Rise Of Nations

Episode 1:Pilot

Episode 1 Scene 1: A rundown gym in Detroit. Rashad is training in the ring, throwing punches at a heavy bag. His trainer, Joe, watches from the sidelines. Joe: "You're looking good, kid. Keep it up." Rashad: "Thanks, Joe. I've been putting in the work." Joe: "That's what I like to hear. You're gonna make me proud, Rashad." Scene 2: Rashad leaves the gym and walks through the streets of Detroit. He passes by a group of kids playing basketball. Kid 1: "Hey, Rashad! You gonna be the champ someday?" Rashad: "That's the plan, kid. That's the plan." Scene 3: Rashad arrives at his apartment complex and takes the elevator up to his floor. As he walks down the hallway, he hears arguing coming from one of the apartments. Woman: "I can't believe you spent all our money on that damn car!" Man: "I'm gonna make it back, babe. Trust me." Scene 4: Rashad enters his own apartment and sits down at his kitchen table. He pulls out a notebook and starts jotting down some notes. Rashad: "Let's see...left hook, right cross...gotta work on my footwork, too..." Suddenly, he hears a knock at the door. Rashad: "Who could that be?" He goes to the door and opens it, revealing a young woman with a clipboard. Woman: "Hi, I'm with the census bureau. Can I ask you a few questions?" Rashad: "Uh, sure. Come on in." Scene 5: The woman sits down at the table and starts asking Rashad some basic questions about his income, education, and living situation. Woman: "So, what do you do for a living?"

Rashad: "I'm a boxer. Trying to make it big someday." Woman: "Really? That's impressive. You must be pretty tough." Rashad: "I like to think so." Scene 6: Later that night, Rashad is lying in bed, staring up at the ceiling. He could hear the couple next door still arguing. Rashad (to himself): "I gotta get out of this place. I gotta make something of myself." He closes his eyes and drifts off to sleep, dreaming of a future where he's standing in the center of the ring, holding up the championship belt.