Movie·2012·1h 56m
Sparkle
Celebrate the legend
Directed By
Salim Akil
Country
United States of America
Language
French
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The Story
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.
Written By
Mara Brock Akil
Producer
Debra Martin Chase
Cinematography
Anastas N. Michos
Editor
Terilyn A. Shropshire
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
123 votes
Where to watch
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// cast
Cast
Jordin Sparks
Sparkle
Whitney Houston
Emma
Derek Luke
Stix
Mike Epps
Satin
Carmen Ejogo
Sister
Tika Sumpter
Delores
Omari Hardwick
Levi
Cee Lo Green
Black
Curtis Armstrong
Larry
Terrence J
Red
Tamela Mann
Ms. Sara Waters
Michael Beach
Rev. Bryce
Brely Evans
Tune Ann
Linda Boston
Sister Clora
Sidi Henderson
Mr. Bell
// crew
Crew
Mara Brock Akil
Writer
Debra Martin Chase
Producer
Salim Akil
Director
Terilyn A. Shropshire
Editor
Anastas N. Michos
Director of Photography
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