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Sparkle (2012)
Director: Salim Akil
Cast: Jordin Sparks, Whitney Houston, Derek Luke, Mike Epps
Runtime116 min
RatingPG-13
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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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Fans of powerful music-driven dramas will appreciate the standout performances in the 2012 film Sparkle, directed by Salim Akil. The film features the legendary Whitney Houston in one of her final roles, alongside rising star Jordin Sparks, in a story that explores the complex dynamics of a family pursuing their musical dreams during the Motown era.
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Sparkle is a 2012 American musical film directed by Salim Akil and produced by Stage 6 Films. It was released on August 17, 2012, by TriStar Pictures. Inspired by The Supremes, Sparkle is a remake of the 1976 film of the same title, which centered on three singing teenage sisters who form a girl group in the late 1950s. The remake takes place in Detroit, Michigan, in 1968 during the Motown era.
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