This 1998 drama was about the life of famous singer Frankie Lymon played by Larenz Tate and was written by Tina Andrews and directed by Gregory Nava. It was highly interesting because it wasn't completely fabricated and the way they kept going back and forth in time with musical numbers it would hold anyone's attention. I never knew how lovely Doo-Wop music was as well as what a vibrant performer Lyman used to be.
Halle Berry, Vivica Fox and Lela Rochon were the main ladies and characters of the film and they portrayed their talent by their range of emotions presented throughout. All three women, Zola Taylor, Elizabeth 'Mickey' Waters and Emira Eagle were married to the infamous Frankie Lymon. It was set during the 80's and all three women after realizing they'd been had by the singer sought financial retribution after his death. Although the film is clearly a drama, there were many comical moments, but it is listed under the genre drama as Lymon had a troubled life which ended due to a heroine overdose.
Singer/Performer Little Richard also was a force to be reckoned with as he added luster to the scene. Beautiful music exposed to the world of film for those of us like myself that didn't know of such great talent. Lymon started singing at a young age in gospel choirs with his father, and when his father left he continued to pursue his singing with the group called 'The Teenagers' at the tender age of 13. After going solo, life changing drastically, and marrying 3 women and still felt like something was missing; Frankie was found dead at the young age of 25 years old.
A history lesson sensationalized and revisited; hopefully a lesson to us all; one of being the master and healing naturally as opposed to trying to kill the pain temporarily.
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