
Yolanda Wells (Michelle Joan Papillion) isn't exactly where she wants to be in life. Her job at one of the top casting agencies in New York City is only a means to pays the bills. Her college sweetheart, Mark has become distant. The highlight of her life is baking desserts with her grandmother (Johnnie Mae, "Law & Order: SVU") on the weekends. Everything changes when Yolanda finds out that she has diabetes, the same disease that caused her father's early death. She must learn to let go of bad habits and relationships to embrace a new life. With the help of her best friend Toni, (Amber Ownes: Spamalot) she gets a job at a world-renowned soul food restaurant in Harlem. Her passion for the culinary arts shines through. Yolanda even opens her heart to new love. "Sweeter Without Sugar" is an inspirational story of love, life and change filmed on location in New York City. This film was directed by Erik Kilpatrick (White Shadow, New Jack City, Cornbread Earl & Me.) It was written and produced by Dara Frazier, winner of the Best African American Filmmaker Award at the Brooklyn Film Festival for her short film "la Revolution." It features a soundtrack by Ann Nesby.
