The police shooting of an African-American man raises questions from New York district attorney Butch Karp.

Interviewing the wives of famous hip-hop artists while planning her own wedding to a rising star, journalist Alex Maxwell discovers sad truths about her subjects' lives that force her to make difficult personal and professional choices.

British songwriter Gretta is adrift in Manhattan after getting dumped by her philandering rock star boyfriend. While playing at an open mic night at a local bar, she is discovered by struggling music producer Dan. Sensing her songwriting potential, Dan pushes Gretta to sign with him and record an ambitious outdoors album all across the city.