Created Equal

Subtitles by explosiveskull

Careful Samantha. You nearly knocked me down.

Samantha, what do you say?

Excuse me, Sister Jean. I'm sorry.

- Aw. - Sister Alejandra.

My doofy brother says girls can't do what boys can do,

- because we're weak. - Nonsense.

You can do and be anything you want when you grow up.

Even President of our great country.

Don't you forget that.

I wanna be like Father John and hold mass

and serve bread and wine and communion when I grow up.

Well, that would be wonderful...

Or, Samantha, you could be a Sister, like me.

And teach in a beautiful school or a big hospital.

Or you can work with the poor.

But you can never be a priest.

Let's go, children.

Let's go.

Who the hell is Sasha?

You heard me.

Okay. So, you're just gonna ignore me?

Why are you searching through my phone?

Do not answer my question with another question.

That's the kind of thing that makes me think

I can't trust you.

Do not flip this on me. Who is she?

She's just some chick. I can't control who texts me.

- Some chick? - Mm-hmm.

Well, 'some chick' said

that y'all were gonna hang out tonight.

Well, how's that possible if I'm gonna be with you?

So, why don't you go buy

the sexiest little black dress you can find.

You think you can buy me, don't you?

It's working, innit?

No!

- Kind of. -

Help me, Father, with this challenge.

I know I'm called to guide Your people

and to do Your holy will.

Help me, Father, with this challenge.

I know I'm called to guide Your people

and to do Your holy will. Amen.

Good day, Father John.

Sister Alejandra. We need to talk.

Yes, Father.

Once again,

I have word that you're speaking with the young girls

about women going into the priesthood.

- Father John... - And worst of all,

you yourself have applied to the seminary

to study for the priesthood.

Now, what kind of an example are you setting for these girls?

Father, I wanna do what you do.

I wish to bring the word of Jesus Christ to His people.

You already do.

I do not, Father. You know I don't.

In your own way, yes.

It's not enough, Father.

I pray and pray and the message is the same.

I believe in my heart that Jesus wants me to minister.

That he wants me to become a priest.

It is my calling.

You know that the church

will not allow women to become priests.

There are so many things...

Father, they are not...

- They will have to be. - Why, Father?

Why shouldn't a woman be allowed to become a priest?

It is the law of the church.

Now look, we have had this discussion several times

over the past year.

You leave me no choice.

You are no longer to work with the students.

You are now assigned to assist with the shut-ins.

Do you understand?

Yes, Father, I understand.

Have a blessed day, Sister.

Sister Alejandra, where are you going?

I'm leaving the school,

but soon you'll have a new teacher

and she'll help you learn amazing things.

No, you are a teacher.

We want you, Sister Alejandra.

That won't be possible.

Will I ever see you again?

I promise you will be in my heart.

I will keep it always. Thank you.

Alejandra, I am so sorry it had to come to this.

You just have to be so careful

when going against church doctrine.

What will you do now?

Hey, Sasha, it's Tommy.

Sorry I missed you last night. I got hung up at work.

It's okay. We must talk tonight.

Yeah, I'll call you later.

All right, bye.

Good morning, Mr. Reilly.

Good morning, darling. How are you this fine Monday?

I am tired.

How's your boy? Is he still giving you a hard time?

Oh, he just discovered girls.

Why don't you bring him in? I can have a talk.

Oh no, baby.

Listen, so it's your mother's birthday.

- Mm-hmm. - I sent her a gift from you.

- Thank you very much. - You're welcome.

Hey, who's Alejandra Batista?

Oh, that's a matter sent over by Dunbar.

- All right. - Fine.

- Tommy, - Huh.

- Call your mother. - No.

Take a seat.

Brief me on the Solas case.

Sure. Gwen Solas. Gender discrimination case.

Brilliant executive, denied promotions,

paid less than her male counterparts.

It's an open to shut trial, right?

It's a statement case for other women

bumping into the glass ceiling.

Now, of course, my heart really bleeds for Gwen.

Except when you get in front of a jury of eight men

and they don't agree.

Uh, set up a settlement conference.

If we settle, we'll be leaving money on the table.

Assuming we win in court,

where the odds against the plaintiff are two to one.

So, there's a litigation risk.

Not to mention the reputation cost for the firm if we lose.

Take the sure settlement.

Tommy, you're not afraid of trials, are you?

What's our demand?

- Two point five. - What are they?

- Seven fifty. - What's it worth?

- Nine hundred. - Settle it.

Oh, Mr. Dunbar.

Tommy.

What's this new case you sent over?

One of our biggest clients called in a favor

for her housekeeper's daughter, Alejandra Batista.

- Pro bono? - Does that matter?

Her company bills five million a year.

I'd mow her lawn every weekend if she asked.

Snort

Plus, the firm requires, what, 75 pro bono hours.

You've got three.

Is that really the number you wanna take

to the partnership committee next month?

No, sir. What's this about?

- Didn't Silk tell you? - I was, uh...

It's a case we don't want, but we can't duck.

Just make it go away.

What are we settling?

Woman's suing the Catholic Church.

Hi. Can I help you?

Uh, Tommy Reilly.

- Okay, and your name? - Ally Batista.

Okay.

- Have a seat. - Thank you.

There's a Ally Batista here to see you.

Yeah, thanks.

Please, let me take this, sir.

- Don't let me down. - Never do.

Silk,

Ms. Batista's in the lobby. Would you meet her, please?

Thank you, Betty.

Ms. Batista, right this way.

All right. I tell you what.

Why don't you put on that little dress

that I just bought you.

And when I pick you up, you can tell daddy all about it.

Uh, I need to call you back.

Ms. Batista... Please sit down.

Can I get you some coffee, water?

- No, thank you. - Uh, Silk. Won't you stay?

So, Mrs. Batista.

Uhm, it's miss.

I'm sorry. Ms. Batista.

Let me just say how truly sorry I am

for everything that's happened to you.

What are you talking about?

I was informed that you're suing

the Catholic Church, so I assumed...

I'm suing the Catholic Church,

because I want to become a Catholic priest.

I see.

Before we go any further down that road, Ms. Batista,

I apologize, I have to ask.

Are you serious about this?

You have an Irish name. Are you Catholic, Mr. Reilly?

I didn't have any choice in the matter.

Are you a practicing Catholic?

I was an altar boy.

Ms. Batista, my religious practice

is the least of your concern.

You are suing the Catholic Church