RZA’s One Spoon of Chocolate – Budget Unknown – 1 hour and 52 minutes
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Randy, better known as Unique, reports to his parole officer, Ronald, after leaving jail. The ex-soldier served time in prison after assaulting his neighbor. Then, he got more time after hitting another inmate. Unique explains that he doesn’t like bullies. Since Unique doesn’t have ties in the area, Ronald gives him an address for a Veterans City Shelter. Unique asks Ronald to transfer him to Ohio because he has family there. Ronald offers to try.
Days later, Ronald has the transfer papers for Unique. He warns Unique to stay out of trouble and watch his temper. Unique takes the bus to Ohio, and a man hands him a survivalist handbook. The man gives it to Ronald for free if Unique hands out his business cards. Unique agrees. He arrives at his cousin’s doorstep. Unique’s cousin, Ramsee, embraces him and gives Unique his brother’s old bedroom. It’s been empty since Lonnie’s death. Ramsee still can’t believe he died on the side of the road. Then, Ramsee surprises Unique with the deed to the house. They now have an equal stake in the house.
Ramsee and Unique play basketball on a video game console. When Ramsee beats Unique, Unique challenges him to a real game. They drive to a community center and play. During their game, a gang enters and calls them racial slurs. Then tell Ramsee and Unique to leave because people like them aren’t allowed on their court. Unique points out that it’s a community center. They throw the first punch, and Unique fights back. After subduing the gang, Unique and Ramsee leave.
The gang returns to their boss, Jimmy, with a broken nose, scrapes, and bruises. Jimmy wants to teach Ramsee and Unique a lesson. He will hunt them down, like the others, and kill them for profit. On the other side of town, Ramsee and his girlfriend, Aretha, relax at home while Unique walks Aretha’s friend, Darla, home. They assume this is all over. However, they unleashed corruption and hell on earth. Will they survive these bigoted monsters?
This film is inspired by actual events and RZA’s music. It’s gory, infuriating, and heartbreaking. This film doesn’t pull punches with the dialogue, sound effects, or imagery. If you can’t handle 12 Years a Slave, Django Unchained, or Tales from the Hood, then skip this film (FTC Affiliate Disclaimer). The editing captures the fear and panic in the community as the gang stalks the neighborhood. However, it’s the bystanders that will enrage you the most. They refuse to do anything and accept the status quo because they benefit from the evil doings. And those in power enjoy their corruption and debauchery. While the plot highlights glaring problems in American society, it takes Unique too long to connect the dots. He literally has the motive in his hands, and he never considers it. And the ending will stun you. It will leave you with more questions than answers. This film will anger you but spark a necessary dialogue. Hopefully, the message won’t be lost in excuses. See this movie if you can handle the content.
I give it 4.5 out of 5 stars
I got the power – Unique
It was an accident – Ramsee
Use your brain, not your brawn – Ronald
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