Sparkle
Sparkle

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

new york citymotownduringcreditsstingergirl grouprise to famewomen of color

Production House

Akil Productions
Stage 6 Films
Phoenix Pictures
TriStar Pictures

Audience Score

62%

123 votes

Skip13%
Timepass30%
Go for it37%
Perfection20%

Where to watch

Region: IN

Rent

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// cast

Cast

Jordin Sparks

Jordin Sparks

Sparkle

Whitney Houston

Whitney Houston

Emma

Derek Luke

Derek Luke

Stix

Mike Epps

Mike Epps

Satin

Carmen Ejogo

Carmen Ejogo

Sister

Tika Sumpter

Tika Sumpter

Delores

Omari Hardwick

Omari Hardwick

Levi

Cee Lo Green

Cee Lo Green

Black

Curtis Armstrong

Curtis Armstrong

Larry

Terrence J

Terrence J

Red

Tamela Mann

Tamela Mann

Ms. Sara Waters

Michael Beach

Michael Beach

Rev. Bryce

Brely Evans

Brely Evans

Tune Ann

Linda Boston

Linda Boston

Sister Clora

Sidi Henderson

Mr. Bell

// crew

Crew

Mara Brock Akil

Mara Brock Akil

Writer

Debra Martin Chase

Producer

Salim Akil

Salim Akil

Director

Terilyn A. Shropshire

Terilyn A. Shropshire

Editor

Anastas N. Michos

Anastas N. Michos

Director of Photography

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