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Sparkle

Name: Sparkle
Director: Salim Akil
Genre: Music, Drama, Romance
Released: 2012-08-17
Cast: Jordin Sparks, Whitney Houston, Derek Luke, Mike Epps, Carmen Ejogo

MusicDramaRomance

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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Cast

Jordin SparksWhitney HoustonDerek LukeMike EppsCarmen EjogoTika SumpterOmari HardwickCee Lo GreenCurtis ArmstrongTerrence JTamela MannMichael Beach

Director

Salim Akil

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