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Sparkle

Celebrate the legend

  • Movie
  • 2012
  • PG-13
  • 1h 56m

Directed by Salim Akil

6.2

TMDB audience rating
6.2 out of 10 from 128 votes

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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.

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Cast and crew

  • Jordin Sparks

    Jordin SparksSparkle

  • Whitney Houston

    Whitney HoustonEmma

  • Derek Luke

    Derek LukeStix

  • Mike Epps

    Mike EppsSatin

  • Carmen Ejogo

    Carmen EjogoSister

  • Tika Sumpter

    Tika SumpterDelores

  • Omari Hardwick

    Omari HardwickLevi

  • Cee Lo Green

    Cee Lo GreenBlack

  • Curtis Armstrong

    Curtis ArmstrongLarry

  • Terrence J

    Terrence JRed

  • Tamela Mann

    Tamela MannMs. Sara Waters

  • Michael Beach

    Michael BeachRev. Bryce

  • Brely Evans

    Brely EvansTune Ann

  • Linda Boston

    Linda BostonSister Clora

  • Sidi HendersonMr. Bell

Director
Salim Akil
Writer
Mara Brock Akil
Cinematography
Anastas N. Michos