Plot summary

"Saturday Night Live" character Stuart Smalley comes to the big screen. Stuart, a disciple of the 12-Step Program, is challenged by life's injustices. When he loses his Public Access Cable Television Show, he must beg his manipulative overbearing boss for his job back, rehabilitate his alcoholic father and drug abuser brother, and support his overweight mother and sister in their lack of ability to handle their relationships with their husbands. Stuart is supported by his 12-Step sponsors as he regresses back to his negative behaviors each time he tries to face these challenges.—Joel Schesser