The documentary delves into Patti Smith's artistic journey, from her early days in New York's underground music scene to the release of her groundbreaking album "Horses" in 1975. The film features rare archival footage and interviews with Smith herself, as well as with friends and collaborators such as Lenny Kaye, Tom Verlaine, and Iggy Pop. It also explores Smith's relationship with photographer Robert Mapplethorpe, who captured some of her most iconic images. Throughout the film, Smith's poetry and music are presented as intertwined elements of her creative expression, as she blurs the lines between high and low culture, and challenges social norms with her feminist and queer sensibilities. The documentary ultimately celebrates Smith's enduring legacy as a trailblazing artist and cultural icon.