The story of several friends in New York City facing financial poverty, homophobia, AIDS, and, of course, rent.

Michael D’Angelo is a washed-up alcoholic cop. Demoted from his job and living in the past, he takes out his pain by exploring the nightlife of Los Angeles. Theresa, the…

Philadelphia teenager Edna Buxton wins a talent contest during the early rock ‘n’ roll era, changes her name to Denise Waverly and moves to New York City to make it…