It's 1969, and the USA is awash with the fervor of space triumphs and presidential inaugurations. But for Palm Springs socialite Maxine Simmons, life takes an unexpected turn as her husband deserts her for a younger woman, resulting in a humiliating public debacle. Banished to the desert outskirts of Scottsdale, Arizona, Maxine is determined to rise from the ashes of her old life. Resolved to reclaim her dignity and status, she sets her sights on the Mrs. American Pie pageant, the epitome of marital and maternal excellence. With resourcefulness and a dash of audacity, Maxine embarks on a quest to assemble a makeshift family, all in the pursuit of the coveted title that promises a return to societal grace. 'Mr. and Mrs. American Pie' is a hilarious and heartwarming journey through reinvention, resilience, and the pursuit of a pageant dream in the aftermath of personal disaster.