19 Biopics that tell us about a musician’s journey

Biopics of Great Musicians | Images via Various Sources
Biopics of Great Musicians | Images via Various Sources

14. What’s Love Got to Do with It (1993)

Angela Bassett as Tina Turner | Image via MUBI
Angela Bassett as Tina Turner | Image via MUBI

As the director Brian Gibson showed in his film's June 6, 1993 debut, his audience learned about Tina Turner's (portrayed by Angela Bassett) transformation from devastation to acclaim through life. The film follows Anna Mae Bullock from her early life through her violent relationship with Ike Turner (Laurence Fishburne) up to the point where she triumphs both personally and professionally by achieving independence. This award-winning film displays Tina's endurance and consistent musical excellence through its outstanding acting.

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Edited by Sangeeta Mathew