TJ Martin

co-director, “Tina” on HBO

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A new HBO documentary delves into Tina Turner's early years and turbulent relationship with her then husband Ike.

Tina Turner endured domestic violence and reinvented herself after divorce, new HBO film shows

A new HBO documentary delves into Tina Turner's early years and turbulent relationship with her then husband Ike.

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