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Later in the film, Ron literally has a conversation about it, with his potential activist girlfriend.

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Hes trying to convince her that films likeCoffyandCleopatra Jonesprove black cops can be a force for good.

Thats just blaxploitation fantasy, she says with a sigh.

He picks up the phone and gives them a call.

It also brings him no small amount of angst, especially in his relationship with Patrice.

Theres a lonely quality to Washingtons performance, the feeling of being everywhere and nowhere at the same time.