A young woman's pursuit of pageant glory masks a deeper journey toward self-acceptance and independence.
Unhappy Carnelle Scott is desperate to escape her reputation as Yazoo City's 'Miss Hot Tamale.' She throws herself into a do-or-die effort to win the Mississippi town's big talent contest, an honor won ten years ago by her older sister and unattainable role model Elain.
Thomas Schlamme
Rating: 5.8/10 (28 votes)