91. more like a movie than a movie

Latin Kings.

A gang based in the area east of Detroit, Michigan. Most of the members were composed of people of color, but the leader, Diaz, was a Mexican-American of Hispanic descent.

“Chuckling Hey Shuck! Are you Mexicans a worthless race? Did you come all the way to America to pick up something to eat?”

“Awkward.”

Diaz has been bullied terribly by racists since he was a child, and since then, he has harbored great anger towards racists.

I also tried to appeal to the school.

But school wasn’t that different.

One day, while Diaz was getting soft drinks from the vending machine at school, someone poured hot coffee on the nape of his neck and burned him. An enraged Diaz reported this to his homeroom teacher, but the punishment given to the perpetrator was only a few letters of self-reflection.

From then on, Diaz dropped out of school, realizing that there was no side for him here. And it was the ‘Latin Kings’ gang that made it.

In the early days of Detroit, the presence of the ‘Latin Kings’ gang was faint, to the point of nonexistence. However, Diaz, who attracted people suffering from racial discrimination like himself one by one, quickly grew the scale with his outstanding leadership and business talent. Hearing this rumor, other regions also flocked to the ‘Latin Kings’, and now the ‘Red Gang’, the biggest gang in Detroit, has grown to the point where they can’t be touched. but.

“Diaz! it’s the limit now The money I saved is all gone.”

Diaz’s worries deepened at the complaint of his right-hand man and friend Anthony. Like most gangs, the main source of income for ‘Latin Kings’ was also drug distribution. However, a few months ago, Diaz completely changed the structure of ‘Latin Kings’ drug distribution business.

When I saw my colleagues and friends who were like my family dying one by one from the heroin they distributed, I thought this was not the case. So, other than marijuana, it was decided not to deal with highly addictive drugs such as cocaine and heroin.

“Can’t you keep up with marijuana?”

“No way. That marijuana costs a few pennies.”

“hahahaha…but no other drugs. You saw clearly how Max died. I can’t lose my brothers like that anymore.”

Anthony clutched his head as if he was frustrated.

“That’s true, but… ha… I don’t have any profit other than raising and selling pit bull terriers right now and marijuana distribution. You can’t stand it for long.”

“Let’s think about it for a bit… I’ll think about whether there are other ways to make money.”

“Ugh. I want to earn a lot of money like the movie stars from the next town.”

Diaz’s ears perked up.

“A movie star next door? What do you mean by that?”

“Didn’t you know, Diaz? It was pretty noisy for a while because of it. There was a very large abandoned car parts factory in the neighborhood next door. It is said that it has now been turned into a movie set. I heard it changed like a prison, but anyway, what are you filming there? Rumors seem to be quite large.”

“It’s a prison set… shall we go?”

“There? Do you want to go sightseeing?”

“If the set was made like a prison, wouldn’t it be about prison?”

“Of course it is, right?”

“Think about it, Anthony. Is there anyone who knows more about the cell than we do?”

“uh….? That’s right.”

In fact, most gang members have spent months or years in prison.

“We go and ask if there are any roles we can do. It’s acting, but we’re real life. What do you think?”

At Diaz’s strangely persuasive words, Anthony eventually nodded.

“Yes! But will they really accept us…?”

“You’re going to see it first.”

“okay! Let’s go take a few kids.”

***

The atmosphere at the scene rapidly froze at the sudden appearance of a real gang. The fact that gangsters committed senseless crime here in Detroit was so heinous that it was rumored in other states as well.

Director Jonathan Miller, who was embarrassed by the situation he was experiencing for the first time, soon regained his composure and asked a man named Diaz.

“I’m the director, what are you here for?”

Diaz said, looking around.

“First of all, I’m sorry for coming to you recklessly. Looking around this place, it seems that they are shooting a movie related to prison. That’s why I came here to see if there was an opportunity for us to appear.”

Director Miller was taken aback by the unexpected words.

“You want to appear in our work? why not…?”

“First of all, most of us have the experience of going to a real prison. Because of that, I have a more realistic insight into their life than anyone else. I am confident that I can do better than anyone else when it comes to acting in prison.”

“No, that would be the case… but no matter how, it would be difficult if he suddenly came to me like this.”

When director Miller showed his disapproval, as if embarrassed, Diaz said desperately.

“I am well aware that this is nonsense. And we are well aware of the social gaze we receive. Please give me at least one chance. Please.”

It looked desperate, but like the leader of a group, it was a dignified attitude that never yielded.

“Hmm… This is really embarrassing.”

There was nothing strange about calling the police right away, but the politeness and desperation of that Diaz man made Miller worry.

At that time, someone approached Miller’s side.

“Why don’t you give it a chance, Director?”

