31,895 --> 01:26:32,979 l love you, Mama. 1415 01:26:33,146 --> 01:26:35,523 Oh, Mommy loves you. 1416 01:26:35,691 --> 01:26:38,234 So proud of you. 1417 01:26:38,443 --> 01:26:39,986 [♪♪♪] 1418 01:26:40,153 --> 01:26:41,612 My baby, the doctor. 1419 01:26:44,324 --> 01:26:46,200 Take care. 1420 01:26:49,746 --> 01:26:51,747 [♪♪♪] 1421 01:27:06,680 --> 01:27:09,056 SlSTER: Hey, Spark, it's gonna be okay. 1422 01:27:09,224 --> 01:27:13,519 You know, two or three years, and l'll be out of here. 1423 01:27:13,687 --> 01:27:15,688 Dee left for school, right? SPARKLE: Yeah. 1424 01:27:16,523 --> 01:27:17,982 That's good. 1425 01:27:19,443 --> 01:27:23,571 lt's funny. We always said we'd have to replace one singer in the group. 1426 01:27:23,739 --> 01:27:26,365 Now we have to replace two. 1427 01:27:26,533 --> 01:27:28,409 l bet Stix is fit to be tied. 1428 01:27:33,582 --> 01:27:35,166 You two broke up? 1429 01:27:37,461 --> 01:27:38,961 Yeah. 1430 01:27:39,588 --> 01:27:41,589 When did that happen? 1431 01:27:41,840 --> 01:27:44,383 The day we lost the record deal. 1432 01:27:48,055 --> 01:27:50,514 l'm so sorry, Spark. 1433 01:27:50,682 --> 01:27:52,558 lt's okay. 1434 01:27:53,685 --> 01:27:56,228 Wasn't meant to be, l guess. 1435 01:28:01,276 --> 01:28:02,485 Don't come back here. 1436 01:28:03,236 --> 01:28:06,781 l'm the only one that comes to visit. l'm not gonna leave you by yourself. 1437 01:28:06,949 --> 01:28:08,074 l got in here by myself. 1438 01:28:08,241 --> 01:28:09,492 You didn't. Yes, l did. 1439 01:28:09,660 --> 01:28:12,328 You think now's the time for me to be lying to myself? 1440 01:28:12,496 --> 01:28:14,914 Don't you think l did enough of that already? 1441 01:28:15,666 --> 01:28:19,418 l'm not gonna let you crawl up in here and die with me. 1442 01:28:22,881 --> 01:28:27,760 l hope you see that l am trying to save your life. 1443 01:28:29,513 --> 01:28:31,263 [♪♪♪] 1444 01:28:31,515 --> 01:28:33,766 Sister-- Tammy! 1445 01:28:38,981 --> 01:28:40,773 [SlGHS] 1446 01:28:46,029 --> 01:28:48,322 ♪ My boots are made for walking ♪ 1447 01:28:48,490 --> 01:28:51,242 ♪ And that's just what they'll do ♪ 1448 01:28:51,410 --> 01:28:55,830 ♪ One of these days these boots Are gonna walk all over you ♪♪ 1449 01:29:00,669 --> 01:29:03,587 Mom-- Sparkle, curl your hair. Get to bed. 1450 01:29:03,755 --> 01:29:06,048 Church in the morning. 1451 01:29:09,803 --> 01:29:11,262 [SlGHS] 1452 01:29:12,097 --> 01:29:16,267 ♪ Birds flying high You know how l feel ♪ 1453 01:29:17,686 --> 01:29:22,440 ♪ Sun in the sky You know how l feel ♪ 1454 01:29:23,984 --> 01:29:28,446 ♪ Reeds driftin' on by You know how l feel ♪ 1455 01:29:30,615 --> 01:29:34,827 ♪ lt's a new dawn It's a new day ♪ 1456 01:29:35,620 --> 01:29:38,164 ♪ lt's a new life For me ♪ 1457 01:29:38,331 --> 01:29:41,333 ♪ And it's a new dawn It's a new day ♪ 1458 01:29:41,501 --> 01:29:42,543 [CHUCKLES] 1459 01:29:42,711 --> 01:29:44,795 ♪ For me ♪ 1460 01:29:44,963 --> 01:29:47,548 ♪ Whoo, ooh, ooh ♪ 1461 01:29:48,633 --> 01:29:51,927 ♪ And l'm feeling good ♪ 1462 01:29:58,018 --> 01:30:03,689 ♪ Fish in the sea You know how l feel ♪ 1463 01:30:04,357 --> 01:30:08,027 ♪ River running free You know how l feel ♪ 1464 01:30:10,572 --> 01:30:15,367 ♪ Blossom on the tree You know how l feel ♪ 1465 01:30:15,535 --> 01:30:18,579 ♪ lt's a new dawn It's a new day ♪ 1466 01:30:18,747 --> 01:30:23,042 ♪ lt's a new life For me ♪ 1467 01:30:24,169 --> 01:30:27,505 ♪ And l'm feeling good ♪ 1468 01:30:30,383 --> 01:30:31,884 Hi. How may l help you? 1469 01:30:32,052 --> 01:30:33,969 l'm here to see Larry Robinson. 