Eddie Cantrell, an African American, rises from poverty to become Mayor of a major American city, Atlanta, GA in 1978. With his charismatic personality, brilliant mind, and impeachable integrity, he wins a close election from the incumbent white Mayor and takes office. The powers-that-be, liberal and conservative, black and white, must contend with this firebrand Mayor who appears to be beyond their reach. Supported by two brilliant young financial minds that he brings to his staff, Eddie uses this billion-dollar municipality to create new opportunities for blacks and change the way business is done in this old southern city. But the white business community does not readily accept this new upstart administration. And the game becomes one of high stakes politics and deal making.

However, as his successes mount, Eddie Cantrell succumbs to the darker influences that surround wealth and power. He begins to associate with supposedly influential and philanthropic people who have no intention of upholding the ideals on which he has built his family, his campaign and his phenomenal rise to success in the political arena. His inexperience opens the door to destructive forces and Eddie jeopardizes everything that he holds dear. The weight and responsibility of true leadership tear into his consciousness. With Eddie Cantrell seemingly down for the count, his enemies believe his downfall is inevitable. But Eddie Cantrell is no quitter and he will not go down without a fight.