“yes? Ah Song! did you come Do you have any reason to think so?”

Over the course of more than a month of filming, Kyu-ha’s presence on the set only grew, and now, even if he directly gives his opinion to director Miller, no one sees it as strange.

“Anyone who has come with that level of preparedness will not give up easily unless there is a reason to convince them. In that case, it will be less tiring for each other to test and judge quickly.”

Director Miller, who rested his chin with his right hand, nodded slightly.

“Hmm… I heard it makes sense.”

Diaz’s eyes lit up when an Asian suddenly intervened and moved Miller’s mind.

‘What is that Asian? He looks like an actor, but everyone here trusts that Asian. Who the hell are you?’

It was rare. As far as he knew, there was almost no Asian actor in the Hollywood film industry.

Director Miller looked at Diaz as if he had made up his mind.

“good. It’s an absurd situation, but… Then let’s try a simple test.”

Diaz’s face turned red.

“thank you. thank you. Then what can I do?”

“It’s simple. Please act out the scene of a fight with another organization in prison.”

At Miller’s order, Diaz put on a confident expression.

“It’s that simple. I actually suffered a lot… Guys, you can fight other organizations.”

The organizers who followed Diaz’s words smiled.

“Isn’t that our specialty, Diaz? Thinking back to the fights you had with the ‘Red Gang’ bastards?”

“Chiggle. Will it be fun?”

Director Miller called the costume team.

“Costume team! I’m handing out some prison uniforms to everyone here. And make-up… you don’t have to.”

All kinds of tattoos covering his face and shaved hairstyle didn’t feel out of place at all, enough to make him believe that he was an inmate right away.

“Good. Let’s change our costumes and proceed with the acting test right away.”

Diaz and the members of the ‘Latin Kings’ appeared in prison uniforms.

“Ugh, I feel uncomfortable every time I wear this guy’s prison uniform.”

“Diaz. You don’t feel very good wearing a prison uniform, do you?”

“It’s smoke, it’s smoke. It’s a precious opportunity. Let’s do our best.”

Miller shouted Standby.

***

A few days after Jamal took Peter away.

The ‘Latin Kings’, another organization in prison, came looking for Jamal. Diaz, the boss, was babbling and arguing with Jamal.

“Hey Jamal. You said you accepted that stupid chinky? Are you finally senile after getting old?”

Some of Jamal’s gang members were furious at that, but Jamal raised his hand to stop them.

“Peter? we scouted No, well, the ears of the ‘Latin Kings’ are so delicious, can I not bring them?”

At Jamal’s mocking words, Diaz stopped the ‘Latin Kings’ members from trying to jump out.

“Chiggle. No matter how old you are, that venomous tongue is still the same. Anyway, tell that chinky bastard to take care of himself. My kids are determined to kill him right now. ah! Be careful with your inspiration, as you could end up hanging out next to me for no reason. My kids don’t even know who is next to them once they turn their eyes away.”

Diaz, who had been talking with a giggle, suddenly hardened his expression and growled like a beast.

“And I warn you, if you taunt our organization one more time with that stinky snout, I’ll skin you alive. We don’t joke, you know?”

Beads of sweat formed on Jamal’s forehead at the brutal force.

“Don’t giggle. What are you going to do now? Anyway, tell Chinky that I’m going to get the money soon. Whether you protect it or not, we have to pay for it.”

“Two.”

Members of the ‘Latin Kings’ spat on the floor once and then turned around.

***

“Cut!”

“…nice?”

“Something… It’s definitely different from the feeling that minor actors show.”

I was puzzled, but the reaction on the field was generally favorable. Certainly, lively lines and emotional acting conveyed a much more vivid sense of realism than acting in minor roles.

Director Jonathan Miller liked the scene right before.

“Are you okay? yes! A gang must have that taste. Although it seems light, it is a beast that cannot be easily touched. It’s just what I was thinking.”

Diaz approached and asked Miller.

“Director. How was it? This is the first time today, so I can do better in the future. Trust me.”

At Diaz’s words, director Miller couldn’t help but nod.

“Since you show this with your skills, there is no reason to refuse. To be honest, I just really liked the acting. good. We will contact you about the schedule and other necessary parts through the assistant director. Instead, just keep one thing in mind. From today, I will not think about who you are from or what you are doing. So, please pay attention only to the work. Do you understand?”

The corners of Diaz’s mouth twitched at Miller’s consent.

“of course. You will never have anything to worry about. thank you.”

It was more like a movie than a movie in which a real gang auditioned on the spot and were cast on the spot. Diaz approached Kyuha.

“Hey, did you say Song?”

Kyuha nodded slightly.

“Today we are having a party in our neighborhood, are you planning to come over?”