Cadillac Records

The film "Cadillac Records" tells the story of sex, violence, race and rock and roll in 1950s Chicago through the lives of influential musical legends like Muddy Waters, Leonard Chess, Little Walter, Howlin' Wolf, Etta James, and Chuck Berry. It follows Leonard Chess (Adrien Brody), a Polish Jewish immigrant who builds a record business around artists like Muddy Waters (Jeffrey Wright) and Etta James (Beyoncé Knowles). The film explores the challenges of success, loyalty, and identity in the face of racism and personal struggles.