A portrait of Bessie Smith's transformation from a struggling young singer into 'The Empress of the Blues', the journey of the woman who became one of the most successful recording artists of the 1920s and is an enduring icon today.

Self-proclaimed "street but sweet" Aaliyah led the royal R&B scene before Beyonce or Rihanna attained their status. With her sexy tomboy style and infectious confidence, she ruled the charts as one of the recording industry's most successful artists in history. But there was much more to Aaliyah than choreographed dance moves, movie roles, and a celebrated voice. Based on a true story, it embodies the soul, determination, and challenges of Aaliyah...