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Sparkle

Sparkle

Celebrate the legend

2012•1h 56m•6.2/10
MusicDramaRomance

Ratings

🎬TMDb
6.2/10(123)

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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Production

Akil Productions, Stage 6 Films, Phoenix Pictures, TriStar Pictures

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

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

Tamela Mann

Tamela Mann

Ms. Sara Waters

Michael Beach

Michael Beach

Rev. Bryce

Brely Evans

Brely Evans

Tune Ann

Linda Boston

Linda Boston

Sister Clora

Sidi Henderson

Mr. Bell

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