This is the story loosely based on Cleveland disc jockey Alan Freed, who introduced rock'n'roll to teenage American radio audiences in the 1950s. Freed was a source of great controversy: criticized by conservatives for corrupting youth with the "devil's music"; hated by racists for promoting African American music for white consumption; persecuted by law enforcement officials and finally brought down by the "payola" scandals.

The deranged adventures of Gonzo journalist Hunter Thompson and his attorney Oscar Acosta,
referred to in the movie as "Laslow". Thompson attempts to cover the Super Bowl and the
1972 Presidential election in his typical drug-crazed state, but it continually and
comically sidetracked by his even more twisted friend Laslow. Allegedly based on actual
events.

A schizophrenic romantic tracks down her college sweetheart to help her find their son she gave up for adoption sixteen years ago to the dismay of his new wife.