A group of friends reunite for a weekend off to console a member of their own group. Yet, despite the efforts to enjoy themselves, even unrequited love a tinderbox of jealousies, and broadening political gaps contributes to an explosion of play that, along with the flammable mixture of wine, drugs, along with risotto, cannot be contained. A Large Chill for our social networking moment, About Alex is a look at the battles of a creation that wants more -- also has it all.