An FBI agent (Reynolds) hunts for a Las Vegas stand up comedian (Piven) who has decided to squeal on the mob but, before he heads off for protective custody, (Andy Garcia) decides to go to the casinos at Lake Tahoe for one last good time, drawing a crowd of assassins (including Affleck and Keys).

The continuing adventures of Chili Palmer, strong-arm debt collector turned Hollywood movie producer. By the time the story begins, Chili has abandoned the fickle movie industry. And so his adventures, this time around, concern the music industry where he becomes the promoter of a struggling singer who is being pursued by the Russian mafia.

Singer-pianist Alicia Keys crafts her unique brand of R&B soul with an emotional maturity that belies her years. After garnering five Grammy Awards for her multi-platinum debut album SONGS IN A MINOR, Keys went on to further that success with her Billboard-topping follow-up THE DIARY OF ALICIA KEYS. This behind-the-scenes documentary chronicles the making of Keys' sophomore effort, allowing for a privileged glimpse into the artistic process of a true musical talent.

Twista, one of the most innovative hip hop voices to come out of the windy city, has maintained a loyal following, as well as the Guinness World Record for being the fastest rapper alive in 1992. First heard on fellow's Chicagoans Do Or Die's platinum single "Po Pimp," he went on to a career of his own, developing a sound that melds east and west coast approaches into bass-heavy beats, pioneering his unique style of motor-mouth rapping. He has collaborated with such big names as Ludacris, Jay-Z, and Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, and 2004 saw the recording of his fourth album, KAMIKAZE, which included the number one hit "Slow Jamz," featuring cameos by Kanye West and Jaimie Foxx. As Twista's star continues to rise, this documentary allows audiences to follow him both onstage and off, getting a taste of the rapper's lifestyle. Also featured are appearances by Alicia Keys, Lil Flip, T.I., Mike Jones, David Banner, Big Tymers, Too Short, Youngbloodz, and many more.

FROM START TO STARDOM tells the story of r&b diva Alicia Keys, from her beginnings at the Professional Performance Art School in Manhattan to her success as an international singing sensation. This unauthorized biography contains no recordings or performances by Alicia Keys.

The Neo Soul movement has its roots in the blues and classical genres, and has exploded into the mainstream pop world thanks to artists like Alicia Keys and India Arie, both of whom are featured here. NEO SOUL is an unauthorized portrait of the artists featured, and contains no recordings or performances by the artists themselves.