Movie
Sparkle
Overview
Musical prodigy, Sparkle struggles to become a star while overcoming issues that are tearing her family apart. From an affluent Detroit area and daughter to a single mother, she tries to balance a new romance with music manager Stix while dealing with the unexpected challenges her new life will bring as she and her two sisters strive to become a dynamic singing group during the Motown-era.
Details
- Release date
- 2012-08-17
- Runtime
- 116 min
- Genres
- Music, Drama, Romance
- Status
- Released
- Production
- Akil Productions, Stage 6 Films, Phoenix Pictures, TriStar Pictures
- Country
- United States of America
- Original language
- EN
Cast
- Jordin Sparks as Sparkle
- Whitney Houston as Emma
- Derek Luke as Stix
- Mike Epps as Satin
- Carmen Ejogo as Sister
- Tika Sumpter as Delores
- Omari Hardwick as Levi
- Cee Lo Green as Black
- Curtis Armstrong as Larry
- Terrence J as Red
- Tamela Mann as Ms. Sara Waters
- Michael Beach as Rev. Bryce
Crew
- Salim Akil - Director
- Mara Brock Akil - Writer
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