What is the name of Beyoncé’s 2008 film about singer Etta James?

Beyoncé’s 2008 film about singer Etta James is Cadillac Records.

Directed and written by Darnell Martin, Cadillac Records dramatizes the rise of Chess Records and the musicians connected with the label. Beyoncé portrays Etta James, the influential American singer known for songs including “At Last,” “Tell Mama,” and “I’d Rather Go Blind.”

The film also features Adrien Brody as record executive Leonard Chess, Jeffrey Wright as Muddy Waters, and Columbus Short as Little Walter. Beyoncé recorded several songs for the soundtrack, including “At Last,” bringing renewed attention to James’s repertoire.

Cadillac Records is inspired by real people and events but takes dramatic liberties with the historical timeline. It should not be confused with Dreamgirls, in which Beyoncé plays the fictional singer Deena Jones, or Obsessed, the contemporary thriller released the following year. The title refers to the Cadillac cars associated with Chess Records’ success and the era’s music-business culture.