What is the title of Beyoncé’s 2008 film biography of Etta James?

Beyoncé portrayed Etta James in the 2008 film Cadillac Records.

Cadillac Records, written and directed by Darnell Martin, dramatizes the rise of Chess Records and several artists connected with the label. Beyoncé played blues and soul singer Etta James, whose recordings included “At Last,” “I’d Rather Go Blind,” and “Tell Mama.”

For the role, Beyoncé recorded several songs associated with James, including “At Last.” The film also stars Adrien Brody as Leonard Chess, Jeffrey Wright as Muddy Waters, and Columbus Short as Little Walter.

Cadillac Records is a historical drama rather than a strict documentary. It compresses events and uses dramatization, so its scenes should not be treated as a complete factual biography of James or Chess Records. Beyoncé also donated her salary from the film to Phoenix House, a nonprofit treatment organization.