Max Washington has just been released from prison after serving time for burglary. He returns to his old hangout, a hoofer club. His old girl friend, Amy, who still works at the club as a Tap instructor, is less than thrilled to see him. Her father, Little Mo, is happy to see him, because he has plans for a show involving Max. In addition, Max's old partners in crime have another job for him.

The Inkwell is about a 16-year-old boy coming of age on Martha's Vineyard in the summer of 1976.

The story of a young man who must confront his own fears about love as well as his relationships with family and friends.