Vincent is born and raised in the slums of Manhattan, New York City. At an early age, he becomes a well-known dancer and a Child Pioneer of TV. After an accident, which causes him to stop dancing, he becomes bold and mischievous and embarks upon a whirlwind series of daring adventures. Young Vinny questions authority, steals from his mother's favorite store, and learns how to hustle the streets. Along the way, Vinny learns how to deal with sexual situations and he comes to terms with the choices life has offered him.