The Future of Earth

The Future of Earth

By Van N. Williams Based On A Dream

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Act 1/Scene A

1. EXT BOTTOM

- STAR FIELD (FULL SCREEN), MOVING FROM TOP TO

-NARRATOR/VO-

An alien force arrives to earth in

some near future, as part of a scouting mission.

They, or beings like them, first came to earth millions of years in the past to establish gold mining colonies around the planet.

Humans were made to perform manual labor, with human overlords to watch over them to ensure the work continued and everyone was kept in line.

- STAR FIELD TO SHIP - SLOW ZOOM IN

-NARRATOR/VO-

Scout ships like this one were sent

every 10-thousand years to collect the gold and check on the progress of the slaves, have they developed technology to make their work and lives easier? Or have they ventured into areas they shouldn't have and need to be corrected or reset, getting rid of all of them and starting over. Again.

- ALIEN SHIP BRIDGE STANDARD SPACESHIP BRIDGE BUT CAN'T SEE THE CHARACTER'S FACES -

SHIP'S HELMSMAN "Entering planet orbit commander."

MISSION COMMANDER

"Very well. "Science Officer, tell

me what's going on down there?"

SCIENCE OFFICER "The planet is filled with

pollution, and there's been a change in leadership... again."

2. EXT

3. INT DARK -

MISSION COMMANDER

"Very well, keep me updated on any

changes."

-Commander speaking through Communication Device-

MISSION COMMANDER (CONT’D) "Landing Party, are you prepared to

start your mission?"

LANDING PARTY LEADER "Yes sir, we're very confident of

our success."

MISSION COMMANDER

"Shut up and do your squeaky jobs."

MISSION COMMANDER (CONT’D) "Special OPS, are you ready to

commence your mission?"

SPECIAL OPS LEADER "Yes sir, standing by to deploy."

MISSION COMMANDER "Remember that timing is critical

for this action to run correctly and give us another successful mission."

MISSION COMMANDER (CONT’D) "And don't forget your camouflage."

END ACT 1/SCENE A

2.

ACT 1/SCENE B

3.

A FEW GOOD MEN:

4. EXT -START ON SPACESHIP, THEN A SLOW ROLL TO AMERICA, WASHINGTON, D.C. AND THEN TO THE CONGRESSMAN'S WINDOW -

-NARRATOR/VO-

The next part of the plan required

the aliens to find an angry heartless group humans, willing to sellout their brothers, sisters, mothers and fathers for a taste of power.

Where better than Washington, D.C.?

The congressman, looking outside of his office window, thinking about his future.

CONGRESSMAN WHITE "There was a time,” (he

thought), "when I could have stayed in office 20 or 30 years, retired with great benefits, and become a consultant with major corporation. Living on Easy Street

5. INT - CONGRESSMAN'S OFFICE - LARGE AMERICAN FLAG, PICTURES OF THE CONGRESSMAN WITH REAGAN, TRUMP AND MILITARY MEMBERS.

6. INT - CONGRESSMAN'S BACK IS TURNED TO THE ROOM AS HE GAZES OUT OF HIS WINDOW - CONGRESSIONAL AID WALKS IN -

CONGRESSIONAL AID "Sir, you have a visitor, if you

have a moment to spare."

CONGRESSMAN WHITE

"Yes, I've got nothing but time...

for the next 30-days. Show him in."

7. INT - CONGRESSMAN TURNS WITH HIS FAKE SMILE ENGAGED, BUT HIS HEART IS ELSEWHERE -

The congressman turns and straighten his tie and thought,

CONGRESSMAN WHITE (CONT’D) "Maybe this guy hasn't heard that

I'm a 'lame duck.' I wonder what planet he's from?"

8. INT - BOB JONES, A WHITE 30-SOMETHING WITH GREAT SKIN, HAIR AND HOT NEW SUIT, CAME THROUGH THE OFFICE DOOR, HAND EXTENDED AND FLASHING A 500 WATT SMILE.

9. INT - 2-SHOT THE TWO MEN SHAKE HANDS AND EXCHANGE PLEASANTRIES -

BOB JONES:

"Congressman White, it is an honor

to meet you!"

