Screenplay data
In the 1970s, Ron Stallworth, the first Black detective in Colorado Springs, infiltrates a Black Power rally where he meets Patrice Dumas, while simultaneously posing as a white supremacist to investigate the local Ku Klux Klan with his white colleague, Flip Zimmerman. As Ron and Flip gather intelligence, they uncover a plot by Klan members Felix and Connie Kendrickson to bomb the Freedom House, a Black student union building. Ron reveals his true identity to Patrice, who, despite initial upset, supports him as the police intervene to prevent the bombing and arrest the perpetrators. Ultimately, Ron and Flip expose the Klan's activities and corruption within the police force, leaving Ron and Patrice to reflect on the ongoing struggle against racism.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Ron Stallworth, the first black detective in Colorado Springs, infiltrates both Black activist circles and the KKK.
Open full beat sheetRon Stallworth is listed as Protagonist / Undercover Detective. Black, 21, handsome, intelligent, sporting a good sized Afro. In the parsed data, Ron Stallworth is connected to 54 scenes, 16 dialogue lines, 19 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.
54 scenes / 16 dialogue linesFlip Zimmerman is listed as Undercover Detective. Late 30s, long hair, looks like anything but a Cop. In the parsed data, Flip Zimmerman is connected to 38 scenes, 5 dialogue lines, 5 text mentions, first appearing around scene 21.
38 scenes / 5 dialogue linesFelix Kendrickson is listed as Klan Member. 30s, corduroy pants, uncombed hair to his neck and a Fu Manchu. In the parsed data, Felix Kendrickson is connected to 24 scenes, 9 dialogue lines, 9 text mentions, first appearing around scene 32.
24 scenes / 9 dialogue linesWalter Breachway is listed as Klan Chapter President. White male, 30s, affable by nature, short and stocky, with a crew cut and small mustache. In the parsed data, Walter Breachway is connected to 18 scenes, 9 dialogue lines, 9 text mentions, first appearing around scene 17.
18 scenes / 9 dialogue linesPatrice Dumas is listed as President of the Black Student Union. Mid 20s, an Angela Davis Afro, militant wear. In the parsed data, Patrice Dumas is connected to 13 scenes, 6 dialogue lines, 6 text mentions, first appearing around scene 12.
13 scenes / 6 dialogue linesSgt. Trapp is listed as Police Sergeant. Soft-spoken White Man in his 40s. In the parsed data, Sgt. Trapp is connected to 11 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 29.
11 scenes / 2 dialogue linesDevin Davis is listed as National Director of the KKK. 30s, trim red mustache, sandy hair, piercing pale-blue eyes. In the parsed data, Devin Davis is connected to 10 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 5 text mentions, first appearing around scene 38.
10 scenes / 3 dialogue linesChief Bridges is listed as Police Chief. White, smart, 50s, in a Police Uniform, a Man ready for change. In the parsed data, Chief Bridges is connected to 8 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 5.
8 scenes / 2 dialogue linesKwame Ture is listed as Black Radical Speaker. Six feet-four, infectious smile, flawless dark skin, charismatic. In the parsed data, Kwame Ture is connected to 5 scenes, 9 dialogue lines, 9 text mentions, first appearing around scene 8.
5 scenes / 9 dialogue linesRon Stallworth observes a recruitment ad for the police force in Colorado Springs.
Ron StallworthRon interviews for a position at the Colorado Springs Police Department.
Ron Stallworth, Chief BridgesRon works in the records room and faces racial hostility from other officers.
Ron Stallworth, Sgt. TrappRon requests a transfer to the Narcotics Division.
Ron Stallworth, Chief Bridges, Sgt. TrappRon is assigned to infiltrate a speech by Kwame Ture.
Ron Stallworth, Flip Zimmerman, Chief BridgesRon is wired for his undercover assignment.
Ron Stallworth, Flip ZimmermanRon arrives at the venue and meets Patrice.
Ron Stallworth, Patrice DumasKwame Ture delivers a speech to the crowd.
Ron Stallworth, Patrice Dumas, Kwame TureKwame Ture gives a speech to Black students about Black Power and identity, while Ron Stallworth listens and gets caught up in the moment.
Ron Stallworth, Patrice Dumas, Kwame TureKwame Ture concludes his speech and Ron meets him briefly.
Ron Stallworth, Patrice Dumas, Kwame TureFlip and Jimmy monitor the audio from the event.
Flip ZimmermanRon asks Patrice for a drink; she agrees to meet him later.
