Judy McGee Burley

To survive harsh economic times, Calvin and Angie have merged the barbershop and beauty salon into one business. The days of male bonding are gone as Eddie and the crew must now contend with sassy female co-workers and spirited clientele. As the battle of the sexes rages on, a different kind of conflict has taken over Chicago. Crime and gangs are on the rise, leaving Calvin worried about the fate of his son. Together, the friends come up with a bold plan to take back their beloved neighborhood.

The story of legendary blues performer, Bessie Smith, who rose to fame during the 1920s and '30s.

A father and son escape a society they are at odds with to survive in the Florida wilderness after the unexpected passing of the family matriarch.