Door to Door Page #5

Synopsis: Bill Porter, a man afflicted with cerebral palsy, is desperate to find a job despite his condition. He uses his sense of humor, determination and winning spirit to convince a manager to hire him as a door-to-door salesman for Watkins, a supplier of household items and baking products. Porter walks several miles every day on his sales route, eventually working his way into the hearts of his customers. This film is based on a true story.
Genre: Drama
Director(s): Steven Schachter
Production: Turner Network Television (TNT)
  Nominated for 2 Golden Globes. Another 15 wins & 18 nominations.
 
IMDB:
7.9
Rotten Tomatoes:
60%
PG
Year:
2002
90 min
Website
439 Views


- You got them.

- No.

They're in your purse.

It looks really nice, doesn't it?

They gave you lots of linens.

I'm a burden.

What?

I'm a burden on you.

Well, now we're even.

Three traveling salesmen,

they're driving through the country.

Their car breaks down.

They go to the farmhouse.

The farmer says, "You can spend

the night, but there's only one bed. "

The next morning,

the guy on the right-hand side says:

"I had the weirdest dream.

"I dreamed that someone

was playing with me in the night. "

The guy on the left-hand side says:

"I had the same dream.

Somebody was playing with me. "

And the guy in the middle says,

"Really? I dreamed I was skiing. "

Man, that's all right. I like that one.

Come on, let me do your shoes.

That's funny. I like that one.

I'm gonna be telling that one.

L3 and 4, L4 and 5, L5, S1.

You see how these discs

are all compressed?

That's what's giving you all the pain.

You still making your own deliveries?

You're gonna have to stop doing that.

I got to make the deliveries.

Hire someone.

You're looking at spinal stenosis

if you keep going the way you're going.

I want you to wear a brace

for a few weeks...

and I'm writing you a prescription

for the inflammation.

Take this seriously, Bill.

If you don't take care of your back,

it's only a matter of time.

You won't be walking.

How's your mother?

She's hanging in.

How was the tomato sauce?

It was really good.

- I'm gonna put you down for some more.

- Okay.

We also have a tarragon-dill dressing.

You're gonna love it.

Yeah.

Hi. I'm here to see Bill Porter.

That's me. You're here about the job?

Yeah.

Come on in.

Is this deliveries in a car?

Yeah, come on in. Sit down.

I don't want to use my car

for too much driving.

It said "must have car" in the paper.

It's just... My car...

This isn't what I'm looking for.

How about shutting the door?

Good morning!

You look good.

Arkansas versus Texas.

This is new.

It's got eucalyptus.

I'm so proud of you.

It was a beautiful speech you made.

Funny.

Earnest, that was a wonderful speech.

We had to do a cardiac catheterization.

The full amount?

No. $400.

Bill, with your condition,

you could collect disability.

I'm working.

I know, but I'm saying,

if you weren't working...

But I am working!

I just wanna make sure

you're aware of what's available to you.

I have a job.

I know.

I'm a salesman. For Watkins!

I know you are.

Bill.

Hi, Larry.

I thought you were... Nobody's here.

We don't need anything.

Larry, I borrowed your...

Between us guys?

Oh, boy.

Hi, Bill.

Okay, honey, let's get you into bed.

I got to get back to work.

I threw up.

Her whole class has it.

Dr. Stewart is home.

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William H. Macy

William Hall Macy Jr. (born March 13, 1950) is an American actor. His film career has been built mostly on his appearances in small, independent films, though he has also appeared in summer action films. Macy has described himself as "sort of a Middle American, WASPy, Lutheran kind of guy... Everyman".Macy has won two Emmy Awards and four Screen Actors Guild Awards, as well as being nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. Since 2011, he has played Frank Gallagher, a main character in the Showtime adaptation of the British television series Shameless. Macy and actress Felicity Huffman have been married since 1997. more…

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