Will Handy grows up in Memphis with his preacher father and his Aunt Hagar. His father intends for him to use his musical gifts only in church, but he can't stay away from the music of the streets and workers. After he writes a theme song for a local politician, Gogo, a speakeasy singer, convinces Will to be her accompanist. Will is estranged from his father for many years while he writes and publishes many blues songs. At last the family is reunited when Gogo brings them to New York to see Will's music played by a symphony orchestra.
W.C. Handy
Gogo Germaine
Blade
Singer
Bessie May
Elizabeth
Rev. Charles Handy
Musician
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Will Handy grows up in Memphis with his preacher father and his Aunt Hagar. His father intends for him to use his musical gifts only in church, but he can't stay away from the music of the streets and workers. After he writes a theme song for a local politician, Gogo, a speakeasy singer, convinces Will to be her accompanist. Will is estranged from his father for many years while he writes and publishes many blues songs. At last the family is reunited when Gogo brings them to New York to see Will's music played by a symphony orchestra.
Movie / 1997
Movie / 1977
Movie / 2003
Movie / 1984
Movie / 1989
Movie / 2007
Movie / 1984
Movie / 2024
Movie / 2000
Movie / 1994
Movie / 2011
Movie / 1994
Movie / 1990
Movie / 2014
Movie / 1997
Movie / 1989
Movie / 1974
Movie / 2004
Movie / 2021
Movie / 2012