Sympathy?

Are we suppose to feel something because James Toback is un successfull in finding funding?
He is a man who projects a life of excess as he wadles through the film.The best scene was aboard Denise Richs' yacht-as he chats up a young billionaire he excuses himself to dive after a passing waiter with some shrimp cocktail.
"Excuse me,SHRIMP!"
Deffiniteley a industry focused film.Joe six pack in Ohio would be lost.