Sparkle
- Release Date
- August 17, 2012
- Director
- Salim Akil
- Cast
- Jordin Sparks , Whitney Houston , Derek Luke , Mike Epps , Carmen Ejogo , Tika Sumpter
- Runtime
- 116
- Main Genre
- Drama
- Writers
- Mara Brock Akil , Howard Rosenman
- Tagline
- In theaters August 17th.
- Website
- http://sparkle-movie.com/
Summary
Musical prodigy Sparkle (Jordin Sparks) 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 (Whitney Houston), she tries to balance a new romance with music manager, Stix (Derek Luke) while dealing with the unexpected challenges her new life will bring as she and her two sisters (Carmen Ejogo and Tika Sumpter) strive to become a dynamic singing group during the Motown-era.
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