Willie Lynch's manifesto of Breaking the Slave plays out across generations showing how, throughout history, the indoctrination of pitting young vs. old, light vs. dark, and man vs. woman amongst the Black community persists in modern day.

An investment banker, known as a player, is surprised to learn his latest conquest is transgender. Abhorred, a disagreement ensues that ends in his date taking her life. In shock, the banker reconciles his construct of humanity.