First Lady of BMF: The Tonesa Welch Story

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Inspired by the true life of Detroit native Tonesa Welch. It charts Welch's rise from a teenager's mother to a drug dealer, she is referred to by federal prosecutors as "The First Lady of the BMF"

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

120 mins

Rating

10/10

Release Date

05 October 2023

Country

United States of America

Cast

Toni Welch

Herself

Michelle Mitchenor

Tonesa Welch

Leon

Emerson

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