Sparkle

“Celebrate the legend”

6.2

2012

1h 56m

MusicDramaRomance

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.

Key Crew

Director

Salim Akil

Producers

Debra Martin Chase

Writers

Mara Brock Akil

Cinematography

Anastas N. Michos

Cast (15)

Jordin Sparks

Sparkle

Whitney Houston

Emma

Derek Luke

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