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.
Directed by: Thomas Schlamme
Cast: Holly Hunter, Alfre Woodard, Mary Steenburgen, Tim Robbins, Scott Glenn, Trey Wilson, Ann Wedgeworth, Amy Wright, Veanne Cox, Christine Lahti, Bert Remsen, Kathleen Chalfant
Genres: Comedy, Drama
Rating: 5/10