The Dreams (now Deena, Lorrell, Michelle) become international superstars. Deena marries Curtis, but their marriage is cold and controlling. C.C., Effie’s brother and songwriter, grows disgusted with Curtis’s exploitation of Black artists. James “Thunder” Early, pushed to a drug-fueled breakdown, dies of an overdose.
C.C. writes a new, raw song for Effie: A club DJ plays the disco version without permission. Curtis tries to steal the song for Deena, leading to a legal battle. Effie stands her ground. dreamgirls
“And I am telling you… you’re going to love this show.” The Dreams (now Deena