The '60s

This is Senator John Kennedy...

the Democratic nominee for the office of the Presidency.

The 1960's presents our country...

with great opportunities and great challenges.

...Just what makes that little ol' ant...

...Think he'll move that rubbertree plant?

...Anyone knows an ant can't move a rubbertree plant...

...But he's got high hopes...

...He's got heigh hopes...

...He's got high apple pie in the sky hopes...

...So any time you're gettin' low...

...lnstead of lettin' go...

...Just remember that ant...

...Oops, there goes another rubbertree plant...

...Oops, there goes another rubbertree plant...

...Oops, there goes another problem, kerplop...

...Kerplop.

...He went away, and you hung around...

...And bothered me every night...

...I wouldn't go out with you...

...You said things that weren't very nice...

...My boyfriend's back and you're gonna be in trouble...

...Hey-La Hey-La My boyfriend's back...

...When you see him comin' you better cut out on the double...

...Hey-La Hey-La My boyfriend's back...

...So look out now 'cause he's coming after you...

...Hey-La Hey-La My boyfriend's back...

...Hey, he knows what you've been trying...

...And he knows that you've been lying...

...He's been gone for such a long time...

...Hey-La Hey-La My boyfriend's back...

...Now he's back and things will be fine...

...Hey-La Hey-La My boyfriend's back...

...'Cause he's kind of big and he's awful strong...

...Hey-La Hey-La My boyfriend's back.

Kit-Kat, come on! I need to get in there!

Do you mind?

Not if I get to use the john sometime this year!

Michael, I can't believe you left your report card

lying on the counter! I'm so proud of you!

She's still in there.

Did you see this?

Oh, all A's.

Me, I prefer a variety of letters.

Your father is going to be so pleased.

I think you ought to see this.

Don't tell me. Let me guess...

A, A, A, A... and A.

Way to go.

Did you read this? Olzcievski transferred to Penn State.

Looks like the Fighting Irish need a quarterback.

Dad, let me just enjoy the dance tonight...

I'll worry about Notre Dame tomorrow.

You don't have a thing to worry about.

Kit-Kat: Hey, you guys...

Well? How do I look?

Long live the King!

Thank you.

Dance with me!

You are grounded, young lady. Until further notice.

Why? I didn't do anything.

That's not what Sister Elizabeth said.

What did Sister Busybody say?

You stay out of this, mister.

She said you behaved disgracefully.

I was dancing.

In a lewd and inappropriate manner.

My gosh, Katie you're fifteen years old...

- Sixteen! - You can't behave this way!

Katie, if you don't respect yourself,

how to you expect anybody else to?

This is crazy. I was dancing, too. Everybody was.

That's what Sister Elizabeth said.

Then the whole thing descended into chaos after Katie started it.

That is so wrong. Everybody did it. Why is she grounded?

It's not fair!

Fair? You want fair?

Okay, you're grounded, too.

...Reverend Taylor, it's all set...

It'll be the four of us. Next Tuesday.

They just keep beatin' on you, Daddy.

That's what they do, Emmet.

How come nobody'll stop 'em?

King tried to get the National Guard...

Kennedy's too busy worrying about the Russians.

What're y'all gonna do?

We keep sittin', We keep marchin'.

We go on to Birmingham.

I lived in Alabama.

I'm ready to do whatever we have to...

but that Sheriff Bull Connor,

that son-of-a-bitch is crazy.

His idea of law is twelve-gauge and double-barrel.

You march in his town, he'll call out the dogs

and the fire hoses.

That's why Martin picked Birmingham...

You want attention... You got to put on a show.

Okay, Brian.

Brian... I'll be open.

Hey, Brian!

You did it! I'm so proud of ya!

You're gonna look so good in blue and gold!

What a great pass!

Hey, good game, Steve! I still can't believe it!

Believe it! We did it!

Wells, lucky catch!

A couple of scouts from Notre Dame thought so...

I guess they figure if God's lookin' out for you,

you're their kinda guy.

They're in the tunnel. Don't keep 'em waiting.

Brian, great season, kid.

It's been a pleasure to be your coach...

They didn't get your name. Your jersey was pretty dirty.

Yeah.

You made the play, same as you made all year.

They got the right guy.

I never expected that scholarship, that was Dad.

The important thing is, you talk to those scouts

and I get a couple of six-packs to celebrate.

Thanks, pal.

There he is! Great game, Champ!

What did the scouts say? Did they come down?

Yeah, they came down...

I knew it! Let's go out and celebrate...

- I got plans. - We'll celebrate as a family...

Dad! I'm goin' with my friends.

There it is, ladies. Sooner or later,

the bottle comes up empty.

They didn't tell you that, did they?

And you know what you gotta do?

I will tell you, as soon as I figure it out.

Ain't that right, Bud?

That's right, Bri. You're the best, man.

Don't you forget it.

Now, you are just the man I'm lookin' for!

Can I help you?

You already are! You're defending freedom...

We need more men like you! And do you know why?

'Cause you can buy beer, and we can't.

Sorry, I'm in uniform.

Aw, c'mon -!

I'll get it.

Thank you! Good man! Good man!

Damn, that uniform looked good! Did you see that?

Hey, mom, hey, dad...

What time is it?

It's... late.

You look like you were having a good time.

Yeah, a little celebration.

I... I got some good news.

Notre Dame?

Marine Corps.

What?

I enlisted. I'm a Marine, just like you.

You did what?

I joined up. I thought you'd be proud.

- What about school? - What about...

Notre Dame?

See, that's the problem, it's called the real world,

which is where I live... and down here,

I don't go to Notre Dame 'cause I ain't got the grades...

that's Mikey department.

And except in your mind, I ain't got the moves, either.

Brian... Honey, what happened?

Nothing happened, Ma. I'm just not good enough.

And I'm not even sorry, 'cause it wasn't my fault.

I did the best I could, that's what's important, right?

I think I could be a really good Marine.

I really thought that would make you proud of me.

Sweetheart... Of course I'm proud of you.

Dad?

I've never been prouder of anyone in my life.

- Is that all you're taking? - I don't need much.

I guess they give you everything you need.

Not everything... Come here.

I'm gonna miss you, Kit-Kat.

Take care of her.

- Dad, it's okay... - C'mon, take it!

It's okay, Mom We're not even at war with anybody.

I'm gonna miss you...

All right, guys. I'll write.

And toss the gauntlet before the feet of tyranny,

And I say, segregation now, segregation tomorrow,

and segregation forever.

("Baby, What You Want Me To Do" plays)

But you saw those pictures on TV...

That's what Father Monahan was talking about.

I don't know, Michael.

It's a chance to learn about the real world.

- Bill? - Why can't I go?

What do you think?

It's a long way, we don't know what's gonna happen in Mississippi.

Father Monahan did say that he wouldn't let him out of his sight.

Do you think he'd say it was okay if it wasn't safe as church?

Isn't this what President Kennedy said...

"Ask not what your country can do for you"?

I think the Kennedys would let their kids go.

Kennedy's kids, eh?

We're this army of freedom fighters,

sweeping away a tired, bigoted oligarchy.