Movie
First Lady of BMF: The Tonesa Welch Story
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"
Availability
Not streaming in United States
Checked Jul 22, 2026
First Lady of BMF: The Tonesa Welch Story was released digitally October 5, 2023. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
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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More about First Lady of BMF: The Tonesa Welch Story
Cast
LeonEmersonCredits
- Directed by
- Vivica A. Fox
- Written by
- Tressa Azarel Smallwood, Gabrielle Collins
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
Production
- Megamind Media