Praise This (2023)
Nachdem die junge Sam in Los Angeles den Tod ihrer Mutter verarbeiten muss und dann noch mit dem Gesetz in Konflikt gerät, wird sie von Ihrem Vater in den Süden nach Atlanta geschickt. Dort wohnt sie bei ihrer Tante, ihrem Onkel und ihrer lebenfrohen und gottesfürchtigen Cousine Jess, die sie mit ihrer rauflustigen Gospelgruppe bekannt macht. Der unerlaubte Besuch einer Party der beiden Mädchen führt zu einer Strafe, die Jess letztendlich für neue Perspektiven öffnet und ihr Gott näher bringt - der Beitritt in eben diese Gospelgruppe. Nur widerwillig begleitet Jess die Gruppe schließlich zu einem Gospel-Gesangwettberwerb. Doch dies könnte auch die Chance sein, ihren Traum von einer Gesangs-Karriere zu verwirklichen.
Der Regisseur:
Tina Gordon
Die Autor:
Jana Savage, Brandon Broussard, Hudson Obayuwana, Tina Gordon.
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Chloe Bailey as Sam |
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Anjelika Washington as Jess |
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Druski as Aaron |
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Birgundi Baker as Melissa |
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Jekalyn Carr as KiKi |
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Quavo as T.Y. Way |
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Tristan Mack Wilds as Pastor Nick 'PG' Goodman |
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Loren Lott as Kelly |
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Kiara Iman as Jackie |
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Ilario Grant as Jermaine |
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Michael Anthony as Bishop Headley |
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Rafael Castillo as Bodyguard Slim |
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Kendrick Cross as Uncle Larry |
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Janora McDuffie as Aunt Liz |
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Cocoa Brown as Cora |
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Vanessa Fraction as Prisilla |
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Koryn Hawthorne as Fallon |
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Philip Fornah as Darius |
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Crystal Hayslett as Natalie |
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Kountry Wayne as Painted Duck DJ |
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Michelle Williams as Finals Host |
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Donielle T. Hansley Jr. as Prodigal Bro |
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Jayden Braddock as Church Patron (uncredited) |
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Charles Jenkins as Regionals Host |
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Charles Jenkins as Regionals Stage Manager |
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Ashlee Bree Gillum as Waitress (Emma) |
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Karon Riley as Bartender Rob |
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Teresa Celeste as Locals MC |
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Eric J. Little as Officer Troy |
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Edward Bernard Green Jr. as Andre |
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Ruth Hobbs as Only Fan |
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Syreeta Sherrod as Usher |
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Ahsia Pettigrew as Champion Life Dancer |
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Amerah McCrorey as Champion Life Dancer |
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Andraya Woodley as Champion Life Dancer |
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Bryan Merritt as Champion Life Dancer |
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Jasmine Badie as Champion Life Dancer |
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Keenan D. Washington as Champion Life Dancer |
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Elijah Oliver as Champion Life Dancer |
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Christian Kelly as Champion Life Dancer |
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Malayna Valree as Champion Life Dancer |
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Alishia Williams as Champion Life Dancer |
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Shanorris Pollock as Champion Life Dancer |
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Alannah Wilhite as Promise Ringtones Dancer |
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Jazmine Robinson as Promise Ringtones Dancer |
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Imani Spann as Promise Ringtone Dancer |
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Kenitia Coleman as Promise Ringtone Dancer |
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Jaanay Amia Watkis as Promise Ringtone Dancer |
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Kennedi Lindsey as Promise Ringtone Dancer |
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Maya Lawrence as Promise Ringtones Dancer |
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Taylor Perymon as Promise Ringtone Dancer |
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Sean Bankhead as Prodigal Bro |
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Akia Takara as Saved 4 Real Dancer |
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Ivan A. Gomez as Contraste Church Dancer |
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Jeremy Denzel as Prodigal Bro |
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Erique Mitchell as Prodigal Bro |
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Javien Moore as Prodigal Bro |
