Door to Door Page #3

Synopsis: Bill Porter, a man afflicted with cerebral palsy, is desperate to find a job despite his condition. He uses his sense of humor, determination and winning spirit to convince a manager to hire him as a door-to-door salesman for Watkins, a supplier of household items and baking products. Porter walks several miles every day on his sales route, eventually working his way into the hearts of his customers. This film is based on a true story.
Genre: Drama
Director(s): Steven Schachter
Production: Turner Network Television (TNT)
  Nominated for 2 Golden Globes. Another 15 wins & 18 nominations.
 
IMDB:
7.9
Rotten Tomatoes:
60%
PG
Year:
2002
90 min
Website
468 Views


The guy on the left-hand side says:

"I had the same dream.

Somebody was playing with me. "

And the guy in the middle says,

"Really? I dreamed I was skiing. "

Man, that's all right. I like that one.

Come on, let me do your shoes.

That's funny. I like that one.

I'm gonna be telling that one.

L3 and 4, L4 and 5, L5, S1.

You see how these discs

are all compressed?

That's what's giving you all the pain.

You still making your own deliveries?

You're gonna have to stop doing that.

I got to make the deliveries.

Hire someone.

You're looking at spinal stenosis

if you keep going the way you're going.

I want you to wear a brace

for a few weeks...

and I'm writing you a prescription

for the inflammation.

Take this seriously, Bill.

If you don't take care of your back,

it's only a matter of time.

You won't be walking.

How's your mother?

She's hanging in.

How was the tomato sauce?

It was really good.

- I'm gonna put you down for some more.

- Okay.

We also have a tarragon-dill dressing.

You're gonna love it.

Yeah.

Hi. I'm here to see Bill Porter.

That's me. You're here about the job?

Yeah.

Come on in.

Is this deliveries in a car?

Yeah, come on in. Sit down.

I don't want to use my car

for too much driving.

It said "must have car" in the paper.

It's just... My car...

This isn't what I'm looking for.

How about shutting the door?

Good morning!

You look good.

Arkansas versus Texas.

This is new.

It's got eucalyptus.

I'm so proud of you.

It was a beautiful speech you made.

Funny.

Earnest, that was a wonderful speech.

We had to do a cardiac catheterization.

The full amount?

No. $400.

Bill, with your condition,

you could collect disability.

I'm working.

I know, but I'm saying,

if you weren't working...

But I am working!

I just wanna make sure

you're aware of what's available to you.

I have a job.

I know.

I'm a salesman. For Watkins!

I know you are.

Bill.

Hi, Larry.

I thought you were... Nobody's here.

We don't need anything.

Larry, I borrowed your...

Between us guys?

Oh, boy.

Hi, Bill.

Okay, honey, let's get you into bed.

I got to get back to work.

I threw up.

Her whole class has it.

Dr. Stewart is home.

I could take Kimmy there.

No, it's nothing. It's just a stomach flu.

I wouldn't mind.

That's okay, Bill. Thanks.

Charlotte.

I think I should take her.

Son of a b*tch.

Would you...

Bring her across the street, would you?

Kimmy, honey, you go with Bill

to Mrs. Turner's house. Okay?

- Why?

- Why? Because I...

I don't know, just go.

I just need you to go. Okay?

And tell her I'll be right there.

I threw up pancakes and bananas.

That's a good combination.

Ralphie!

Hey, man.

Look, pal, I don't know what to tell you.

I don't want anything.

I'm never gonna want anything.

Don't come back here, all right?

All right.

Merry Christmas from all of us at Watkins.

I'm gonna bring some rawhide samples

for Clifford.

They're good for when he's teething.

Damn it!

That had frost burn.

Where's Brad?

Brad who? I don't know any Brad.

But let me tell you this.

I'm a grownup. And I deserve to have

an adult relationship.

I'm honest with people

and I deserve honesty in return.

It doesn't terrify me

to have a joint checking account.

It's not like I'm asking

for monogrammed towels or anything!

I treat people with respect,

and I deserve not to be humiliated.

A math teacher.

A bald, 50-year-old math teacher.

How pathetic is that?

Two cents I'd call his wife.

Does he have someplace to go?

I don't know and I don't care.

Merry Christmas from Watkins.

It's got a magnet on the back.

It'll stick to your refrigerator.

Yeah, thanks.

Brad's young. People make mistakes.

You two guys are good together.

Merry Christmas, Bill.

Merry Christmas, Alan.

There you go.

Thank you.

This is for you.

You shouldn't have done that. Thank you.

I have something for you.

How sweet!

There's a magnet on the back.

It'll stick to your refrigerator.

I need a calendar.

Are you sure I can't ask you to stay

for some eggnog?

No, thanks.

Are you all set for Christmas?

Have you got your turkey?

Twelve pounds!

Food Fair gives them to you for free

when you buy $50 worth of groceries.

I'll have to do that next time.

Are you having your family over?

- No, not really. You?

- No.

They're going skiing this year.

That sounds nice.

Colorado, I think.

Merry Christmas, Bill.

You, too, Mrs. Sullivan.

Let me get that.

Let me help you.

No, that's all right.

I'm here for the interview.

I'm Shelly Soentpiet.

Let me get your bag.

Just put it on the table.

Are you sure? I could put it away for you.

No, that's all right.

Okay.

What do you have?

Excuse me?

Your affliction.

Why do you talk like that?

Cerebral palsy.

How do you get that?

From birth.

The doctor squished my head

with the forceps.

It's not catching.

What's the job? Just shopping and...

deliveries and general assistance?

Yeah.

You've got a bulb out.

You got an extra bulb?

Yeah, under the sink.

Oh, okay.

Let's see, I go to Western.

Okay student.

Don't smoke, don't drink, don't like it.

Don't have a choice.

We're Mormon.

Clearly, I'm good with electronics.

Do I have the job?

Hello.

Yes.

Thank you.

"... and the desert shall rejoice,

and blossom as the rose.

"It shall blossom abundantly,

and rejoice even with joy and singing:

"The glory of Lebanon

shall be given unto it...

"... the excellency of Carmel and Sharon...

"... they shall see the glory of the Lord...

"... and the excellency of our God. "

All of our food and spices...

are 100 percent organic.

May I be completely candid with you?

Cool.

I think...

I feel...

I feel that...

Are you all right?

Our greatest value...

I'm sorry.

I'll come back another time.

- Is there something I can-

- No.

I'm sorry.

Good run?

It was great. Can I take a shower here?

I need to go to class right after.

- Sure.

- This is what I was talking to you about.

They make them for the home.

It's a personal computer.

We can do everything on it.

All the accounting, all the billing.

I like my typewriter. It never breaks down.

I finally finished that paper. What a bear.

Good for you!

Hi. How you doing?

- Where do you want these?

- Over there.

Come here, boy.

Here you go, Bill.

Thanks, Brad.

Clifford!

You need anything else?

Some of that dishwashing detergent.

We have dishwashing detergent.

No. I used it up.

Yeah, under the sink.

Alan, I used it.

If you fight, I'm gonna separate you.

I'm gonna put you down

for the four-pound box.

Anything else to go?

Yeah, those go into the van, too.

Hi, Jerry.

Hey, Bill.

What did the doctor say?

It's bizarre. It's some kind of cancer.

Kaposi's sarcoma.

Some skin cancer that only

really old people are supposed to get.

He'll be okay.

He's young. He'll be fine.

Here's what we need.

Shelly, take that catalogue

away from him.

Alan, you love this stuff.

No buying.

No, he's right. You love this stuff.

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