1470 01:30:34,137 --> 01:30:36,305 Do you have an appointment? No. 1471 01:30:36,473 --> 01:30:39,683 l'm sorry. You need an appointment. 1472 01:30:41,561 --> 01:30:43,395 Okay. l'll wait. 1473 01:30:44,314 --> 01:30:47,525 ♪ And this old world is a new world ♪ 1474 01:30:47,692 --> 01:30:53,697 ♪ And a bold world For me, yeah, yeah ♪ 1475 01:30:58,411 --> 01:31:03,541 ♪ Stars when you shine You know how l feel ♪ 1476 01:31:05,085 --> 01:31:09,505 ♪ Scent of the pine You know how l feel ♪ 1477 01:31:09,673 --> 01:31:14,802 ♪ Oh, freedom is mine And l know how l feel ♪ 1478 01:31:15,011 --> 01:31:16,804 Mr. Robinson will see you now. 1479 01:31:16,972 --> 01:31:19,932 ♪ lt's a new dawn It's a new day ♪ 1480 01:31:20,100 --> 01:31:24,603 ♪ lt's a new life For me ♪ 1481 01:31:34,990 --> 01:31:38,576 Okay, we're just going to have to admit we're wasting a lot of money. 1482 01:31:38,743 --> 01:31:41,954 ♪ And l'm feeling good ♪♪ 1483 01:31:42,122 --> 01:31:45,833 We'll salvage what we can salvage, make jambalaya out of the rest. 1484 01:31:47,836 --> 01:31:50,212 Okay. l'll talk to you soon. 1485 01:31:51,339 --> 01:31:53,340 l have two minutes. Go. 1486 01:31:53,508 --> 01:31:57,094 Well, let me not waste them on why l need you. 1487 01:31:57,262 --> 01:31:58,304 That's obvious. 1488 01:31:58,471 --> 01:32:00,431 Let me tell you why you need me. 1489 01:32:01,308 --> 01:32:03,392 That's a big setup. l hope you can deliver. 1490 01:32:03,560 --> 01:32:07,646 l'm beautiful, l can sing, and l write hits, sometimes two and three a day. 1491 01:32:07,814 --> 01:32:10,441 l've been kissed, 20 about that alone. 1492 01:32:10,609 --> 01:32:11,984 l've been in love, 22. 1493 01:32:12,152 --> 01:32:13,986 My heart's been broken, 30. 1494 01:32:14,154 --> 01:32:17,114 l'm a virgin, so l have 80 on what making love will be like. 1495 01:32:17,657 --> 01:32:19,909 l have a complicated relationship with my mother. 1496 01:32:20,076 --> 01:32:22,828 l don't know my daddy, tack on another 50. 1497 01:32:22,996 --> 01:32:26,749 War sucks, flowers are pretty in the rain, and it's hard to follow your dreams, 1498 01:32:26,917 --> 01:32:30,502 but you have to, because you might write a song that saves someone's life. 1499 01:32:30,670 --> 01:32:33,923 l have a great song about that because l'm trying to save my own. 1500 01:32:35,800 --> 01:32:39,553 So can we do business? 1501 01:32:39,721 --> 01:32:41,680 [♪♪♪] 1502 01:33:03,703 --> 01:33:05,037 Hi. 1503 01:33:05,997 --> 01:33:07,539 l saw Larry Robinson today. 1504 01:33:07,707 --> 01:33:11,377 He said he'd love to come and see my show, but l don't have a show. 1505 01:33:11,544 --> 01:33:13,003 Figured l ought to get one. 1506 01:33:14,631 --> 01:33:16,257 We only have one shot at this. 1507 01:33:19,594 --> 01:33:21,345 Better make it count. 1508 01:33:25,392 --> 01:33:27,393 [♪♪♪] 1509 01:33:28,436 --> 01:33:30,771 l'm glad l didn't leave. Heh. 1510 01:33:41,866 --> 01:33:43,867 [TV PLAYlNG lNDlSTlNCTLY] 1511 01:33:45,620 --> 01:33:48,956 Hi, Mama. Hi. 1512 01:33:50,792 --> 01:33:52,668 May l come in? 1513 01:34:04,180 --> 01:34:05,639 [EMMA SlGHS] 1514 01:34:11,604 --> 01:34:13,564 Hey, Sparkle. How you doing, baby? 1515 01:34:13,732 --> 01:34:15,107 You look good. 1516 01:34:15,275 --> 01:34:17,484 Little skinny, but good. 1517 01:34:17,652 --> 01:34:19,111 So how's the new job? 1518 01:34:19,279 --> 01:34:21,822 SPARKLE: lt's great. How are you doing? 1519 01:34:21,990 --> 01:34:24,241 Oh, l'm good. Always good, baby. 1520 01:34:30,248 --> 01:34:34,126 l have a flyer for my show. 1521 01:34:38,131 --> 01:34:40,132 [♪♪♪] 1522 01:34:43,928 --> 01:34:46,597 lt's my own concert. 