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Daniel Mendez as Saved 4 Real Dancer |
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Payton Case as Saved 4 Real Dancer |
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Dejia Mouton as Contraste Church Dancer |
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Allen Waddell as Contraste Church Dancer |
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JaHira Martinez as Contraste Church Dancer |
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Kate McMahon as Contraste Church Dancer |
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Nakiyah Alizé as Concert Goer (uncredited) |
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Jamel Bonneau as Church Member (uncredited) |
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Ryan Austin Bryant as Greeter (uncredited) |
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Zae Diggs as Partygoer (uncredited) |
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Shiquita James as Audience (uncredited) |
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Bryan Justin as Pick Up Artist (uncredited) |
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Adrienne Logan as Audience Member (uncredited) |
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Cedric Logan as Crew Member (uncredited) |
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Bailey MB as Power Preacher (uncredited) |
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TahChon Mills as Audience (uncredited) |
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Visionz2turnt as Audience Member (uncredited) |
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Megan Pennington as Audience Member (uncredited) |
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Ahmed Zakzouk as Group Choreographer / Dancer (uncredited) |
| Production | Johanna Byer | Executive Producer |
| Production | Preston L. Holmes | Executive Producer |
| Production | James Lopez | Producer |
| Production | Daniel Silverberg | Associate Producer |
| Production | Sharla Sumpter | Producer |
| Camera | Sidney Sidell | Director of Photography |
| Editing | David Moritz | Editor |
| Production | George Pierre | Casting |
| Art | Keith Brian Burns | Production Design |
| Art | Roland L. Carter | Set Decoration |
| Art | Barb Livingston | Set Decoration |
| Costume & Make-Up | Veronica James | Costume Design |
| Costume & Make-Up | Letitia Bent | Makeup Artist |
| Costume & Make-Up | Antoinette Black | Hairstylist |
| Costume & Make-Up | Meko Davis | Makeup Artist |
| Costume & Make-Up | Deeonna Epps | Makeup Artist |
| Costume & Make-Up | Destiny She'ri Gordon | Makeup Artist |
| Costume & Make-Up | Sakeitha King | Key Hair Stylist |
| Costume & Make-Up | Stephanie D. Marshall | Makeup Artist |
| Costume & Make-Up | Stevie Martin | Makeup Department Head |
| Costume & Make-Up | Felissia Middlebrooks | Assistant Hairstylist |
| Costume & Make-Up | Shaneka Murray | Makeup Artist |
| Costume & Make-Up | Juliana Ononiwu-Brinson | Hairstylist |
| Costume & Make-Up | Porcsha Zachary | Hairstylist |
| Directing | Daniel Silverberg | First Assistant Director |
| Directing | Jen Willis | Second Assistant Director |
| Art | Kristen B. Adams | Assistant Art Director |
| Production | Mitza Buonanducci | Production Assistant |
| Art | David A. Caplan | Leadman |
| Art | Lea Cochran | Props |
| Art | Tracie Ellison | Property Buyer |
| Art | Sarah Falls | Set Dresser |
| Art | Kenneth MacArthur | Set Dresser |
| Art | Danny Newsom | Set Dresser |
| Art | Rebecca Lisette Taub | Set Dresser |
| Sound | Erik H. Magnus | Production Sound Mixer |
| Sound | Patrick Wylie | Boom Operator |
| Crew | Tony Bradley | Special Effects Coordinator |
| Visual Effects | Brian Kubovcik | Visual Effects Supervisor |
| Crew | Lex D. Geddings | Stunt Coordinator |
| Crew | Karina Rivera | Stunt Driver |
| Lighting | Aaron Biemiller | Lighting Technician |
| Camera | Chad Brock | Camera Operator |
| Camera | J.R. Campbell | "B" Camera Operator |
| Camera | Jack Chouchanian | Key Grip |
| Crew | Laila Cohen | Loader |
| Camera | Eric Collins | Dolly Grip |
| Camera | Daniel Fiorito | First Assistant "C" Camera |
| Camera | Kelly Harle | Second Assistant "A" Camera |
| Lighting | Gary Holmes | Gaffer |
| Lighting | Kevin Hooper | Lighting Technician |
| Camera | Jonathan Klepfer | Digital Imaging Technician |
| Camera | Jessica Miglio | Still Photographer |
| Crew | McKay Pruitt | Video Assist Operator |
| Production | Kimberly Johnson | Casting Associate |
| Costume & Make-Up | Kayla Brathwaite | Costumer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Zarinah N. Dennis | Costume Coordinator |
| Production | Taayo Henley | Production Assistant |
| Costume & Make-Up | Isaiah Klepper | Key Costumer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Isaiah Klepper | Key Set Costumer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Monique Younger | Costume Supervisor |
| Editing | Pankaj Bajpai | Colorist |
| Production | Alex Lee Corbit | Assistant Location Manager |
| Production | Taylor McPherson | Assistant Location Manager |
| Production | Lane Steffler | Location Manager |
| Art | Michael Woodruff | Location Scout |
| Sound | Geoff Alexander | Orchestrator |
| Sound | Derryck 'Big Tank' Thornton Sr. | Music Supervisor |
| Crew | Oranz Walker | Transportation Coordinator |
| Production | Aryn Allen | Production Assistant |
| Production | Wendy Calloway | Production Coordinator |
| Writing | Jana Savage | Screenplay |
| Writing | Brandon Broussard | Screenplay |
| Writing | Hudson Obayuwana | Screenplay |
| Writing | Jana Savage | Story |
| Writing | Brandon Broussard | Story |
| Writing | Hudson Obayuwana | Story |
| Production | Will Packer | Producer |
| Directing | Tina Gordon | Director |
| Writing | Tina Gordon | Screenplay |
| Production | Tim Story | Producer |
| Sound | Jermaine Stegall | Original Music Composer |
