Set in New York City Black and White features several losely related stories centering on a pair of documentary filmmakers Sam and her husband Terry in following a group of caucasian teens Raven Charlie Will Marty Wren and others who try to fit in with Harlem"s black hip-hop crowd who include gangster rapper Rich Bower and his music partner Cigar in landing a recording gig as well as college basketball player Dean who is conflicted on taking a fall on a game for shady gambler Mark Clear who has hidden agenda for Dean and Rich.