In his directorial debut, Gregory Hines weaves a controversial story of love, racism and betrayal. When Lonny Baum falls for sexy, young, black Denise Shepard, his rich, white friends try to dissuade him from a relationship that is destined to fail. Lonny, however, surrenders to his heart and he begins a torrid love affair that knows no bounds... That is until Denise becomes pregnant and the harsh reality of life comes crashing down on them.