CinemaOSMovie · 2012 · 1h 56m · PG-13
Sparkle

Celebrate the legend

63%(128)IMDbMusicDramaRomance

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.

Directed bySalim Akil

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 56m
Language
EN
Released
August 17, 2012
Budget
$14,000,000
Revenue
$24,637,469
Studios
Stage 6 FilmsPhoenix PicturesTriStar Pictures

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
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

Creative team
Directed by
Salim Akil
Written by
Mara Brock Akil
Mara Brock Akil
Produced by
Debra Martin Chase

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