The mafia subplot was based on a real "opportunity" I had. I once met with someone who wanted to make a movie based on his life in organized crime. To make a long story very short, it was a whole lot of nothing. This guy may or may not have been the real deal, he talked in riddles, he was never clear on why he wanted to make a movie. He wasn't willing to give any real details. It was a very strange experience and I turned that into this mob sub-story about a bunch of guys who talk a big game and nothing else. **This movie is not suitable for young children - viewer discretion is advised**