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Sparkle

Release Date:August 17, 2012

Running Time:116 min

Genres:Drama, Music, Romance

Director

Cast

Jordin Sparks Whitney Houston Derek Luke Mike Epps Carmen Ejogo Tika Sumpter Omari Hardwick Cee Lo Green Curtis Armstrong Terrence J Tamela Mann Michael Beach

Top billed cast (via TMDB).

Synopsis

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.

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