1999
Craig Jones, a young man from South Central, is sent to live with his Uncle Elroy in Rancho Cucamonga to avoid the neighborhood bully Debo, who has just been released from jail and is seeking revenge. Upon arriving, Craig meets his eccentric family and his cousin Day-Day, who works at Pinky's Records, and quickly finds himself entangled in new suburban conflicts, including a confrontation with the Joker brothers and their dog. Craig discovers a tax notice threatening to seize Uncle Elroy's house, and while trying to earn money at Pinky's Records, he and Day-Day are fired after a misunderstanding with the owner. The Joker brothers kidnap Day-Day and Roach, demanding money, prompting Craig and his family to plan a rescue mission.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Craig returns home for the weekend, only to be drawn into neighborhood chaos involving his cousin Day-Day, a looming tax bill on his uncle’s house, and the return of Debo seeking revenge.
Open full beat sheetCraig Jones is listed as Protagonist. Young man from South Central, currently unemployed, trying to avoid Debo. In the parsed data, Craig Jones is connected to 23 scenes, 65 dialogue lines, 65 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
23 scenes / 65 dialogue linesDay-Day Jones is listed as Craig's Cousin. Young, slightly erratic, works at Pinky's Records. In the parsed data, Day-Day Jones is connected to 14 scenes, 48 dialogue lines, 48 text mentions, first appearing around scene 12.
14 scenes / 48 dialogue linesRoach is listed as Supporting. Day-Day's friend, skateboarder, heavy smoker. In the parsed data, Roach is connected to 10 scenes, 30 dialogue lines, 33 text mentions, first appearing around scene 17.
10 scenes / 30 dialogue linesUncle Elroy is listed as Craig's Uncle. Loud, eccentric, recently won the lottery and moved to the suburbs. In the parsed data, Uncle Elroy is connected to 10 scenes, 19 dialogue lines, 25 text mentions, first appearing around scene 13.
10 scenes / 19 dialogue linesMr. Jones is listed as Craig's Father. Dog catcher, loud, prone to accidents. In the parsed data, Mr. Jones is connected to 8 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.
8 scenes / 2 dialogue linesSuga is listed as Uncle Elroy's Girlfriend. Nymphomaniac, very affectionate. In the parsed data, Suga is connected to 7 scenes, 8 dialogue lines, 12 text mentions, first appearing around scene 13.
7 scenes / 8 dialogue linesJoker is listed as Antagonist. Local gang member, recently out of prison. In the parsed data, Joker is connected to 6 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 12.
6 scenes / 3 dialogue linesKarla is listed as Supporting. Joker's sister, attracted to Craig. In the parsed data, Karla is connected to 5 scenes, 11 dialogue lines, 14 text mentions, first appearing around scene 12.
5 scenes / 11 dialogue linesDebo is listed as Antagonist. Large, aggressive neighborhood bully recently released from jail. In the parsed data, Debo is connected to 5 scenes, 10 dialogue lines, 12 text mentions, first appearing around scene 5.
5 scenes / 10 dialogue linesD'Wana is listed as Antagonist. Day-Day's pregnant, obsessive ex-girlfriend. In the parsed data, D'Wana is connected to 3 scenes, 15 dialogue lines, 18 text mentions, first appearing around scene 8.
3 scenes / 15 dialogue linesBaby D is listed as Antagonist. D'Wana's aggressive sister. In the parsed data, Baby D is connected to 3 scenes, 10 dialogue lines, 10 text mentions, first appearing around scene 17.
3 scenes / 10 dialogue linesEzal is listed as Supporting. Local crackhead, often in trouble. In the parsed data, Ezal is connected to 3 scenes, 10 dialogue lines, 10 text mentions, first appearing around scene 16.
3 scenes / 10 dialogue linesPinky is listed as Antagonist. Owner of Pinky's Records, aggressive and paranoid. In the parsed data, Pinky is connected to 3 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 6 text mentions, first appearing around scene 21.
3 scenes / 3 dialogue linesMiss Ho Kym is listed as Neighbor. Elderly Korean neighbor. In the parsed data, Miss Ho Kym is connected to 3 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 6.
3 scenes / 1 dialogue linesFlashback to the night Debo was arrested after being defeated by Craig.
Craig Jones, Debo, EzalDebo is released from jail and begins his journey to find Craig.
DeboMr. Jones wakes Craig up to prepare for their trip to Rancho Cucamonga.
