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Transcript of Trailer

(Music)

(BOY’S VOICE)

Mr Darwin Sir, it is time to write your book!

CHARLES

My title will be: On the Origin of Species.

(FRIEND)

All of nature is a battlefield. Remind me where I read that.

HUXLEY

Clear evidence of transformation, over millions of years… the almighty can no longer claim to have authored every species in under a week. You’ve killed God, Sir!

EMMA

I implore you, please do not push him.

(MALE FRIEND)

No one can push Charles.

CHARLES

I’m a scientist! I dare not study for the fear of seeing more clearly what is already as plain as day.

(Sound of young girl's laughter)

ANNIE

What are you so scared of? It’s only a theory.

CHARLES

It changes the whole world. Suppose the whole world stopped believing that God had any sort of plan for us. Apart from anything else it would break your mother’s heart.

EMMA

I think you’re at war Charles. We both know it is a battle you cannot win.

(MALE FRIEND)

I’ll bet that half the nation would cheerfully see you burned at the stake if they knew what you were writing but you have friends too, and all of us are fighting the same battle.

EMMA

Do you not care that you and I may be separated for all eternity?

CHARLES

I’ve finished!

CHARLES

You decide.

(Music builds)

EMMA

So you have finally made an accomplice of me.

CHARLES

Then you must do what you think is right.

(Music builds and fades)

EMMA

Knowing everything I now know, I would marry you again tomorrow my love.

(Trailer onscreen text: His book was the most explosive in history It would challenge the world And test everything he loved)


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