What's Love Got to Do with It

What's Love Got to Do with It distills Tina Turner's tumultuous rise to fame and her harrowing escape from an abusive marriage. Angela Bassett's searing portrayal of Turner captures both the star's magnetic stage presence and her personal torment, set against the vibrant, tumultuous backdrop of the 1960s and '70s music scene. The film charts the singer's relentless pursuit of musical glory and her gradual realization that love and personal freedom are equally essential to her survival and success.