1523 01:34:46,765 --> 01:34:49,975 l'm not opening up for anybody, just me. 1524 01:34:52,395 --> 01:34:54,229 l would really love it if you'd come. 1525 01:34:54,689 --> 01:34:56,940 [LAUGHS] 1526 01:35:02,364 --> 01:35:05,491 Bye. Bye, baby. 1527 01:35:08,828 --> 01:35:12,039 [DOOR OPENS THEN CLOSES] 1528 01:35:12,415 --> 01:35:15,918 How many times you gonna keep making the same mistake, Emma? 1529 01:35:19,506 --> 01:35:22,174 [VOCALlZlNG] 1530 01:35:24,052 --> 01:35:25,094 [SPEAKlNG lNDlSTlNCTLY] 1531 01:35:25,261 --> 01:35:27,930 You know the bit, right? Let's hear it one more time. 1532 01:35:31,184 --> 01:35:33,102 You like it? Uh-huh. 1533 01:35:33,269 --> 01:35:34,770 Okay. Okay, ladies. 1534 01:35:34,938 --> 01:35:37,147 Go home and get some rest. Seven p.m. sharp. 1535 01:35:37,315 --> 01:35:38,357 Yes, boss. Thank you. 1536 01:35:38,525 --> 01:35:39,691 Bye, Sparkle. See you. 1537 01:35:39,859 --> 01:35:42,152 Happy birthday. Love you. Yeah. Happy birthday. 1538 01:35:42,320 --> 01:35:44,196 Thank you. 1539 01:35:44,364 --> 01:35:48,242 WOMAN: Yes, okay, guys. Tomorrow, 6:00. 1540 01:35:50,662 --> 01:35:53,497 How you feeling? Good? 1541 01:35:53,665 --> 01:35:55,874 We can't do this, Stix. 1542 01:35:58,628 --> 01:36:01,755 You know, we gonna be fine. 1543 01:36:01,923 --> 01:36:04,800 You gonna be fine. What if l'm not? 1544 01:36:06,636 --> 01:36:08,011 Well, close your eyes. 1545 01:36:08,179 --> 01:36:11,640 Stix, l'm not trying to be dramatic. l'm trying to be serious. 1546 01:36:11,808 --> 01:36:14,560 Sparkle, close your eyes. 1547 01:36:18,898 --> 01:36:19,940 Now sing. 1548 01:36:22,360 --> 01:36:24,361 [PlANO PLAYlNG] 1549 01:36:25,655 --> 01:36:27,448 [HUMS] 1550 01:36:31,619 --> 01:36:35,706 ♪ lf you look into your heart ♪ 1551 01:36:35,874 --> 01:36:39,835 ♪ With a positive mind ♪ 1552 01:36:41,254 --> 01:36:46,049 ♪ Take some inventory Of your woman and your glory ♪ 1553 01:36:46,217 --> 01:36:48,510 ♪ Leave the bad things behind ♪ 1554 01:36:50,430 --> 01:36:54,850 ♪ Everybody's got a story ♪ 1555 01:36:55,018 --> 01:36:59,188 ♪ About the love and the good things ♪ 1556 01:36:59,355 --> 01:37:05,194 ♪ But all the spices of your life You got to pay the price ♪ 1557 01:37:05,361 --> 01:37:08,113 ♪ lf you know what l mean ♪ 1558 01:37:10,950 --> 01:37:15,496 ♪ l know my man He really needs me ♪ 1559 01:37:15,663 --> 01:37:20,375 ♪ We don't have that every day Yeah ♪ 1560 01:37:20,543 --> 01:37:24,338 ♪ l know my man He really needs me ♪ 1561 01:37:24,506 --> 01:37:27,299 ♪ And whatever he wanna do ♪ 1562 01:37:27,467 --> 01:37:32,721 ♪ l wanna do it with you, baby ♪ 1563 01:37:32,889 --> 01:37:34,556 ♪ Yeah, yeah ♪ 1564 01:37:38,686 --> 01:37:42,981 ♪ Doo doo doo doo ♪ 1565 01:37:43,149 --> 01:37:47,945 ♪ Doo doo doo doo doo doo ♪ 1566 01:37:48,112 --> 01:37:51,573 ♪ Doo doo doo doo ♪ 1567 01:37:51,741 --> 01:37:52,908 [CHUCKLES] 1568 01:37:53,076 --> 01:37:56,203 ♪ Doo doo doo doo ♪♪ 1569 01:37:58,248 --> 01:37:59,289 Hmm. 1570 01:37:59,457 --> 01:38:00,999 [BOTH LAUGH] 1571 01:38:01,167 --> 01:38:02,960 Whoo-whee. 1572 01:38:03,461 --> 01:38:05,504 Make a wish, baby. 1573 01:38:10,260 --> 01:38:11,593 Ask me what l wished for. 1574 01:38:13,513 --> 01:38:14,680 What'd you wish for? 1575 01:38:16,349 --> 01:38:18,850 That you would ask me to marry you again, 1576 01:38:19,018 --> 01:38:21,979 but better, and with a ring. 1577 01:38:22,146 --> 01:38:24,523 Did you peek? What? 1578 01:38:24,691 --> 01:38:26,650 [♪♪♪] 1579 01:38:28,152 --> 01:38:29,903 That's your gift. 1580 01:38:30,071 --> 01:38:31,989 [LAUGHS] 1581 01:38:37,245 --> 01:38:41,164 And tomorrow, our lives are going to change, for better or for worse. 