The scene opens with a close-up shot of a wooden 'Come In We're OPEN' sign being flipped from a 'CLOSED' or blank side to the 'OPEN' side. The sign is dark wood with 'Come In WE'RE' in white script and 'OPEN' in large, bold red letters. The background is blurred, suggesting movement and a store entrance, with indistinct bright lights and reflections. A hand with dark skin is visible briefly as it flips the sign. The overall lighting is dim, emphasizing the sign's colors. The 'Audible' logo is visible in the bottom right corner of the frame throughout this shot, subtly introducing the brand. The camera is static, focusing tightly on the sign's action.
0:01door bell ringing This is a close-up shot of a small, metallic bell, likely a shop door bell, swinging and ringing. The bell is silver or chrome, reflecting some ambient light, and appears to be made of polished metal. It hangs from a simple mechanism against a very bright, almost white, out-of-focus background, suggesting an interior setting with strong backlighting or a plain wall. The bell moves rapidly, indicating it has just been triggered, and its motion is fluid. The lighting is bright and clean, highlighting the bell's metallic sheen. No other objects or characters are discernible, keeping the focus entirely on the bell and its action.
0:02shopkeeper first interaction A medium close-up shot captures a bald, Black man with a well-groomed beard and glasses, presumably a shopkeeper. He is seated behind a counter, holding an open newspaper in his hands, which partially obscures his chest. He wears a dark, possibly leather, jacket over a white undershirt. The background is a brightly lit, cluttered convenience store with shelves displaying various packaged goods, some in colorful boxes, creating a vibrant but slightly out-of-focus backdrop. He looks up and slightly to the right, addressing someone off-camera with a confident yet slightly impatient expression, saying "Next in line please." The lighting is even and practical, typical of an indoor retail environment. His gaze is direct and his body language suggests a routine interaction.
0:03female customer white privilege A medium close-up shot features a young woman, appearing to be in her late 20s or early 30s, with long brown hair and black-framed glasses. She is standing in what appears to be an aisle of a convenience store, facing the camera and speaking directly. She wears a light denim jacket over an orange top. The background is slightly blurred but shows shelves stocked with various colorful items and products, typical of a retail setting, behind her. The lighting is soft and even, highlighting her facial features. She has a concerned or questioning expression as she asks, "Do you guys make sense of white privilege?" Her hands are held slightly apart, gesturing subtly as she speaks, indicating a thoughtful and open inquiry. The camera remains static, keeping her centered.
0:06male customer micro aggressions A medium close-up shows a young, white man in his early 20s with short, light brown hair styled casually. He is positioned in a store aisle, speaking directly forward. He wears a red and white varsity-style jacket over a grey hooded sweatshirt. The background is a slightly blurred continuation of the convenience store environment, with shelves filled with colorful products, suggesting a busy but indistinct setting. His expression is serious and direct as he states, "Micro-aggressions. You have it here?" His gaze is focused, and he appears to be challenging or inquiring about the availability of information on the topic. The lighting is consistent with the indoor store environment, providing clear visibility of his face and attire. The camera maintains a static shot.
0:08male customer redlining This medium close-up shot focuses on a white man in his 30s or early 40s, with short brown hair and a neatly trimmed beard. He is positioned in a store aisle, his head slightly tilted as he looks intently off-camera to the left. He wears a light blue collared shirt underneath a dark v-neck cardigan, suggesting a business casual style. The background remains the blurred interior of a convenience store, with various items on shelves. His expression is intense, with furrowed brows and a slightly challenging gaze, as he abruptly asks, "Redlining?" The lighting is soft and ambient, characteristic of an indoor setting. His body language is focused, indicating deep thought and concern about the topic.
0:09female customer defunding police A medium close-up captures a white woman in her 30s, with long, light brown hair styled in soft waves and wearing glasses. She is standing in a store aisle, holding a white smartphone to her ear, suggesting she is either on a call or has just finished one. She wears an olive-green blazer or jacket, giving her a professional appearance. Her expression is one of slight distress or urgency, with her hands pressed together under her chin as she looks off-camera to the left, asking, "Defunding the police?" The background, similar to previous shots, is a blurred convenience store aisle. The lighting is soft and diffuse, suitable for an indoor setting. Her body language conveys a sense of concern and involvement in the discussion.
0:11shopkeeper reallocation A medium shot shows the bald Black shopkeeper from earlier, now looking up from his newspaper with a knowing smile. He is behind the counter, which features a variety of snacks and baked goods in the foreground, out of focus. The background consists of well-stocked shelves with a colorful array of convenience store items, creating a somewhat busy but familiar setting. He's wearing the same dark jacket and clear-framed glasses. He points to something off-screen, then looks at his newspaper, saying, "Ah, I got you. Aisle five, it's probably mislabeled. It should be 'reallocation.'" His tone is helpful and authoritative, suggesting he knows exactly what the customers are looking for. The lighting is bright and even, typical of a retail environment, making all elements clearly visible. His expression is confident and slightly amused, indicating he has the answers.
0:15shopkeeper recommends barber A close-up shot focuses on the shopkeeper, capturing his face and upper torso. He is still behind the counter, wearing his dark jacket and clear-framed glasses. He looks directly at the customers with an earnest, helpful expression, pointing his finger towards an imaginary aisle as he confidently states, "Reverend William Barber. 'Powerful Conversation,' aisle one." The background is a slightly blurred array of convenience store shelves filled with various products. The lighting is direct and well-balanced, emphasizing his facial expressions and gestures. His face is animated, and his eyes are bright, suggesting a genuine desire to assist and provide relevant information. This is a moment of clear instruction and solution delivery.
