Webisode:Hard Knox, Part 1

Hard Knox, Part 1 Choices
Webisode number:	10
First released:	December 22, 2008
Written by:	Rob Fresco
Directed by:	Allan Arkush
Previous Webisode:	The Recruit, Part 2
Next Webisode:	Hard Knox, Part 2

Matt Parkman wants street thug Knox to go straight, but it's not so easy.

Summary

• Matt Parkman persuades Knox to abandon gang life.
• Knox tries to distance himself from his gang, but the gang's oppressive leader says otherwise.
• While in a fearful situation, Knox discovers his ability.

Synopsis

Eighteen months ago, Knox and Matt Parkman are having a meal together. Matt is trying to convince Knox to leave a gang he is running with, headed by a thug named Bartell. They part ways, and the venue flashes back to a room where the gang thugs are planning a job and selecting guns. Knox mentions he wants to "sit this one out", but Bartell doesn't comply. While Bartell is doing a confidence check on each other member (by holding a gun to their throats), Knox begins to sense their fear, and surprisingly bends a steel crowbar into a pretzel. No other gang thug asks to skip out on the heist, and Knox reluctantly agrees to participate.

Memorable Quotes

"(Tommy Lasorda) knew more about pasta than about managing a ball club."

Knox, to Matt Parkman

"This ain't trade school, you feel me? You don't call in sick. And I aint sending out four guys to do a five guy job!"

Bartell, to Knox

Character Appearances

Benjamin "Knox" Washington Matt Parkman Los Angeles gang member (I)

Los Angeles gang member (II) Los Angeles gang member (III) Bartell

See Also

• YouTube link
• YouTube link
• YouTube link
• Hulu link
• Hard Knox website
• For images from Hard Knox, Part 1, see images from Hard Knox, Part 1.
• For the transcript from Hard Knox, Part 1, see the Hard Knox, Part 1 transcript.
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