The Professionals1977
[a black couple are being evicted from their home in broad daylight. A man called Dinny is chucking their belongings and possessions into the street, while a crowd of people watch. A black lawyer called Zadie pulls up in a car, steps out, walks towards Dinny and orders him to stop]
Zadie:
Now put all this back at once!
[Dinny squares up to the lawyer]
Dinny:
You wanna mix it with me, n*gger?
Zadie:
The term "n*gger" does not offend me. A corruption of Negro - and I am certainly that. And I've already mixed it with you. With something more powerful than my fist - the law. Now, take all these back and later we'll itemise the breakages and you can pay for them.
[Dinny raises his hand, ready to hit Zadie]
Zadie:
I'd like you to hit me. I already have you for harassment. I'd like to add assault to that, I really would.
[Zadie turns his attention to the husband of the couple who are being evicted]
Zadie:
You did the right thing calling me, Mr Culver. Don't worry - everything's going to be all right from now on.
[Zadie turns round and walks back to his car. Dinny spits at the spot where Zadie was stood]
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