Michael Grace, a recently laid off writer, is a respected fixture on the LA coffeehouse circuit, where he reads his poetry, excerpts from his well-reviewed but "under-read" novels, and performs original songs. During a psychic reading--a gift from his previous employer--Michael comes to believe that it's possible he is the reincarnation of Walt Whitman. The next morning, over breakfast, Albert Brennan, a lawyer who's also a fan, tells Michael that a mutual friend told him that Michael is Walt Whitman reincarnated. Even though Michael tells Albert that he's not sure this is true, Albert presents Michael with a plan: He offers to sue the publishers of Walt Whitman's work for 150 years of back royalties.,
