A Spoonful of Sugar (2003) User Reviews

Gripping portrayal of life with HIV

[rlhayward533 · 10/10 · 24 February 2004]

Showtime hit a home run with their World Aids Day Presentation! This short film told a touching story of life with HIV.

Hyacinth played by Ebbe Bassey, had the difficult job of raising a daughter born with HIV. As her daughter discovered her sexuality, she struggles with her HIV status and the need to tell her partners. Refusing to let her daughter take the easy way out, Hyacinth educates her daughter about sex and honesty.

Ms Bassey gave a powerful performance in this short independent Showtime film.

This film explored a unique way of discussing HIV to teenagers

[dedette · 10/10 · 10 September 2004]

A spoonful of sugar has proven to be a creative and valuable way to open up discussions on the topic of HIV for my family. Viewing this explosive hit that aired on Show Time allowed me and my family to take a long and serious look at the everyday life and situations that our young teenagers are faced with. A Spoonful of sugar starring a young actress by the name of Noelle Gift (aka Patrice) who played the part as believable as can be with those big eyes of innocence totally grabbed me. I take my hat off to the director Andrea Williams for creating a short film packed with the essential ingredient necessary to capture and teach audiences the importance of safe sex and open communication with our children. I really enjoyed this film. Thank You.