An exploration into the life and art of the renowned author of "Last Exit To Brooklyn" and "Requiem For A Dream." Hubert Selby Jr., a self-described "scream looking for a mouth," against all odds, reached international acclaim with his controversial novels. His is a classic story of the great American novelist, overcoming tuberculosis, drug addiction and financial ruin, Selby eventually triumphed in his life and penned seven of the most remarkable and distinctly American books ever written.

Aidan Brand is offered a generous promotion to become Vice President at his firm, but accepting it means taking another step away from his lifelong passion as a musician. After recklessly drinking at a bar where he compares himself to a sad old man portrayed in one of the paintings hung there, Aidan seeks advice from his best friend, his wife and ultimately his grieving father, whose own personal regret brings a surprising twist to how Aidan sees himself and his future.