This film consists of five segments which interweave archival footage with interviews to highlight aspects of Miami's history. The segments are: On Flagler Street--about the old movie palaces; Down on Second Avenue--the Black entertainment mecca of the 1920's and 1930's; Waiting at the station--the railroad; Night lights--a family of neon sign makers; On the river--Plato Cook and commerce on the Miami river.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| JJimmy BarnettSelf - Olympia Theater Worker | Self - Olympia Theater Worker |
| RRalph RenickSelf - Archival Material, WTVJ | Self - Archival Material, WTVJ |
| CClyde KillensSelf - Manager, Knight Beat | Self - Manager, Knight Beat |
| SStanley SweetingSelf - Columnist, Miami New Times; Editor, Nite Life | Self - Columnist, Miami New Times; Editor, Nite Life |
| CChuck BeallSelf - Train Conductor | Self - Train Conductor |
| DDick BeallSelf - Train Conductor | Self - Train Conductor |
| AAlphonso MeloSelf - Neon Sign Maker | Self - Neon Sign Maker |
| AAlbert MeloSelf - Neon Sign Maker | Self - Neon Sign Maker |
| RRick ReidSelf - Captain, Wrestler II | Self - Captain, Wrestler II |
| JJeff KellumSelf - Captain, Atlas | Self - Captain, Atlas |
| JJim RatiganSelf - 1st Mate, Atlas | Self - 1st Mate, Atlas |
| PPlato CoxSelf - King of the River | Self - King of the River |