| Director | Gina Prince-Bythewood |
|---|---|
| Budget | $7 million |
| Box office | $14.6 million |
In 1998 in London, aspiring singer Noni Jean is taken by her mother Macy to a salon to get her hair done before her performance at a talent contest. Noni is happy to win second place for her performance of Nina Simone's "Blackbird", but her mother refuses to accept anything but first place and forces Noni to smash her trophy on the ground.