Set in California's Central Valley, American Crime centers on a racially charged murder and the subsequent trial, which are examined through the personal lives of the victims, the accused and their families. The case takes on greater meaning in the community, bringing to the forefront America's hardened views on race, class and gender politics.
Zach Stone graduates college and decides to hire a documentary crew to follow him around instead of going to college. His goal? To prove that you can become famous without any talent at all.