The film traces Alana's rise to fame, beginning with her appearance on Toddlers & Tiaras and later starring in Here Comes Honey Boo Boo. As her family gained national attention, the movie portrays the behind-the-scenes struggles, including family scandals, legal issues, and the emotional toll of growing up under the public eye. Eventually, Alana is placed in the care of her older sister, Lauryn "Pumpkin" Efird, following a series of events that led to her mother's loss of custody. Now a college student, Alana aims to shed the "Honey Boo Boo" persona and overcome the challenges of early fame and generational trauma.