The Importance of a Mini Plot in Movies

In 1975, this was a one million dollar movie. This was coming in an era where people were going to see all all the president's men as a blockbuster. You know, that was so these movies, it's almost a mini plot. It's almost a character study of this guy. I wouldn't even say almost. I think it is a mini plot movie. Can you tell us what a mini plot is? Sorry, Jay. Nor is.