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If I Were a Bell, 5 songs

Boyle Heights, 1958. 12 year old Maura's femininity causes a clash between her mother Rose and her grandparents, Haim and Yetta. Across town, 12 year old Shelly quits the school play and stops eating but won't tell anyone why. Flash forward to 1966, where 21 year olds Mort and Shelly carry on a secret affair.

  • Bad Case of You — Sanford Clark
    (Hollywood - 1967) Shelly and Debra eat at a diner as Debra rants about her recent date with her new beau when Mort arrive to meet Deb who introduces him to Shelly; Opening credits.
  • People Will Say We're In Love — Transparent Cast
    (1958) Shelly sings for her music class as they practice for the play, Oklahoma.
  • If I Were a Bell — Joni James
    (1958 - Boyle Heights) Yetta hangs laundry when Rose arrives him home, she brings attention to Mort in the settle and pleads Rose to talk with him; Mort in a dance in the bomb settle.
  • Make Yourself Comfortable — Sarah Vaughan
    (1958 - Boyle Heights) Haim waters the lawn; Mort reads an Archie comic in his dress as he eats candy; Yetta knits as Bryna goes her homework and Rose relax when the civil defense siren goes off.
  • There She Goes Again (Stereo Version) — The Velvet Underground & Nico
    (1958) Mort walks away proud after hurting Bryna; (1967) Morton and Shelly distance themselves at Debra's art show; Mort and Shelly makeout promising to keep it a secret for just a while; End credits.

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Dustin O'Halloran