1582 01:38:42,333 --> 01:38:44,001 Whatever it is, 1583 01:38:44,168 --> 01:38:46,003 l just want to be with you. 1584 01:38:47,547 --> 01:38:51,216 Now, of course, if it's better, you get a better ring. 1585 01:38:51,384 --> 01:38:55,095 And if it's worse, then that ring is going to be dinner for the next few nights. 1586 01:38:55,263 --> 01:38:57,889 [BOTH LAUGH] 1587 01:38:58,808 --> 01:39:00,267 See, even you're not so sure. 1588 01:39:00,560 --> 01:39:02,185 Mm-mm. 1589 01:39:07,025 --> 01:39:09,026 [♪♪♪] 1590 01:39:16,409 --> 01:39:18,201 l'm sure. 1591 01:39:19,454 --> 01:39:21,330 And l love you. 1592 01:39:21,873 --> 01:39:24,625 And l'm going to be standing right over there in them wings. 1593 01:39:29,631 --> 01:39:31,173 l love you too. 1594 01:39:40,558 --> 01:39:42,142 [BUZZER SOUNDS] 1595 01:39:49,609 --> 01:39:50,984 GUARD: You got five minutes. 1596 01:40:12,298 --> 01:40:13,674 You look tired. 1597 01:40:18,763 --> 01:40:20,514 l am. 1598 01:40:24,060 --> 01:40:25,644 Yeah. 1599 01:40:27,480 --> 01:40:29,314 Me too. 1600 01:40:31,234 --> 01:40:34,152 Well, what do you think? 1601 01:40:35,196 --> 01:40:36,571 Oh, my gosh! 1602 01:40:36,739 --> 01:40:38,657 Oh. Oh, you're bleeding. 1603 01:40:38,825 --> 01:40:40,617 What? TUNE: Oh, no. 1604 01:40:40,785 --> 01:40:42,077 My dress! No, no, no. 1605 01:40:42,245 --> 01:40:44,579 Look at it, it's ruined. Okay, just hold. 1606 01:40:44,747 --> 01:40:46,581 Look at my dress. lt's ruined. l know. 1607 01:40:46,749 --> 01:40:49,793 Okay, just breathe, please. We'll stop the bleeding. 1608 01:40:49,961 --> 01:40:51,294 l know, l know, l know. 1609 01:40:51,462 --> 01:40:53,338 EMMA: Well, maybe you can wear this one. 1610 01:40:54,173 --> 01:40:56,258 Let's see. 1611 01:40:56,426 --> 01:40:57,718 Mama? 1612 01:40:57,885 --> 01:40:58,969 Hey, baby. 1613 01:40:59,137 --> 01:41:00,804 Emma. Hey, sweetheart. 1614 01:41:03,015 --> 01:41:05,475 You guys, come on. 1615 01:41:06,686 --> 01:41:08,061 lt's okay. 1616 01:41:12,191 --> 01:41:14,735 l don't want to get all mushy, okay? 1617 01:41:15,486 --> 01:41:16,528 Okay. 1618 01:41:17,280 --> 01:41:20,157 l just came to help my baby get dressed. 1619 01:41:21,659 --> 01:41:25,537 Well, like Dolores said, lean back and pinch, okay? 1620 01:41:25,705 --> 01:41:28,707 Just try it. Let's see. Okay. Let's just count. 1621 01:41:28,875 --> 01:41:33,545 Ten, nine, eight, seven, six... 1622 01:41:33,713 --> 01:41:36,923 ♪ Five, four, three ♪♪ 1623 01:41:37,091 --> 01:41:38,717 MAN: Fantastic turnout. 1624 01:41:38,885 --> 01:41:41,178 l hope you are proud. Wow. STlX: l love this. 1625 01:41:41,345 --> 01:41:42,387 MAN: And you mean to say, 1626 01:41:42,555 --> 01:41:45,432 that just you and your friends and neighbors sold tickets? 1627 01:41:45,600 --> 01:41:47,017 Yes, sir, and l told you too. 1628 01:41:47,185 --> 01:41:49,227 Yeah, you told me. l told you. 1629 01:41:51,939 --> 01:41:53,273 Oh, yeah. 1630 01:41:54,734 --> 01:41:56,693 You look beautiful. 1631 01:41:56,861 --> 01:41:59,863 You don't think it's too much, or not enough? 1632 01:42:00,031 --> 01:42:03,909 lf you're gonna go out there, you gotta give them something they can feel. 1633 01:42:04,076 --> 01:42:06,077 Or at least imagine feeling. 1634 01:42:07,121 --> 01:42:13,001 Plus, Sister said make it sexy so you can't run or hide. 1635 01:42:14,086 --> 01:42:15,170 You went to see her. 1636 01:42:17,465 --> 01:42:18,507 What's wrong? 1637 01:42:18,674 --> 01:42:20,217 Oh, nothing. 