CONGRESSMAN WHITE "Mister Jones, thanks for stopping by. If you need help with anything you'll have to act quick, I've got

one foot out of the door, so to speak."

10. THE TWO MEN SIT AND GET DOWN TO BUSINESS.

BOB JONES:

"Well maybe we can help each

other."

CONGRESSMAN WHITE

"This sounds interesting, speak I'm

all ears."

BOB JONES:

"I represent a client who would

like to offer you and like-minded and white thinking colleagues the opportunity of a lifetime."

CONGRESSMAN WHITE "Who doI have to kill?"

BOB JONES "Big changes are coming

congressman. Changes of a lifetime White. We need the right people to step up and fill leadership positions when those changes come."

CONGRESSMAN WHITE "What are we talking, another

elected office, governor, president?"

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BOB JONES "Bigger, much bigger."

11. INT - THE TWO MEN TALK, STAND AND SHAKE HANDS -

-NARRATOR/VO-

The humans, a group of white men

use to political and cultural power, were angry about losing their power, having it taken away by "them."

This is not America, they would say during their weekly gripe sessions on the television talk shows. But now, now they're back on top, like the old days.

12. INT - REP. GOVERNMENT HALLWAY, PEOPLE WALKING AROUND JONES AS HE REACHES FOR HIS "CELLPHONE" AND REPORTS TO THE MISSION COMMANDER -

BOB JONES/CELLPHONE Commander, Mission Accomplished.

Proceeding to the next phase.

END ACT 1/SCENE B

5.

ACT 1/SCENE C

6.

PICK A CARD:

13. INT - VARIOUS SHOTS OF WHITE MEN TALKING ON THE PHONE - 2-SHOTS OF MEN TALKING ON PHONES - MEN MEETING ON THE STREET

-NARRATOR/VO-

“The White Power Group was formed

quickly, a dozen former somethings, lawmakers, political hacks and media pundits, were ready to become the new leaders of a new world order. But time was short and work to be done.”

14. INT - 2-SHOT ON THE PHONE

WPG MEMBER 1

"I can't believe this! A second

chance at a new life. It's a miracle. A mother lovin', red blooded American miracle!"

CONGRESSMAN WHITE "Easy there cowboy, one step at a

time. We've got to met our new boss and see what we've gotten ourselves in to.

15. INT - THE GROUP MEETS AROUND A HUGE ROUND TABLE - 12 WHITE MEN IN SUITS, SHAKING HANDS AND WITH BIG SMILES ALL AROUND

-NARRATOR/VO-

“The chosen few, or the "Dirty

Dozen" as they would be later known, sat at a huge round table befitting the kings they thought of themselves.”

“At the head of the table was an empty chair, for their leader when he arrived. Behind the chair was a 300 inch flat screen television.”

CONGRESSMAN WHITE "Will you look at that screen? I

bet you can see every pockmark on Anchor Blue's face."

The group laughs, except for Anchor Blue.

- MEDIUM SHOT OF ANCHOR BLUE -

ANCHOR BLUE "This just in... Go screw

yourselves."

The group laughs even louder.

Suddenly the monitor screen comes to life and a deep voice fills the room.

MISSION COMMANDER

"Are you monkeys finished slinging shit at each other? I find it hard

to believe that you're the best the world has to offer."

CONGRESSMAN WHITE "Sorry, we were just letting off a

little steam. This is the biggest deal most of us have ever been involved in."

The Mission Commander, appearing as a big blob in shadow, cuts him off and gets to business.

MISSION COMMANDER "Shut up and sit down, my time is

valuable, unlike you sea monkeys." Fullscreen of the monitor.

MISSION COMMANDER (CONT’D) "This is what we have on today's

menu. We are going to introduce ourselves to your planet with a bang.

“You leaders will decide within the next 10-minutes, which American city we will introduce ourselves with a bang.”

WPG MEMBER 12

"Is he talking about destroying an

American city?"

MISSION COMMANDER

"We provide the device, you pick

the city and press the button. (MORE)

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