Sparkle | Overview & Details

Cast + Crew:

Starring: Jordin Sparks, Carmen Ejogo, Derek Luke, Mike Epps, Michael Beach, Whitney Houston, Omari Hardwick, Cee-Lo and Tika Sumpter

Director/s: Salim Akil

Written By: Mara Brock Akil, Howard Rosenman

Produced By: Debra Martin Chase

Release Date:

August 17, 2012  (Showtimes & Tickets)

Film Synopsis:

The film tells the story of the title character; Sparkle, (Sparks) the youngest of three sisters and a music prodigy who struggles to becomes a star while overcoming issues that are tearing her family apart. Sparkle is from an affluent Detroit area, naive to the unexpected experiences her new life will bring as she and her two sisters blossom into a dynamic singing group during the Motown-era. Houston plays the trio's mother.

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Genre/s: Musical  Drama 

Distributor: Sony Pictures

Production Company: Stage 6 Films, Akil Production Company, Sony Pictures Entertainment

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