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'Prince of New York' Movie Print

Celluloid reels of the provocative film 'Prince of New York' arrive at Charlie's doorstep a week earlier, thrusting him into solitary review. He pores over frames flickering with urban grit and moral ambiguity, his verdict swift: unsuitable for presidential eyes amid national fracture. Rejection seals its fate, transforming discarded footage into ammunition Sam wields across transatlantic static, unraveling Morgan Ross's desperate pitch.

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Purpose

Screen the film 'Prince of New York' at the White House for the President

Significance

Ignites Charlie's lone stand against cynical exploitation, arming Sam to shred Ross's PR gambit exploiting White House chaos; crystallizes intuitive loyalty clashing with opportunistic hustle under crisis pressure

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S2E15 · Ellie

Sam Presses Charlie on Rejected 'Prince of New York' Screening

The 'Prince of New York' movie print is centrally referenced in Charlie's recounting: sent to him the prior week for review, personally screened, and rejected independently as unsuitable, providing key evidentiary context that validates his decision and fuels Sam's counter-strategy against Ross.

Before: Previously delivered to and viewed by Charlie at White House

After: Remains rejected and archived, status affirmed verbally

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