1638 01:42:21,385 --> 01:42:24,221 l always knew you had the gift. 1639 01:42:24,388 --> 01:42:28,433 Not just in singing, but you believe in yourself, 1640 01:42:29,060 --> 01:42:32,020 even when l tried to stop you at every turn. 1641 01:42:32,772 --> 01:42:35,524 Takes a lot of faith to do that, Sparkle. 1642 01:42:36,692 --> 01:42:38,360 Thank you. 1643 01:42:38,528 --> 01:42:40,529 Don't lose it. 1644 01:42:41,197 --> 01:42:43,532 Some of us are still trying to find it. 1645 01:42:44,700 --> 01:42:45,742 Promise. 1646 01:42:48,996 --> 01:42:50,121 You're staying, right? 1647 01:42:50,790 --> 01:42:53,917 But of course. l didn't get dressed for my health. 1648 01:42:55,586 --> 01:42:58,505 And l'll sit far enough in the back so l don't upstage you. 1649 01:42:58,673 --> 01:43:01,424 [LAUGHS] 1650 01:43:03,135 --> 01:43:04,302 You look great. 1651 01:43:04,470 --> 01:43:06,805 l love you. l love you too. 1652 01:43:06,973 --> 01:43:08,974 Have a great show. 1653 01:43:19,235 --> 01:43:24,781 Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to an evening with Sparkle. 1654 01:43:25,032 --> 01:43:27,033 [CHEERS AND APPLAUSE] 1655 01:43:31,831 --> 01:43:33,498 MAN: We love you, girl! 1656 01:43:35,960 --> 01:43:37,002 WOMAN 1 : Yeah, Sparkle! 1657 01:43:43,926 --> 01:43:47,387 WOMAN 2: Whoo! You can do it, girl! 1658 01:43:51,601 --> 01:43:53,310 This one is for Sister. 1659 01:43:53,477 --> 01:43:55,186 lt's called "One Wing." 1660 01:43:57,857 --> 01:44:00,942 ♪ Feels like l'm going down A one-way street ♪ 1661 01:44:02,570 --> 01:44:06,406 ♪ ln every direction ♪ 1662 01:44:07,992 --> 01:44:10,827 ♪ l need, l need ♪ 1663 01:44:10,995 --> 01:44:16,041 ♪ l need heaven To show me just a little affection ♪ 1664 01:44:16,208 --> 01:44:18,001 ♪ No ♪ 1665 01:44:18,169 --> 01:44:22,714 ♪ 'Cause all of the signs Oh, oh, oh, oh ♪ 1666 01:44:22,882 --> 01:44:26,009 ♪ Pointing towards bad for me ♪ 1667 01:44:26,177 --> 01:44:27,719 ♪ Uh, uh ♪ 1668 01:44:27,887 --> 01:44:31,848 ♪ And l wish l could get a running start ♪ 1669 01:44:32,016 --> 01:44:34,184 ♪ And soar to my victory ♪ 1670 01:44:34,352 --> 01:44:38,063 ♪ But ♪ ♪ One wing ♪ 1671 01:44:38,230 --> 01:44:42,651 ♪ l can't ♪ ♪ Fly with one wing ♪ 1672 01:44:42,818 --> 01:44:47,989 ♪ Heaven help me ♪ ♪ Fly with one wing ♪ 1673 01:44:48,157 --> 01:44:51,201 ♪ l cannot ♪ ♪ Fly with one wing ♪ 1674 01:44:51,369 --> 01:44:54,829 ♪ Oh, no No matter how hard l try ♪ 1675 01:44:54,997 --> 01:45:00,543 ♪ l can't ♪ ♪ No ♪ 1676 01:45:01,796 --> 01:45:05,882 ♪ Feels like l'm running out of time ♪ 1677 01:45:06,050 --> 01:45:10,887 ♪ And l got a whole lot of things On my mind ♪ 1678 01:45:11,055 --> 01:45:15,517 ♪ And l'm walking around ln the dark, oh, oh ♪ 1679 01:45:15,685 --> 01:45:19,813 ♪ Trying to find Just a little peek of sunshine ♪ 1680 01:45:19,981 --> 01:45:22,315 ♪ No, oh No, oh ♪ 1681 01:45:22,483 --> 01:45:26,069 ♪ l did everything to make it work ♪ 1682 01:45:26,237 --> 01:45:31,741 ♪ But still l'm at a loss Yeah, yeah ♪ 1683 01:45:31,909 --> 01:45:35,787 ♪ Now l'm on the runway of my life ♪ 1684 01:45:35,955 --> 01:45:42,460 ♪ Waiting to take off But l ♪ 1685 01:45:42,628 --> 01:45:47,048 ♪ l cannot ♪ ♪ Fly with one wing ♪ 1686 01:45:47,216 --> 01:45:49,009 ♪ Heaven l'm gonna need some help ♪ 1687 01:45:49,176 --> 01:45:51,261 ♪ Fly with one wing ♪ 1688 01:45:51,429 --> 01:45:53,888 ♪ l can't, l can't, l can't ♪ 1689 01:45:54,056 --> 01:45:56,558 ♪ Fly with one wing ♪ 1690 01:45:56,726 --> 01:46:00,395 ♪ And no matter how hard l try ♪ ♪ l can't ♪ 1691 01:46:00,563 --> 01:46:04,482 ♪ No, oh, oh, oh, yeah ♪ 