The film tells the story of a woman who reluctantly leaves her overbearing husband and infant child to pursue a career in the music industry. Aspiring vocalist, Olivia King (Diana Ross) performs at small lounge in Atlanta, Georgia in 1981. Following her performance, she is approached by a music executive who advises her of the myriad opportunities awaiting her in the larger music market of New York City. Initially, King declines his offer, returning home to her husband (Brian Stokes Mitchell), who dismisses the idea of her relocating and general career aspirations. Feeling depressed, conflicted and trapped in her marriage, Olivia King leaves her home in the middle of the night, promising to return for her daughter.
MPAA Rating: | NR |
Genre: | Drama, Music |
Country: | United States |
Directed By: | Robert Allan Ackerman |
Written By: | Nina Shengold |
Cast: | Christine Ebersole, Aleta Davies, Lisa Renee Pitts, Brandy Norwood, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Samantha Brown, Roger Rees, Harvey Fierstein, Peter Francis James, John Di Benedetto, Allen Payne, Terry Alexander, Marie Lillo, Lou Carbonneau, Diana Ross, Ed Lover, Adriane Lenox, Bernard Addison |
In Theaters: | May 16, 1999 |
Runtime: | 1 hour 34 minutes |
Production: | Anaid Film Productions Inc., Columbia TriStar Television, Norwood Ent. Group, Storyline Entertainment |
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