RZA's new directorial feature debuts Tribeca 6/8 - One Spoon of Chocolate

May 19, 2025 Ouch! Magazine

Rapper, actor, director, and record producer RZA returns to the director’s chair with his latest feature film, One Spoon of Chocolate, which will make its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 8, 2025.

One Spoon of Chocolate is a collaboration between RZA Productions, 36 Cinema, and Xen Diagram Media (XDM). The film stars Shameik Moore, Paris Jackson, RJ Cyler , Harry Goodwins, Johnell Young, Michael Harney, Rockmond Dunbar, E’myri Crutchfield , Blair Underwood, Jason Isbell .

Shot on location in Atlanta, Georgia, the film was penned by RZA and produced alongside Paul Hall Executive producers include Talani Diggs, Mitchell Divine Diggs, and Joe Genier .

“It’s an honor to be premiering my new film One Spoon of Chocolate at the Tribeca Film Festival,” said RZA. “As a native New Yorker, I’ve attended Tribeca and enjoyed some great cinematic & cultural moments. It’s a pure delight that I get to share my 4th and boldest film with their amazing audience. New York, let’s bring da motherfuckin ruckus. Bong Bong.”

“I’ve had the honor of telling a lot of powerful stories over the years, but One Spoon of Chocolate hits different,” added producer Paul Hall. “RZA brought something fearless to the table, and it was a thrill helping bring that vision to life. Premiering at Tribeca, the heart of New York, feels like the perfect stage for this moment. This one’s special."

RZA is represented by John Garvey at CAA and Joe M. Carlone, Esq. of King, Holmes, Paterno & Soriano, LLP.