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RZA’s One Spoon of Chocolate Opens in U.S. Theaters

RZA calls it a preparation story drawn from his Ohio past.

Overview

  • One Spoon of Chocolate, which played Tribeca in 2025, opened in U.S. theaters Friday, May 1, 2026.
  • The revenge thriller follows a Black Army veteran named Unique who faces a racist power structure in a small Ohio town.
  • RZA links the story to his own time in Ohio, citing a 1991 arrest and acquittal, and he stresses preparation as the film’s core idea.
  • Early reviews highlight bruising action and affecting moments, while flagging uneven pacing, thin characterization, and rough dialogue.
  • Quentin Tarantino is credited as a presenter and executive producer, framing the release within a grindhouse and blaxploitation tradition.