A circle of twenty-something friends reunite for a weekend away to games a member in their own group. Yet, despite their efforts a tinderbox of jealousies, unrequited love, and widening political differences contributes to an explosion of drama which, coupled with all the combination of wine, drugs, along with risotto, cannot be included. A Big Chill for our present social networking moment, About Alex is a light hearted look at the battles of a creation that wants more -- also has it all.