0:18male customer reaction skeptical This medium close-up shot features the white man with a beard and dark cardigan from earlier. He is standing in the store aisle, looking off-camera to the right with a subtly skeptical or contemplative expression. His eyebrows are slightly furrowed, and there's a hint of a wry or questioning smile playing on his lips, suggesting he is processing the information received but perhaps still has reservations or is surprised by the unconventional 'aisle' reference. The background remains the blurred convenience store shelves. The lighting is soft and natural, typical of an indoor setting, drawing attention to his nuanced facial reaction. The camera is static, focusing on his silent response.
0:18shopkeeper recommends alfie A medium shot of the bald Black shopkeeper. He is still behind the counter, holding his newspaper, looking off-camera with a confident and engaged expression. He is wearing his dark jacket and clear-framed glasses. The background behind him is filled with the various colorful products on the convenience store shelves, which are slightly out of focus. He continues to provide solutions, stating, "I just saw Dr. Alfi lay it out beautifully. Aisle three." His gaze is directed towards the customers, and he seems enthusiastic about sharing the information, showcasing his knowledge. The practical, even lighting of the store ensures clear visibility of his actions and facial nuances. The camera remains static.
0:21shopkeeper addresses james A medium shot captures the bald Black shopkeeper in the middle of a dynamic action. He is behind the counter, still with his newspaper partially visible. He suddenly turns his head sharply to his right, looking intently off-camera and shouting, "James! Any white privilege back there?" His expression is a mix of playful exasperation and a rhetorical challenge. He wears his dark jacket and clear-framed glasses. The background is a slightly blurred array of convenience store products on shelves. The lighting is consistent with the store's interior. His sudden movement and loud address create a comedic moment, breaking the previous flow of direct recommendations and engaging another unseen person in the playful search for answers. The camera is static, capturing his sudden turn.
0:23female customer reaction glance A medium close-up shot of the young woman with long brown hair and glasses, previously seen asking about 'white privilege.' She looks towards the shopkeeper (off-camera to her left) with a subtle, almost unreadable expression. Her gaze is a quick glance, suggesting she is absorbing the shopkeeper's sudden outburst and potentially connecting it to her earlier question. She wears her light denim jacket. The background remains the blurred store aisle. The lighting is soft and even, highlighting her focused attention. Her reaction is quick and internal, indicating she is following the progression of the conversation. The camera remains static.
0:23shopkeeper white privilege everywhere A medium shot of the bald Black shopkeeper. He turns back to the customers, continuing his explanation with a direct, confident, and slightly humorous expression. He is behind the counter, with the familiar background of cluttered convenience store shelves. He wears his dark jacket and clear-framed glasses. He states, "It's white privilege. It's everywhere. You can't miss it." His hand is raised slightly, gesturing to emphasize his point, as if 'white privilege' is a tangible, visible item in the store. The lighting is consistent and even. His tone is assertive yet playful, implying that the answer to their complex questions is surprisingly simple and pervasive, almost ironically easy to find within the store's 'aisles.' The camera is static.
0:25female customer reaction okay A medium close-up shot of the young woman with long brown hair and glasses. She looks towards the shopkeeper (off-camera to her left) with a wide-eyed expression of dawning realization and acceptance. Her mouth forms an 'O' shape, and her eyebrows are raised, conveying surprise and understanding as she says, "Okay!" The background is the familiar blurred convenience store aisle. The lighting is soft and consistent. Her reaction signifies that the shopkeeper's unusual explanation has finally clicked, leading to an 'aha!' moment. The camera remains static, capturing her clear emotional response.
0:26shopkeeper throws roll A medium shot shows the bald Black shopkeeper behind his counter. In a sudden, slightly frustrated but still playful motion, he grabs a roll of paper towels (or similar cylindrical item wrapped in white paper) from the counter and throws it onto the counter surface with a light thump. He then leans back slightly, looking up and to his right with a thoughtful or resigned expression, uttering "Oof!" The background of cluttered convenience store shelves is visible. He wears his dark jacket and clear-framed glasses. The lighting is even. His action and sound effect convey a sense of playful exasperation or the weight of the topics discussed, followed by a moment of contemplation. The camera remains static, capturing his physical and emotional response.
0:28shopkeeper lot to unpack A medium shot of the bald Black shopkeeper behind the counter. He leans forward slightly, looking directly at the customers with a serious yet engaged expression. He states, "We got a lot to unpack." His expression is thoughtful and reflective, suggesting the depth of the issues discussed and the richness of the content provided by Audible. He wears his dark jacket and clear-framed glasses. The background remains the blurred convenience store shelves. The lighting is consistent and even. His tone is reflective and earnest, serving as a summary statement that transitions into the product reveal. The camera is static, providing a clear view of his concluding thought.
0:29title card weve got answers A full-screen graphic displays the title of the Audible Original content. The background is a dark, textured surface, possibly mimicking crumpled paper or fabric, giving it a somewhat edgy feel. Bold, white, sans-serif text in all caps dominates the screen: 'audible ORIGINAL' in a smaller font at the top, followed by large, prominent 'WE'VE GOT ANSWERS'. Below this, in a smaller font, are 'CHARLAMAGNE THA GOD' and 'WITH JAMES ALTUCHER'. The overall color palette is monochromatic with white text on a dark grey/black background. The 'Audible' logo is not visible in this specific frame. The text is centrally aligned and static, clearly presenting the podcast or show title and hosts.
0:31call to action audible A full-screen graphic serves as a call to action. The background is the same dark, textured surface from the previous scene. The phrase 'LISTEN ON' appears in white, sans-serif text, centrally aligned. Below this, the 'Audible' logo is prominently displayed in white text with its distinct orange wave-like symbol to the right. The color palette remains dark grey/black and white with a pop of orange from the logo. The graphics are static and clearly legible, directing viewers to engage with the brand. This final frame is designed to reinforce brand recognition and prompt an action from the audience.