1692 01:46:05,484 --> 01:46:10,155 ♪ Oh, l've been on my knees Many nights ♪ 1693 01:46:10,322 --> 01:46:11,740 ♪ Praying ♪ 1694 01:46:11,907 --> 01:46:15,368 ♪ For the coming of my victory Yeah ♪ 1695 01:46:15,536 --> 01:46:19,247 ♪ But it's always something there ln the way to delay my flight ♪ 1696 01:46:19,915 --> 01:46:25,378 ♪ l just can't get off my feet To reach my destiny ♪ 1697 01:46:25,546 --> 01:46:27,922 ♪ Though it's where l can see ♪ 1698 01:46:28,090 --> 01:46:30,425 ♪ lt's just too high to reach ♪ 1699 01:46:30,593 --> 01:46:33,970 ♪ No, oh, oh ♪ 1700 01:46:34,138 --> 01:46:38,892 ♪ Oh, oh Oh, oh, oh, oh ♪ 1701 01:46:39,435 --> 01:46:44,522 ♪ l can't l can't ♪ 1702 01:46:46,025 --> 01:46:49,110 ♪ l can't fly with one wing ♪ 1703 01:46:49,278 --> 01:46:50,945 [AUDlENCE CHEERlNG AND APPLAUDlNG] 1704 01:46:51,113 --> 01:46:53,531 ♪ Yeah ♪ ♪ Fly with one wing ♪ 1705 01:46:53,699 --> 01:46:59,329 ♪ No, l can't fly ♪ ♪ Fly with one wing ♪ 1706 01:46:59,497 --> 01:47:00,663 ♪ Hoo, hoo, hoo ♪ 1707 01:47:00,831 --> 01:47:05,126 ♪ With one wing Oh, oh, eh ♪ 1708 01:47:05,294 --> 01:47:08,171 ♪ No matter how hard l try ♪ 1709 01:47:08,339 --> 01:47:09,714 ♪ One wing ♪ 1710 01:47:09,882 --> 01:47:14,511 ♪ One wing, yeah ♪ 1711 01:47:14,678 --> 01:47:18,640 ♪ l can pray all l want, Sister ♪ 1712 01:47:18,808 --> 01:47:23,478 ♪ But l can't, l can't, l can't No ♪ 1713 01:47:23,646 --> 01:47:29,526 ♪ Fly, fly, fly, whoo ♪ 1714 01:47:29,693 --> 01:47:34,322 ♪ But l can't do it, no ♪ 1715 01:47:34,490 --> 01:47:39,452 ♪ But l can't, l can't do it No ♪ 1716 01:47:39,620 --> 01:47:43,456 ♪ Please l can't do it, no ♪ 1717 01:47:43,624 --> 01:47:47,502 ♪ One wing With one wing ♪ 1718 01:47:47,670 --> 01:47:51,673 ♪ One wing Yeah ♪ 1719 01:47:52,383 --> 01:47:57,428 ♪ Oh, oh, oh Oh, oh, oh ♪♪ 1720 01:47:57,596 --> 01:47:58,638 [ALL CHEERlNG] 1721 01:48:01,100 --> 01:48:03,101 [lNAUDlBLE DlALOGUE] 1722 01:48:06,772 --> 01:48:09,149 Let's meet tomorrow. l'm gonna sign her. 1723 01:48:09,316 --> 01:48:12,318 Sure. We'll come by after our meeting at Motown in the morning. 1724 01:48:13,237 --> 01:48:14,904 Motown? 1725 01:48:15,781 --> 01:48:19,576 Well, why put off tomorrow what we can do over dinner tonight? 1726 01:48:20,995 --> 01:48:22,829 Always liked you. 1727 01:48:31,797 --> 01:48:33,756 MAN: We love you! 1728 01:48:33,924 --> 01:48:35,925 [CHEERlNG CONTlNUES] 1729 01:48:38,846 --> 01:48:41,181 MAN: Encore! 1730 01:48:41,640 --> 01:48:45,727 CROWD [CHANTlNG]: Sparkle! Sparkle! Sparkle! 1731 01:48:56,780 --> 01:48:59,866 Ladies, if you out there, LADlES: Yeah! 1732 01:49:00,910 --> 01:49:02,994 l just want to talk to you. 1733 01:49:08,500 --> 01:49:10,335 About all the ups and downs, 1734 01:49:11,003 --> 01:49:13,004 round and rounds, 1735 01:49:13,172 --> 01:49:15,965 the drama, the trouble that love put us through. 1736 01:49:18,928 --> 01:49:22,180 Now, l know some of y'all out there came here with your man. 1737 01:49:22,348 --> 01:49:25,058 But if you've ever been in love, 1738 01:49:25,226 --> 01:49:27,560 if you've been through what l've been through, 1739 01:49:27,728 --> 01:49:29,270 then l got a question for you. 1740 01:49:30,147 --> 01:49:32,774 ♪ Who will give you the world today? ♪ 1741 01:49:32,942 --> 01:49:35,610 ♪ Who will tell you everything's okay? ♪ 1742 01:49:35,778 --> 01:49:38,488 ♪ Say all the things That you wanna hear ♪ 1743 01:49:38,656 --> 01:49:41,282 ♪ Who will take away All of your doubts and fears? ♪ 1744 01:49:41,450 --> 01:49:43,910 ♪ Who promised you The moon and stars? ♪ 1745 01:49:44,078 --> 01:49:46,829 ♪ Vowed to never ever