In the final scene of Power, the Supreme Court justices appear as a striking abstraction: Nine scowling masks line up in a row on top of a giant podium. Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes speaks the majority opinion: 'Water power, the right to convert it into electric energy, and the electric energy thus produced constitute property belonging to the United States. Susan Quinn
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This quote is from the movie, “Power.” It’s a great movie that depicts great movements in history. The Supreme Court in the movie is representing the right of African Americans to vote. This quote shows us how powerful a simple word can be. It says that the right to vote is a very powerful right that represents a lot of power. The word "right" can represent many things, such as "freedom," "justice," and "equality." With these words, we're meant to notice how powerful this right truly is.

Source: The Furious Improvisation: How The Wpa And A Cast Of Thousands Made High Art Out Of Desperate Times

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