Rockstar By: Nicholas Tavaglione Rockstar is based on a true story and takes place in the United States and Italy. Starting with the rough life of an immigrant family working for a tri-state drug lord, the adventurous life of a small businessman is something to behold. Everyone wants a piece of action in an affluent town outside of New York City, from county judges, mayors and your everyday guy on the street. The power of connections and quick money took over one man through a little bagel store on the West end of town.