He's a published author of serious fiction and a teaching professor but struggling to get his latest work accepted.
Going from what's garnering press and sales it seems to him the world wants "black writing" not "black authors".
While on enforced "gardening leave" for upsetting students (again) with his abrasive manner and dealing with a family tragedy he lashes out in the only way he can: by giving people what they want.
No good will come of this.
Jeffrey Wright is magnetic as the abrasive but witty curmudgeon and the writing is outstanding.
It's laugh out loud funny and also tragic. The amazing circular nature of the conclusion is like a punch to the face.
"Sadly, yes".
9/10 highly recommended.