Sparkle (2012)

Directed by

Salim Akil

Genre

drama film, biographical film, musical film

Country

United States

Runtime

2h

Rated

PG-13

Rating

6.2 of 10 from 125 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

In 1968 Detroit, three sisters form a singing group during the Motown era. They work toward success in the music industry while facing personal and family challenges.

nostalgicbittersweetenergeticambitiousemotionalmusicalperiod

What happens

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. The film stars Jordin Sparks in her film debut, Whitney Houston, Derek Luke, Cee Lo Green, Mike Epps, Carmen Ejogo, Tika Sumpter, Tamela Mann, and Omari Hardwick. Sparkle features songs from the original film written by soul musician Curtis Mayfield as well as new compositions by R&B artist R. Kelly. This film is the debut of R&B/pop singer and American Idol winner Jordin Sparks as an actress. Sparkle also marks Houston's final feature film role before her death on February 11, 2012, three months after filming ended. The film is dedicated to her memory. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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