
About Pretty Red Dress
Alexandra Burke makes an assured film debut as a mother and actress competing for the lead role in Tina Turner musical.
When her husband is released from prison, he buys her a sparkly red dress to wear to her next audition, awakening repressed feelings and unspoken truths that threaten to derail the new start the family were looking for.
Featuring some rousing Tina Turner numbers, this vibrant, uplifting musical drama explores black masculinity, self-expression and family relationships with heart and humour.
Dir: Dionne Edwards
Cast: Alexandra Burke, Natey Jones, Temilola Olatunbosun
4 StarsAn intensely likable film with a trio of great performances
Peter Bradshaw, Guardian