This documentary about Jerry Harvey the programmer of Z Channel: the first pay-tv cable station in LA (predating HBO), explores that station's impact on its viewer base through interviews with everyone from Tarantino, and Stuart Cooper, to Harvey's friends and co-workers. Focusing on the tragic figure of Harvey as well as the tv station he sheparded. The real interesting aspect of the documentary is the rise of Z Channel in the late 70's and early 80's. Harvey, as head programmer, put great emphasis on director's versions of films, famously resurrecting the full cut of Heaven's Gate to rave reviews. His dedication to more esoteric works, and foreign film won him the admiration of industry mavericks and the scorn of corporate television cable stations.
Through his support of directors, the unflagging criticism of the Z Magazine Program Guide, and his dedication to the totality of film Harvey made Z Channel into something still heralded to this day.