Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia (2021)
- Country
- Canada
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Rated
- 12
- Rating
- 6.7 of 10 from 13 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
The film follows gospel singer Mahalia Jackson as she rises to fame in the mid-20th century. It shows her personal struggles and her powerful performances.
inspirationalreverentearnestbiographicalmusicaldramaticheartfeltemotional
What happens
Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia is a 2021 American biographical musical drama television film directed by Kenny Leon, written by Bettina Gilois and Todd Kreidler, and executive-produced by Robin Roberts. It stars Danielle Brooks as gospel singer Mahalia Jackson. Jason Dirden, Olivia Washington, Rob Demery and Joaquina Kalukango also round out the cast. The film premiered on Lifetime on April 3, 2021. The film received positive reviews, especially for Brooks' performance, and was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Television Movie. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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