Ron Stallworth, Patrice DumasPatrice meets Ron and tells him about being harassed by police.
Ron Stallworth, Patrice DumasFlashback to the police stop where Patrice and Kwame were harassed.
Patrice Dumas, Kwame TureRon reports to Chief Bridges about the event and the police harassment incident.
Ron Stallworth, Flip Zimmerman, Chief BridgesChief Bridges transfers Ron to the Intelligence unit.
Ron Stallworth, Chief BridgesRon finds a KKK ad in the paper and calls them, pretending to be a white supremacist.
Ron Stallworth, Flip ZimmermanRon discusses the KKK investigation with Sgt. Trapp.
Ron Stallworth, Sgt. TrappRon proposes using a white officer to meet the KKK in his place.
Ron Stallworth, Chief Bridges, Sgt. TrappRon and Flip prepare for the undercover operation.
Ron Stallworth, Flip ZimmermanRon and Flip practice the undercover persona and dialogue to prepare for the meeting with the Klan.
Ron Stallworth, Flip Zimmerman, Kwame TureFlip meets Felix for the first time and is taken to the Klan meeting.
Ron Stallworth, Flip Zimmerman, Felix KendricksonFelix drives Flip to the bar while testing his loyalty and suspicion.
Flip Zimmerman, Felix KendricksonFlip meets Walter and other Klan members, successfully infiltrating the group.
Flip Zimmerman, Felix Kendrickson, Walter BreachwayRon and Flip debrief after the successful infiltration.
Ron Stallworth, Flip ZimmermanRon and Flip report to Sgt. Trapp about the potential threat.
Ron Stallworth, Flip Zimmerman, Sgt. TrappRon and Patrice have a tense dinner discussing politics and Ron's job.
Ron Stallworth, Patrice DumasRon receives a call from Walter and must maintain his cover.
Ron Stallworth, Walter BreachwaySgt. Trapp and Ron discuss the changing nature of the KKK and the political ambitions of Devin Davis.
Sgt. Trapp, Ron StallworthRon monitors Flip's arrival at Felix's house.
Ron StallworthFlip arrives at Felix's house and is greeted by Connie.
Flip Zimmerman, Felix KendricksonConnie serves appetizers and rants about Black activists while the men discuss the next cross burning.
Felix Kendrickson, Walter Breachway, Flip ZimmermanFelix shows Flip his gun collection and intimidates him with a shotgun.
Felix Kendrickson, Flip Zimmerman, Walter BreachwayFelix forces Flip to take a polygraph test.
Felix Kendrickson, Flip Zimmerman, Walter BreachwayRon creates a distraction to help Flip escape.
Ron Stallworth, Felix Kendrickson, Flip ZimmermanTrapp reviews the chaotic report of the incident.
Sgt. Trapp, Ron Stallworth, Flip ZimmermanRon and Flip argue about the nature of their undercover work.
Ron Stallworth, Flip ZimmermanRon calls the KKK headquarters and speaks with Devin Davis.
Ron Stallworth, Devin DavisRon and Flip discuss the corruption within the police force.
Ron Stallworth, Flip ZimmermanFlip observes the Klan members at a firing range.
Felix Kendrickson, Flip Zimmerman, Walter BreachwayRon photographs the Klansmen from a distance.
Ron StallworthFlip participates in target practice with the Klan using racist targets.
Flip Zimmerman, Felix Kendrickson, Walter BreachwayRon collects evidence from the field.
Ron StallworthRon and Patrice argue about police and systemic racism.
Ron Stallworth, Patrice DumasFelix shows up at Ron's apartment, but leaves when he sees Patrice.
Ron Stallworth, Patrice Dumas, Felix KendricksonFelix confronts Flip about seeing a Black man at his address.
Flip Zimmerman, Felix Kendrickson, Walter BreachwayRon receives his KKK membership card.
Ron StallworthRon and Flip discuss the investigation and the risks.
Ron Stallworth, Flip ZimmermanPatrice and Ron discuss KKK flyers found in the neighborhood.
Ron Stallworth, Patrice DumasFlip rides with Ivanhoe to a cross-burning site.
Flip Zimmerman, Walter BreachwayRon monitors the Klan convoy via radio.
Ron StallworthRon talks to Devin Davis on the phone.
Ron Stallworth, Devin DavisPatrice researches lynchings.
Patrice DumasWalter asks Ron to become the new Chapter President.
Ron Stallworth, Walter BreachwayWalter announces he is stepping down as President.
Flip Zimmerman, Felix Kendrickson, Walter BreachwayRon listens to the Klan meeting from the car.
