Sparkle

Director: Salim Akil
Cast: Jordin Sparks, Derek Luke, Whitney Houston, Carmen Ejogo, Tika Sumpter, Cee-Lo Green, Omari Hardwick, Mike Epps, Nicholas Ritz, Abe Larkin
Language: English
Theatrical Release Date: August 17, 2012

Tagline: Celebrate the legend.

Synopsis: Musical prodigy, Sparkle (Jordin Sparks) 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 (Whitney Houston), she tries to balance a new romance with music manager Stix (Derek Luke) while dealing with the unexpected challenges her new life will bring as she and her two sisters (Carmen Ejogo and Tika Sumpter) strive to become a dynamic singing group during the Motown-era.

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The Playlist News

'Sparkle' Soundtrack Features Cee Lo, Jordin Sparks, Whitney Houston & More

Led by "American Idol" winner Jordin Sparks with an the ensemble cast that includes Michael K. Williams, Carmen Ejogo, Tika Sumpter, Derek Luke, Mike Epps, Omari Hardwick and the late Whitney Houston in a music heavy remake of the 1976 film of the same name, you can bet the filmmakers behi...
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The Playlist News

Watch: Full Trailer For 'Sparkle' Remake Featuring The Late Whitney Houston

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Leonard Maltin Reviews

Sparkle—movie review

I don’t think anyone going to see 'Sparkle' expects a gritty slice of realism or a life-altering experience. It’s an unabashed soap opera with the curiosity value of singer Jordin Sparks in her big-screen debut and Whitney Houston in her final film appearance. If you know all that going in, I don’t ...
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