30 May 2004
Something the Lord Made
A dramatization of the relationship between heart surgery pioneers Alfred Blalock and Vivien Thomas.
What's Love Got to Do with It
Who Needs A Heart When A Heart Can Be Broken?
Singer Tina Turner rises to stardom while mustering the courage to break free from her abusive husband Ike.
Top Billed Cast
Angela Bassett Anna Mae Bullock / Tina Turner
Laurence Fishburne Ike Turner
Vanessa Bell Calloway Jackie
Jenifer Lewis Zelma Bullock
Khandi Alexander Darlene
Richard T. Jones Ike Turner Jr.
Rae'Ven Larrymore Kelly Young Anna Mae Bullock
Chi McBride Fross
Penny Johnson Jerald Lorraine Taylor
Phyllis Yvonne Stickney Alline Bullock
Sherman Augustus Reggie
Cora Lee Day Grandma Georgiana
Virginia Capers Choir Mistress
Barry Shabaka Henley El Paso Doctor
Bo Kane Dance Show Host
Jackie O'Brien Boutique Clerk
Michael Colyar Apollo Announcer
Rob LaBelle Phil Spector
Patricia Sill Spector's Assistant
Shavar Ross Michael Turner
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