Long in his later days was flamboyant and sometimes nutty, and after losing a re-election for governor which may have been lost partly because of his relationship with Starr, went on to win election to Congress, but never served. This tumultuous time is chronicled in the movie, but the movie is often confusing, at times focusing on Long, at other times Starr, so you're never sure if it's a movie about Long or Starr. Still it was an fascinating glimpse into 1950's Louisana.