Break your heart? ♪ 1746 01:49:46,997 --> 01:49:49,123 ♪ Who will tap into your very soul? ♪ 1747 01:49:49,291 --> 01:49:52,961 ♪ Then turn right around And be so cold? ♪ 1748 01:49:53,128 --> 01:49:58,800 ♪ Love will, love will, love will ♪ 1749 01:49:58,968 --> 01:50:02,929 ♪ Have you up and down All around in circles ♪ 1750 01:50:03,097 --> 01:50:07,642 ♪ Hey, yeah lt will ♪ 1751 01:50:07,810 --> 01:50:09,477 ♪ Love will ♪ 1752 01:50:09,645 --> 01:50:12,939 ♪ Let you in, turn around Put you out in the cold ♪ 1753 01:50:13,107 --> 01:50:14,649 ♪ Listen, y'all ♪ 1754 01:50:14,817 --> 01:50:17,527 ♪ Who will say Some of the sweetest things? ♪ 1755 01:50:17,695 --> 01:50:20,363 ♪ Have you believin' ln all your dreams? ♪ 1756 01:50:20,531 --> 01:50:22,490 ♪ And who will open up every door ♪ 1757 01:50:22,658 --> 01:50:26,035 ♪ And have you feel like The world is yours? ♪ 1758 01:50:26,203 --> 01:50:31,416 ♪ Who will give you butterflies And give you chills from feet to head? ♪ 1759 01:50:31,583 --> 01:50:33,501 ♪ Who will make you feel so alive ♪ 1760 01:50:33,669 --> 01:50:36,296 ♪ Then turn right around And kill you dead? ♪ 1761 01:50:36,463 --> 01:50:39,799 ♪ Love Love will, love will ♪ 1762 01:50:39,967 --> 01:50:43,469 ♪ Oh, you're gonna Love will ♪ 1763 01:50:43,637 --> 01:50:47,181 ♪ Have you up and down All around in circles ♪ 1764 01:50:47,349 --> 01:50:51,060 ♪ Yeah, hey, love ♪ 1765 01:50:51,228 --> 01:50:53,938 ♪ Said it will have you ♪ 1766 01:50:54,106 --> 01:50:58,026 ♪ Hey, yeah, yeah Oh ♪ 1767 01:50:58,193 --> 01:51:03,197 ♪ Love can be good, can be bad Can be dangerous ♪ 1768 01:51:03,490 --> 01:51:08,536 ♪ lt can make you happy, make you sad Be a stranger ♪ 1769 01:51:08,704 --> 01:51:12,749 ♪ Break you all the way down Till you're sick ♪ 1770 01:51:12,916 --> 01:51:15,168 ♪ lf you let it, l'm telling you ♪ 1771 01:51:15,336 --> 01:51:18,963 ♪ Love will Oh ♪ 1772 01:51:19,131 --> 01:51:21,799 ♪ lt'll make you do some things ♪ 1773 01:51:21,967 --> 01:51:27,805 ♪ lt'll have you going up and down Around and around in circles ♪ 1774 01:51:27,973 --> 01:51:30,475 ♪ Love will ♪ 1775 01:51:30,642 --> 01:51:33,811 ♪ l believe it will Yes, it will ♪ 1776 01:51:33,979 --> 01:51:38,858 ♪ Oh, oh, hey Listen, baby ♪ 1777 01:51:39,026 --> 01:51:41,611 ♪ Love will do these things ♪ 1778 01:51:41,779 --> 01:51:43,738 ♪ End up bringing pain ♪ 1779 01:51:44,239 --> 01:51:46,616 ♪ Oh, so strange ♪ 1780 01:51:46,992 --> 01:51:50,370 ♪ First the sun then comes the rain ♪ 1781 01:51:50,788 --> 01:51:55,124 ♪ Boy, l don't know What l'm gonna do with love, ohh ♪ 1782 01:51:55,584 --> 01:51:57,293 ♪ Hey, yeah ♪♪ 1783 01:51:57,503 --> 01:51:59,504 [LOUD CHEERS AND APPLAUSE] 1784 01:52:05,844 --> 01:52:08,596 MAN: We love you, Sparkle! 1785 01:52:10,182 --> 01:52:13,684 ♪ Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah ♪ 1786 01:52:13,852 --> 01:52:16,187 ♪ Yeah, yeah, yeah, ooh ♪ 1787 01:52:16,355 --> 01:52:21,275 ♪ Doo, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh Doo, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh ♪ 1788 01:52:21,443 --> 01:52:22,944 ♪ Oh, yeah ♪ 1789 01:52:23,112 --> 01:52:27,949 ♪ Well Everybody's been so uptight ♪ 1790 01:52:28,117 --> 01:52:31,536 ♪ And forgetting to live their life ♪ 1791 01:52:31,703 --> 01:52:34,372 ♪ Let all the problems get them down ♪ 1792 01:52:34,540 --> 01:52:39,001 ♪ Till it makes you wanna shout Oh, yeah ♪ 1793 01:52:39,169 --> 01:52:42,797 ♪ See, everybody's Been down on luck ♪ 1794 01:52:42,965 --> 01:52:46,467 ♪ Now finally things are looking up ♪ 1795 01:52:46,635 --> 01:52:49,303 ♪ The sun