Sparkle (2012)
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.
Director: Salim Akil
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Jordin Sparks as Sparkle |
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Whitney Houston as Emma |
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Derek Luke as Stix |
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Mike Epps as Satin |
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Carmen Ejogo as Sister |
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Tika Sumpter as Delores |
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Omari Hardwick as Levi |
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Cee Lo Green as Black |
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Curtis Armstrong as Larry |
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Terrence J as Red |
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Tamela Mann as Ms. Sara Waters |
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Michael Beach as Rev. Bryce |
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Brely Evans as Tune Ann |
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Linda Boston as Sister Clora |
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Sidi Henderson as Mr. Bell |
| Production | Debra Martin Chase | Producer |
| Production | Twinkie Byrd | Casting |
| Sound | R. Kelly | Songs |
| Art | Gary Frutkoff | Production Design |
| Art | Gary Myers | Art Direction |
| Art | Tina Tottis | Set Decoration |
| Costume & Make-Up | Ruth E. Carter | Costume Design |
| Directing | Salim Akil | Director |
| Writing | Mara Brock Akil | Writer |
| Editing | Terilyn A. Shropshire | Editor |
| Camera | Anastas N. Michos | Director of Photography |
| Production | Derrick Williams | Co-Producer |