Stuart Samuels, acclaimed academic and film producer, moderates a discussion about Five Easy Pieces (1970), an American drama film directed by Bob Rafelson and starring Jack Nicholson. Bob Rafelson was scheduled to participate in the discussion, but was not present due to a scheduling conflict. Instead, Samuels responds to audience questions and comments by referencing a conversation he previously had with Rafelson about the film. Discussion covers the title of the film, the screenplay, the European influence of the film, Jack Nicholson, the end of the 1960s, and the narcissism of the 1970s.