Sparkle ~ Trailer
Sparkle ~ Trailer – Sparkle, (Jordin Sparks) the youngest of three sisters and a music prodigy, struggles to becomes a star while overcoming issues that are tearing her family apart. Sparkle is from an affluent Detroit area, naive to the unexpected experiences her new life will bring as she and her two sisters blossom into a dynamic singing group during the Motown-era. Whitney Houston is the trio’s mother (Emma). A wealthy comedian named Satin (Mike Epps) woos Sparkle’s sister into a drug-filled abusive relationship on their way to the top. During her journey, Sparkle endures the trials and tribulations of fame, but fights to rise through the ranks of the music business. “Sparkle” is set in the late 1960s when Detroit was the music mecca of America. Genre: Drama/Musical & Performing Arts/Remake Rating: PG-13 (mature thematic content involving domestic abuse and drug material, some violence, language, smoking) Release Date: August 17, 2012 Running Time: 98 minutes Director: Salim Akil Cast: Jordin Sparks, Whitney Houston, Derek Luke, Mike Epps, Carmen Ejogo, Tika Sumpter, Omari Hardwick, Cee-Lo Green, Michael Beach, Goapele Mohlabane, (53 additional cast, credited and uncredited) www.imdb.com Official Site: sparkle-movie.com Facebook: www.facebook.com Twitter: twitter.com YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com WeHeartIt: weheartit.com Statigram: statigr.am Bio and/or Filmography Jordin Sparks (official site): www.jordinsparks.com Whitney Houston: www.imdb.com Derek Luke: www.imdb.com Mike Epps: www …
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