That Workshed copy 01
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Long Divisio, Kiese Laymon, Copyright 2013, Chapter That Work Shed, Section 3 of 5
"Nothing makes sense" (Chapter Common To Man, pages 107-115)
"That Workshed" is a short film adaption of Chapter That Work Shed (103-106), Section 3 of 5
from Long Division by Kiese Laymon. It's about a curious teenager, City, who sneaks into his grandma's s mysterious shed. Inside, he uncovers an unsettling and unexpected scene: a chained man, an old family secret, and a book that raises further questions. This film explores important themes like family, identity, and racism while presenting humorous moments of self-discovery. This is a story about uncovering truths.
Direct Quotes from Chapter That Work Shed (103-106) of Long Division by Kiese Laymon, Copyright 2013:
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“When I made it home, Grandma wasn’t there. I was swelling from the stings, but I realized this was my chance to see if that white man was really in the work shed” [3 of 5]
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“The key chain had a million keys on it plus, she had this heavy pocket blade connected to her keys. She never let me hold the blade, but you could tell just from looking at it that it could slice many necks if need be.” [3 of 5]
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“The shed was covered in off white vinyl siding.” “I heard some rattling and then four slow thumps. I looked back at Grandma’s house.” [3 of 5]
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“Aw man” why you in my grandaddy’s shed” “And why your belly so hard like you pregnant, man?” [3 of 5]
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“What you do to my grandmother? She wouldnt have done this if you didnt do something to her. You try to kick her in her back and call her a nigger, too?” [3 of 5]
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“On the floor of the shed, lying in a fetal position, was SoooSad, covered in dried blood, sweat, and sawdust. He smelled like rotton butt hole and piss, too. All he had on were his white underwear and mismatched church socks.” [3 of 5]
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“Is this a joke?” “How this get in here?” [3 of 5]
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“Is this my book or are there two copies?” [3 of 5]
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“It was lond division” [3 of 5]
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“Something about this aint right” [3 of 5]
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“You know where Baize shepard is?” [3 of 5]
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“My name aint nigger, you know, like you said it was. My name is City. Really, it’s Citoyen.” [3 of 5]
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“This seems like the right thing to do to a white man who had just been tortured by atleast one person I loved” [3 of 5]
Link for video: https://vimeo.com/1048033753/40d9976d72?share=copy
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