31 quotes
Identification in a Critical Moment
Detective at Hospital
Are these the two men who shot you? Look carefully, Sir. Are these the two men who did this to you?
Rubin Hurricane Carter
He said "no".
Detective at Hospital
Move closer.
Rubin Hurricane Carter
He said "no".
Detective at Hospital
Move closer.
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Claim of Innocence Amidst Injustice
Rubin Hurricane Carter
I'm innocent. I've committed no crime. A crime's been committed against me.
[to the Warden]
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Value of a Book and Its Worth
Lesra Martin
25 cent? Must not be much of a book.
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Questioning Justice and Racial Bias
Lesra
The man's innocent. And he's been in jail fifteen or sixteen years. It's not right.
Terry Swinton
I know that's what his book says.
Sam Chaiton
Two juries found him guilty, Les.
Lesra
Two white juries.
Lisa Peters
Hey, hey. Not all white people are racist.
Lesra
Not all black people are murderers.
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Life Sentence for Rubin Carter and John Artis
Judge Larner
Rubin Carter, John Artis, for the murder of James Oliver, it is the courts sentence that you be imprisoned for the remainder of your natural life.
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Questioning Racial Profiling in Law Enforcement
Theo
We're looking for two Negros in a white car.
Rubin Hurricane Carter
Any two will do?
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Book Pricing and Boxing Announcement
Book Lady
Okay, young man. That'll be twenty five cents.
Lesra
25 cent? Must not be much of a book.
Announcer
Ladies and gentlemen, this fine young fighter will be right here in Pittsburgh on the boxing cog, this Monday night.
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Criticism of a Controversial Figure
Det. Sgt. Della Pesca
Can you believe that black punk? Thinks he's champion of the world. Fighter of the year my ass. He's a low life criminal.
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Struggle for Justice and Redemption
Major cast
] — Rubin "Hurricane" Carter
[[w:Denzel Washington|Denzel Washington]
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Hurricane Carter Wins Boxing Championship Title
Announcer
Hurricane Carter has defeated the wilted weight champion of the world.
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Confrontation Between Detective and Boxer
Det. Sgt. Della Pesca
I'm gonna take your black ass down, Mr. Fucking Champion of the World.
Rubin Hurricane Carter
I got your black fucking champion right between my legs, you short punk bitch.
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Victory Delivered by Hurricane
Announcer
Everybody wanted this victory and Hurricane has delivered.
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Reflections on Inhumane Living Conditions
Lesra
This is some place.
[observing the prison]
Rubin Hurricane Carter
This is no place, not for a human being or anybody. Never get used to a place like this.
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A Request for a Visit
Lesra
I would like to come and visit you if that would be alright.
[to Rubin]
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Visibility in a Critical Moment
Sam Chaiton
Can he see us?
Terry Swinton
Yeah, he can see you.
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The Power of Love and Hate
Rubin Hurricane Carter
Hate put me in prison. Love's gonna bust me out.
[to Lesra]
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Struggles of Life and Death
Mae Thelma Carter
Rubin, I ain't walking nowhere from you.
Rubin Hurricane Carter
I'm dead. Just bury me.
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Identity and Heritage in Hurricane Carter's Life
Rubin Hurricane Carter
Hurricane is the professional name that I acquired later on in life. Carter is the slave name that was given to my forefathers, who worked in the cotton fields of Alabama and Georgia. It was passed onto me.
[voice over narration]
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Reflections on Fifteen Years of Injustice
Rubin Hurricane Carter
Fifteen years on.
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Belief in Innocence Amidst Doubt
Rubin Hurricane Carter
You think I killed those people son?
Lesra
Now I know you didn't.
Rubin Hurricane Carter
How do you know?
Lesra
I just know.
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Seeking truth and justice through adversity
Major cast
] — Lesra Martin
[[w:Vicellous Reon Shannon|Vicellous Reon Shannon]
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Reflections on Injustice and Imprisonment
Rubin Hurricane Carter
Twenty years spent locked up in a cage considered as a danger to society.
[addressing the court]
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Passion for Boxing Amidst Struggle
Rubin Hurricane Carter
The one thing I could do, and the only thing was box. I had tasted my own blood and I loved it.
[voice over narration]
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Lesra Acknowledges Reading Mr. Carter's Book
Lesra
Dear Mr. Carter, I read your book.
[to Rubin]
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Embracing Identity Beyond Adversity
Reporter
Mr. Carter, now that you're free, are you still going to be "The Hurricane"?
Hurricane Carter
Oh, I'll always be the "Hurricane", and a hurricane is beautiful.
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The Pursuit of Justice
Rubin Hurricane Carter
Justice is all I ask for. Justice.
[addressing the court]
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Transcending Limitations and Finding Freedom
Rubin Hurricane Carter
It's very important to transcend to places that hold us.
[to Les]
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The Power of Love Over Hate
Hurricane Carter
Hate put me in prison. Love's gonna bust me out.
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The Fight for Justice and Redemption
Major cast
] — Sam Chaiton
[[w:Liev Schreiber|Liev Schreiber]
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The Influence of Books on Our Lives
Sam Chaiton
You know what Les, sometimes we don't pick the books we read, they pick us.
[to Lesra]
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Determination in the Face of Adversity
Major cast
] — Lisa Peters
[[w:Deborah Kara Unger|Deborah Kara Unger]
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