Bobby Taylor is an aspiring actor living in Los Angeles, struggling to make a name for himself in the entertainment industry. He works at a fast-food restaurant to make ends meet while auditioning for various roles. Constantly faced with the industry's limited and stereotypical roles available to Black actors, Bobby's dreams are challenged by the demeaning and typecast roles he is asked to play. His grandmother disapproves of his career choice, advising him to find a more conventional job, but Bobby remains determined to succeed. Despite the support of his girlfriend and family, he grapples with whether to continue pursuing his passion or conforming to societal expectations.

As Bobby navigates the complex landscape of Hollywood, he starts to question the implications of taking on these stereotypical roles. Through a series of humorous and insightful daydream sequences, Bobby envisions different paths his career might take, reflecting on the broader issues of race and representation in entertainment. These fantasies highlight the absurdity of the stereotypes and the internal conflict Bobby faces. Eventually, he lands a significant audition that could be his big break, but it forces him to make a critical decision about the kind of roles he wants to accept and the message he wants to portray as an actor. This internal struggle epitomizes his journey towards defining his own identity and integrity within the industry.