The film is based on the novel of the same name written by The New York Times best-selling author Carl Weber.

The Man in 3B stars an ensemble cast that includes Lamman Rucker, Christian Keyes, Anthony Montgomery, Robert Ri'chard, Nafessa Williams, DB Woodside, Kellita Smith, James Black, Jackée Harry, Marla Gibbs, and Billy Dee Williams.

Connie, who initially disbelieves the gossips when they say Darryl is the most attractive man they've ever seen, makes a fool of herself when introducing herself to him.

He is stopped by a wealthy man named Cain, who explains he, too, considered suicide at the same bridge several years ago.

As they talk, Benny finds On the Down Low, a non-fiction book about closeted gay African-American men.

After spending time with Cain and becoming intoxicated with his decadent lifestyle, Avery tells Connie he wants a divorce.

Benny is crushed when Darryl explains he is straight and was only trying to understand his gay brother's struggles by reading On the Down Low.

After making a plea bargain to avoid jail time for aiding her father's escape, she works with the police to set a trap.