Miss Firecracker

Carnelle Scott (Holly Hunter) 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 Elaine (Mary Steenburgen). With the help of her friends and relatives, Carnelle hopes to emulate her cousin Elaine's success. Ultimately, however, she learns that true beauty lies beyond a pageant title.