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Dallas housewife Lurene Hallett's life revolves around the doings of Jacqueline Kennedy. She is devastated when President Kennedy is shot a few hours after she sees him arrive in Dallas. Despite her husband Ray's prohibition, she decides to attend the funeral in Washington, D.C. Forced to travel by bus, she befriends Jonell, the young black daughter of Paul Couter. Sensing something wrong, her good intentioned interference leads the mixed race threesome on an increasingly difficult journey to Washington with both the police and Ray looking for them. Written by
Jeremy Perkins <jwp@aber.ac.uk>
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Her life began when her world fell apart.
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Trivia
The license plate on one of the main vehicles in the film is BDR529, the same as the license plate of the Bluesmobile in
The Blues Brothers.
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Quotes
Paul Cater:
I didn't GET this car, I stole it. That's a felony.
Lurene Hallett:
Well it shouldn't be if it can't go over forty!
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Connections
References
The Blues Brothers (1980)
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Soundtracks
"Our Day Will Come"
Written by
Bob Hilliard and
Mort Garson
Performed by
Ruby & The Romantics
Courtesy of MCA Records
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This movie is not only tells the story of the accidental connection of two people, one black and one white, who would probably have never met in their normal lives, it also presents a vivid portrait of the time in which they lived. Set against the background of the JFK assassination and the aftermath, the protagonists meet and help each other through turning points in their lives. At first wary of each other, they come to understand the forces which have shaped each other's personalities and then come to appreciate the humanity and longing they have in common. Segregation and prejudice on both sides are explored without preaching. Finally it ends if not happily at least on a note of hope.