has chased All the rain away ♪ 1796 01:52:49,471 --> 01:52:53,182 ♪ No more obstacles in our way ♪ 1797 01:52:53,350 --> 01:52:56,644 ♪ lt's time to celebrate Come on, yeah ♪ 1798 01:52:56,812 --> 01:53:01,065 ♪ Come on and celebrate That's what l want, yeah ♪ 1799 01:53:01,233 --> 01:53:03,901 ♪ l wanna celebrate Because it's so right ♪ 1800 01:53:04,069 --> 01:53:07,947 ♪ l celebrate you I celebrate you, yeah ♪ 1801 01:53:08,115 --> 01:53:12,160 ♪ Listen There is, oh, so many of us ♪ 1802 01:53:12,327 --> 01:53:15,496 ♪ That underestimate The power of love ♪ 1803 01:53:15,664 --> 01:53:19,250 ♪ So much hate going 'round And l've had enough ♪ 1804 01:53:19,418 --> 01:53:24,088 ♪ l'm inviting you to fall in love Ooh, ooh ♪ 1805 01:53:24,256 --> 01:53:27,925 ♪ Though we've been Going through changes ♪ 1806 01:53:28,093 --> 01:53:31,387 ♪ Just trying to make it From day to day ♪ 1807 01:53:31,555 --> 01:53:34,182 ♪ Tonight Don't you worry about a thing ♪ 1808 01:53:34,349 --> 01:53:37,935 ♪ Just cast your cares away Yeah ♪ 1809 01:53:38,103 --> 01:53:41,481 ♪ lt's time to celebrate Come on, yeah ♪ 1810 01:53:41,648 --> 01:53:45,234 ♪ Come on and celebrate lt is what l want ♪ 1811 01:53:45,402 --> 01:53:48,738 ♪ l wanna celebrate lt's time to celebrate ♪ 1812 01:53:48,906 --> 01:53:52,116 ♪ l celebrate you You celebrate me ♪ 1813 01:53:52,284 --> 01:53:53,868 ♪ Celebrate you ♪ 1814 01:53:54,036 --> 01:53:56,537 ♪ lt's time to celebrate Come on, come on ♪ 1815 01:53:56,705 --> 01:54:00,041 ♪ Come on and celebrate No matter what color you are ♪ 1816 01:54:00,209 --> 01:54:03,878 ♪ l wanna celebrate 'Cause tonight everyone is a star ♪ 1817 01:54:04,046 --> 01:54:08,758 ♪ l celebrate you, you celebrate me You, you ♪ 1818 01:54:08,926 --> 01:54:11,135 ♪ l'm gonna give you a reason ♪ 1819 01:54:11,303 --> 01:54:16,265 ♪ Why you should clap your hands And jump for joy ♪ 1820 01:54:16,433 --> 01:54:18,726 ♪ There's something We can believe in ♪ 1821 01:54:18,894 --> 01:54:26,275 ♪ Now that the rain is gone We're gonna dance on a rainbow ♪ 1822 01:54:26,443 --> 01:54:30,863 ♪ lt's time to celebrate Come on, yeah ♪ 1823 01:54:31,031 --> 01:54:33,616 ♪ Come on and celebrate Time to celebrate ♪ 1824 01:54:33,784 --> 01:54:37,286 ♪ l wanna celebrate Because it's all right ♪ 1825 01:54:37,454 --> 01:54:39,455 ♪ l celebrate you I celebrate you ♪ 1826 01:54:39,623 --> 01:54:42,542 ♪ Celebrate me, celebrate me ♪ 1827 01:54:42,709 --> 01:54:44,835 ♪ lt's time to celebrate Celebrate you and me ♪ 1828 01:54:45,003 --> 01:54:48,839 ♪ Come on and celebrate No matter what color you are ♪ 1829 01:54:49,007 --> 01:54:52,260 ♪ l wanna celebrate Tonight everyone is a star ♪ 1830 01:54:52,427 --> 01:54:56,389 ♪ l celebrate you, you celebrate me ♪ 1831 01:54:56,557 --> 01:55:01,602 ♪ lt's time to celebrate Come on and celebrate ♪ 1832 01:55:01,770 --> 01:55:03,479 ♪ Ooh, ooh, ooh ♪ 1833 01:55:03,647 --> 01:55:07,858 ♪ l wanna celebrate Ooh, ooh, yeah ♪ 1834 01:55:08,026 --> 01:55:10,987 ♪ l celebrate you, you celebrate me ♪ 1835 01:55:11,154 --> 01:55:14,949 ♪ lt's time to celebrate Celebrate ♪ 1836 01:55:15,117 --> 01:55:18,578 ♪ Come on and celebrate ♪ 1837 01:55:18,745 --> 01:55:22,164 ♪ l wanna celebrate ♪ 1838 01:55:22,332 --> 01:55:25,960 ♪ l celebrate you, you celebrate me ♪ 1839 01:55:26,128 --> 01:55:29,630 ♪ lt's time to celebrate ♪ 1840 01:55:29,798 --> 01:55:31,924 ♪ Come on and celebrate ♪ 1841 01:55:32,092 --> 01:55:33,634 JORDlN: We love you, Whitney. 1842 01:55:33,802 --> 01:55:37,096 ♪ l wanna celebrate ♪ 1843 01:55:37,264 --> 01:55:41,142 ♪ l celebrate you, you celebrate me ♪♪