Like The Little Mermaid’s Halle Bailey, singer-songwriter Alexandra Burke is new to film-making, but makes the transition look easy. This euphorically gritty south London comedy drama about love, music and cross-dressing showcases that Burke has astounding acting skills.
Discussing writer-director Dionne Edwards’ debut, journalists tend to use words like “investigates” and “black masculinity”, which makes it sound like an MA thesis. Yet the story of aspiring singer Candice (Burke), her ostensibly rough ‘n’ tough boyfriend Travis (West End end veteran Natey Jones, who is just as impressive as Burke), and their tomboyish teenage daughter Kenisha (Temilola Olatunbosun; superb), is anything but dry.
