The Jericho Mile

Go for it!

Let me explain the situation.

One day, we do the legs and abs. Okay?

The next day, it's arms, back and pull-ups.

Please note that the Blacks train religiously.

And we mean business. That's our motto. You got that?

Understood.

We seek perfect harmony between body and mind

as ordered the prophet Al Rachid.

Yes, buddy. Also write

that the Blacks are the best.

I'll write it down.

The very best. Mark my words! The best!

I'm thirsty! When is the next moonshine-making party?

It's not won! Jimmy-Jack is on fire.

It has more sugar.

Better go see Rubio.

We'll see if he has any to sell.

Buddy!

Are you doing a sports article?

Okay, you need to write this down:

"Los Indios des Barrio will win."

The bad guys, the wild Chicanos.

We're the soldiers of the 10-4 district. We'll be the first to play handball.

Thanks to our skill, aggressiveness and heart.

Do you understand?

The last hooch was rotten, you have to pay us to drink it.

Dude, you know what? Just make some!

- Would you like a peach? - No, sugar.

- To make more hooch. -Can't help you there, fella.

I was kicked out of the reserves.

But they put in a new one.

I'll hook you up. For the moment, there's nothing in stock.

That's the way it is, buddy. Period.

Come on, Rubio! What the hell are you doing?

Caution! Please leave the field.

Attention! Leave the field. Get out of the showers.

Stop all sporting activities.

Everyone clears the field.

And in this purse

is a $100 bill.

What emotions!

And another $100 bill.

If you like it, here's another $1,000!

Damn it!

Come and see this!

A picture of my new kid. She's just been born.

She's going to look hot. An African goddess!

Hey, Rain!

You fool!

Do you want to see a picture of my little girl?

I'll send a letter home.

Great!

I'm going to tell my wife everything we'll be doing, in detail,

when I get my conjugal visit.

Take a look. A feast for the eyes.

I catch my breath.

Hey, stop!

It's just that photos don't burn.

So, isn't she beautiful?

Next visit in three months.

How will I hold up?

"You sow the wind, you reap the whirlwind. This is the price of reintegration.

My love life doesn't need reintegration.

Three fucking months!

Three long months!

I'm stuck here

and I can't even see my kid!

Please note! Cells close at 3:30pm.

Three months!

Did you see his picture?

Did you look at it?

Yeah, yeah...

Step away from the bars.

So, what's new?

The softball team is doing well.

Nothing new in handball. No news in this sports page

No winners, no losers.

Me, pick the losers? I care too much about life!

The photos are better.

Who the hell is Murphy?

Murphy? A nutcase! He goes in circles.

I want to see him in consultation.

Good luck.

Why?

This guy won't talk to anyone.

Is it fast?

I don't know.

Every morning, he logs kilometers

until he returned his cell at 3.30pm.

What are its times?

How should I know?

With a stopwatch.

I'm just finishing page 2, for the compo.

Jerry takes a while to print page 1.

When will I have time to time a wacko running around in circles?

Why not tomorrow?

Hey, buddy!

Where's my TV programme?

My TV program!

You see the guy, always in the field. Murphy.

Murphy, the guy who runs all day long.

What's wrong with it?

Do you know its times?

Actually, no.

That guy who trains there,

day after day, week after week,

can apparently run a mile in 4 minutes.

Are you kidding me?

No. They measured a mile.

It's about 14 and a half and a half.

Do you know how many athletes run a mile in 4 minutes?

What would he be capable of on a good track?

- Where does he work? - He's not working. He runs. Period!

And I don't think he knows how fast he is.

What do you intend to do?

I have to talk to him.

Karen, I want the track and field coach at Sacramento State University

Jerry Beloit, on the phone.

Hey, buddy. I need to talk to you.

Oh, yeah?! What do you want, my friend?

For someone to do something for someone

on documents.

For you?

Yeah.

I want a conjugal visit.

It's far from won! You know that.

I missed the last one,

my wife had a difficult birth.

It won't be for another three months!

I feel for you, man. This sucks!

But that's not how it's done.

We just need to change a few dates.

You know a guy at the registers. My wife's on fire.

The one who makes the hooch.

A conjugal visit?

Look, I'd like to help you.

But Dr. D. will want something in return.

I don't know.

Sugar for your still.

The truth is, your stock of sugar has run out

since Rubio's pal has been in solitary confinement.

I'm replacing him.

Not bad, man!

I'll see you later. I'll talk to her now.

Great!

À tout'!

Hot ahead!

What's new?

- How are you? - How are you?

What did he fall for?

He arrived from San Quentin, 3 or 4 months ago.

- Where is he cribbing? - Next to Fend-la-bise.

According to Abba Dabba, he works in refectory n°2.

On the reserve side.

A man in his position can do a lot

for the political economy of the Africans in this clink.

Get it?

Yeah

Why don't you go talk to him?

Rubio's prices are too high.

Our buddy will take his place.

Oh yes!

Pack and weigh!

What are you talking about?

My wife and kid, man.

I won't wait 3 months.

How are you going to do it?

It's all arranged, in the bag.

No shit.

Caution! Murphy B 120951.

You are expected with Dr Janowski.

They send me to the shrink.

Suit yourself.

But...

Never mind!

Would you like a coffee?

No.

I didn't ask to come here.

We send you for consultation.

I don't need a shrink.

"Violent outbursts, unstable character.

"Normal electroencephalogram.

"Tests reveal an angry temperament."

Look, we're obliged...

to go through it.

If you answer me, fine.

Otherwise, no problem.

"Refuses visits, family contact,

"TV, work.

"Don't make a purchase."

- What's the point? - I don't need all this stuff.

I'd like to ask you a question.

All you do here is run.

Why is that?

Do you feel better afterwards?

And as you run, you can imagine...

outside these walls?

See you in the fields, on a beach?

What do you mean?