Deena, Effie and Lorrell form a music trio called the Dreamettes. When ambitious manager Curtis Taylor Jr. spots the act at a talent show, he offers the chance of a lifetime, to be backup singers for a national star. Taylor takes creative control of the group and eventually pushes the singers into the spotlight. However, one becomes the star, forcing another out, which teaches them about the high cost of fame.

Filmed version of Joni Mitchell on tour in 1983 with new husband Larry Klein, bassist, and their band, inter-cut with in-studio performances, home movies and iconic film clips.