Struggling between faith and music, a young W.C. Handy defies his preacher father to ultimately become the Father of the Blues. From Memphis streets to New York concert halls, he battles prejudice, heartbreak, and blindness to become the “Father of the Blues.” Featuring some of the best artists of the 20th century, Nat 'King' Cole, Eartha Kitt, Ella Fitzgerald, and Mahalia Jackson, this musical biopic blends gospel, soul, and jazz spirit into a stirring portrait of artistic triumph.
