Mitch, a successful journalist driven solely by his career, stumbles across a television program featuring his old college professor, Morrie Shwartz, who is now suffering from Lou Gehrig's disease. Mitch decides to visit the elderly man, and what starts as a simple reunion, turns in to a weekly pilgrimage and an advanced course in the meaning of life. Based on true events, this unique story celebrates the power of friendship between men and honors those who have made a significant difference in our lives.