It tells the story of a wealthy screenwriter who returns to his impoverished neighborhood in Dempsey, New Jersey, where he begins to help others.

He refuses to press charges, but an old friend, Nerese Ammons, learns of the incident and decides to investigate.

Attempting to impress his daughter, he gives a large donation to a friend, Carla Powell, for her son's funeral.

She feels that Freddy Martin was the attacker, and that if she questions Nelson the right way, he will reveal crucial information to rat his father out.

However, unexpectedly, in the interview she learns that the attack was carried out by Nelson himself, because he was angry that Ray had deserted him.

An ugly confrontation ensues and Selim leaves, whereupon he tries to mug a cab driver but is caught by police.