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Sparkle

Sparkle

Celebrate the legend

20126.21h 56m

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.

Directed by Salim Akil
Written by Mara Brock Akil
Produced by Debra Martin Chase
Box OfficeBudget: $14.0MRevenue: $24.6M

Top 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

Themes & Keywords

new york citymotownduringcreditsstingergirl grouprise to famewomen of color

About Sparkle

Sparkle is a music, drama, romance film released in 2012 exploring themes of new york city, motown, duringcreditsstinger, girl group, rise to fame, women of color. Directed by Salim Akil, it stars Jordin Sparks, Whitney Houston, Derek Luke. 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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