Blues for Willadean (2012)

Name: Blues for Willadean
Genre: Drama
Released: 2012
Duration: 109 min
Rating: 4.5
Cast: Beth Grant, Octavia Spencer, Dale Dickey, David Steen, Debby Holiday

1h 49m

Drama

Plot

Willadean, trapped in a stifling marriage with her abusive husband, grapples with feelings of lost potential as she navigates her later years. Just when hope seems distant, she unexpectedly forms bonds with a group of misfit friends who help her rediscover herself and regain her strength. Adapted from Del Shores' acclaimed play "The Trials and Tribulations of a Trailer Trash Housewife," this poignant tale explores resilience, friendship, and the transformative power of support in the face of adversity, offering an uplifting glimpse into Willadean’s journey toward empowerment and self-acceptance.

Cast

Beth Grant Octavia Spencer Dale Dickey David Steen Debby Holiday Pam Trotter Andrea Cohen Kristen McCullough Joshua Haire Elizabeth A. Zimmerman Rachel Sorsa Vivian Fullerlove Louise Beard Roblyn Allicia Hunter Barnett