Ron StallworthWalter nominates Ron for Chapter President; Flip declines.
Flip Zimmerman, Felix Kendrickson, Walter BreachwayRon realizes Flip is making a mistake about the city.
Ron StallworthFlip covers his mistake about Dallas and El Paso.
Flip Zimmerman, Felix Kendrickson, Walter BreachwayRon talks to Devin Davis on the phone while Sgt. Trapp listens.
Ron Stallworth, Devin Davis, Sgt. TrappFelix calls Ron for an emergency meeting.
Ron Stallworth, Felix KendricksonFlip arrives at the backyard and finds the storm shelter entrance.
Flip ZimmermanThe Klan prepares for Devin Davis's visit and tests Flip's loyalty.
Flip Zimmerman, Felix KendricksonFelix and Connie discuss their plans to kill.
Felix KendricksonRon receives a secret note from the FBI.
Ron StallworthRon meets Agent Y from the FBI.
Ron StallworthRon reveals his identity to Patrice.
Ron Stallworth, Patrice DumasRon learns the march is cancelled and is assigned to protect Devin Davis.
Ron Stallworth, Flip Zimmerman, Chief Bridges, Sgt. TrappWalker instructs the Klan on how to use explosives.
Felix KendricksonRon arrives at the hotel to act as Devin Davis's bodyguard, meeting Davis and the Klan members.
Ron Stallworth, Devin Davis, Walter Breachway, Felix KendricksonFlip arrives at the steakhouse and meets Devin Davis, while Felix grows suspicious of Ron.
Flip Zimmerman, Walter Breachway, Devin Davis, Felix Kendrickson, Ron StallworthJesse Nayyar leads the Klan induction ceremony.
Flip Zimmerman, Sgt. Trapp, Devin DavisThe induction ceremony continues with Flip being questioned by Davis.
Flip Zimmerman, Devin DavisThe ceremony concludes, and Walker realizes Flip's true identity as a cop.
Ron Stallworth, Flip Zimmerman, Devin Davis, Walter Breachway, Felix KendricksonFelix confronts Flip about his identity while Devin Davis watches, then receives an emergency call.
Flip Zimmerman, Felix Kendrickson, Walter Breachway, Devin DavisConnie calls Felix to report police presence at the Freedom House.
Felix instructs Connie to proceed with Plan B.
Felix KendricksonFlip explains his past to Devin Davis and exits.
Flip Zimmerman, Devin DavisRon confronts Connie as she attempts to plant a bomb.
Ron StallworthRon and Flip entrap Landers into confessing his misconduct on tape.
Ron Stallworth, Flip Zimmerman, Chief Bridges, Sgt. TrappWe want to be like The White people that oppress us in this Country and since they hate us, we hate ourselves. You dig Tarzan? I remember that when I was a Boy I used to go see Tarzan Movies on Saturdays. I loved me some Jane too. Jane was A Fine White Woman. White Tarzan used to Beat up The Black Natives. I would sit there yelling "Kill The Beasts, Kill The Savages, Kill 'Em!" Actually I was saying: "Kill Me." It was as if a Jewish Boy watched Nazis taking Jews off to Concentration Camps and cheered them on. Today, I want The Chief to beat The Hell out of Tarzan and send him back to The Caves of Europe. But it takes time to become Free of The Lies and their shaming effect on Black Minds. It takes time to reject the most Important Lie: that Black People inherently can't do the same things White People can do unless White People help them.
Hello, this is Ron Stallworth calling. Saw your Advertisement in The Colorado Springs Gazette. I'm interested in receiving some Reading Materials. My Phone Number is 403-9994. Looking forward to you returning my call. God Bless White America.
It's a Big Honor but I can't accept. Problem is, what you Good Men need is a President who will be constant, on CALL Day In, Day Out. I'll be back and forth between here and Dallas.
They just need to be with their own. That's what Pinky would say, she had no problem with Segregation because she wanted to be with her own kind.
Ron, your assignment is to go to this Speech tonight and infiltrate these Bunch of Subversives and monitor The Audience reaction to Carmichael.
Helps with practicin' for Nigger Looters. Dem' Sum-bitches Run like Roaches when you Flip the switch in the Kitchen late at Night.
Miss Black Student Union Bitch is bringing in some Old Coon to speak. The place should be packed. So Walker, nothing but rubble...
Brother, arm yourself. Get ready. The Revolution is coming. We must pick up a Gun and prepare ourselves...Trust me, it is coming.
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