The Black Man's Voice
from BLACKkKLANSMAN
Written by CHARLIE WACHTEL, DAVID RABINOWITZ, KEVIN WILLMOTT, SPIKE LEE
Ron Stallworth proposes a dangerous undercover operation to his skeptical superiors. He challenges the Chief's racial assumptions about speech and explains how a 'Black Ron' and a 'White Ron' can work together to infiltrate the Ku Klux Klan.
CHIEF BRIDGES: I can't spare any Men.
SGT. TRAPP: I've looked over the Logs and it seems you can spare them.
CHIEF BRIDGES: Sgt. Trapp, Ron spoke to the Man on the phone. When they hear the Voice of one of my Guys, they'll know the difference.
RON STALLWORTH: Why so, Chief?
CHIEF BRIDGES: Want me to
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