"Changing Lanes" explores the collision of ambition and morality in a fast-paced thriller set against the backdrop of New York City. Gavin Banek (Ben Affleck) and Doyle Gipson (Samuel L. Jackson) are two men on opposite ends of the socioeconomic spectrum whose lives become intertwined following a chance encounter on the highway.
When Banek's reckless driving causes a minor accident with Gipson, neither man anticipates the chaos that will ensue. Banek, a successful attorney, is racing against time to secure a crucial document that could make or break a major legal deal. Meanwhile, Gipson, a recovering alcoholic, is fighting to maintain custody of his children amidst personal and financial struggles.
As the day unfolds, Banek and Gipson find themselves locked in a tense battle fueled by ego, vengeance, and the desire to protect what they hold dear. Each decision they make has ripple effects, leading to unforeseen consequences that threaten to unravel their lives and those of the people around them.
"Changing Lanes" delves into themes of privilege, responsibility, and the thin line between right and wrong. As Banek and Gipson navigate the ethical minefield they find themselves in, they are forced to confront uncomfortable truths about themselves and the society they inhabit. In the end, they must decide whether to succumb to their baser instincts or strive for redemption in a world where the stakes are higher than they could have ever imagined.