Craig Jones, Mr. JonesMr. Jones and Craig depart for Rancho Cucamonga.
Craig Jones, Mr. JonesDebo intercepts the truck, but Mr. Jones hits him with the vehicle.
Craig Jones, Debo, Mr. JonesCraig arrives at Uncle Elroy's house and meets his family.
Craig Jones, Mr. Jones, Uncle Elroy, Day-Day Jones, Suga, JokerCraig settles in and meets Suga.
Craig Jones, Uncle Elroy, SugaD'Wana arrives and keys Day-Day's car.
Craig Jones, Uncle Elroy, Day-Day Jones, D'WanaCraig and Elroy help Day-Day recover from pepper spray.
Craig Jones, Uncle Elroy, Day-Day JonesDebo finds out where Craig is from Ezal.
Debo, EzalCraig meets Karla.
Craig Jones, Day-Day Jones, KarlaCraig and Day-Day are confronted by the Joker brothers and their dog Cheeco while talking to Karla.
Craig Jones, Day-Day Jones, Joker, Karla, Baby DCraig enters the house and joins Uncle Elroy and Suga for a blunt.
Craig Jones, Uncle Elroy, SugaThe group wakes up from their stupor; Craig discovers a tax notice.
Craig Jones, Uncle Elroy, SugaCraig tries to wake Uncle Elroy to tell him about the tax notice.
Craig Jones, Uncle Elroy, SugaDebo and Ezal trick Mr. Jones into leaving his post.
Debo, Mr. Jones, EzalCraig arrives at Pinky's Records to find Day-Day dealing with customers and the tax notice.
Craig Jones, Day-Day Jones, Roach, D'Wana, Baby DDay-Day is chased by Baby'D; Craig meets Karla again.
Craig Jones, Day-Day Jones, Karla, Roach, D'Wana, Baby DThe group retreats to the back room to smoke and commiserate.
Craig Jones, Day-Day Jones, RoachCraig, Day-Day, and Roach smoke in the back of Pinky's Records, using a vacuum to hide the smoke.
Craig Jones, Day-Day Jones, RoachPinky arrives at his store and finds it locked.
PinkyPinky confronts Craig, thinking he is a robber.
Craig Jones, PinkyDay-Day and Roach discuss needing money.
Day-Day Jones, RoachCraig gains control of the gun and Pinky fires Day-Day and Roach.
Craig Jones, Day-Day Jones, Roach, PinkyCraig climbs out of Karla's window and falls into bushes, then spots the dog truck.
Craig Jones, KarlaDay-Day and Roach are held at gunpoint by the Joker brothers.
Day-Day Jones, Roach, Joker, KarlaCraig returns to Uncle Elroy's house and asks for help.
Craig Jones, Mr. Jones, Uncle Elroy, Suga, Miss Ho KymBaby Joker reports missing money, and the Jokers decide to hold Day-Day and Roach.
Day-Day Jones, Roach, JokerThe group plans a rescue mission.
Craig Jones, Mr. Jones, Uncle Elroy, Suga, Miss Ho KymJoker threatens Day-Day and Roach with a chainsaw.
Day-Day Jones, Roach, JokerMr. Jones knocks out Baby Joker with a stick.
Craig Jones, Mr. Jones, Uncle Elroy, JokerLook, Roach, I know you ain't never worked in a record shop before and you're a little excited. But if Pinky catches you doing that X-Games shit off his counter top, we both getting fired. You feel me?
Boy, I can roll a blunt better than them bitches in Havana. I know Willie don't let'cha smoke in the house, but I'm ya uncle. I don't care how high you get in my house. Long as you let me hit it...
In the movies, when you beat up the neighborhood bully; you suppose to live happily ever after. But around here; that's when all the drama begins...
I know how you feeling. And if I had my bong right now, I'd let you 'toke 'til you choke.' Dude, right here. All out. No lungs. All I got is this.
Yeah, I got a urgent message for a customer named William Jones. Drop everything, Craig is in trouble. Come quick. Don't try to call.
If you 'get into it' with them S.A.'s and start a feud, you can always go back to home. I gotta live here. Just remember that.
If my brothers wasn't so over-protective, I'd have you call the house. But for now just page me when you get a chance.
Look, man, you hittin' them goddamn corners too fast. Slow down. I almost spilled my Hennessy on this 300 dollar suit.
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