Fan CastingSimply the Best: The Tina Turner Story
by Participant Media, Focus Features, Plan B Entertainment
Story added by kamsismith on March 31, 2024
The film opens with a young Anna Mae Bullock dreaming of a life beyond the cotton fields of Tennessee, where she finds solace and inspiration in the vibrant rhythms of gospel music. Through a series of serendipitous events, she encounters Ike Turner, a charismatic musician who recognizes her incredible voice and potential. Under Ike's tutelage, Anna Mae transforms into Tina Turner, and together they skyrocket to fame with hits like "Proud Mary" and "River Deep, Mountain High."
However, behind the glittering facade of stardom lies a dark reality of abuse and manipulation. Tina endures years of torment at the hands of Ike, culminating in ...read more
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