RUNNING TIME: 1:56
RELEASE DATE: December 31, 2013
STARRING: Jordin Sparks, Tika Sumpter, Carmen Ejogo, Whitney Houston, Derek Luke
DIRECTOR: Salim Akil
PRODUCER(S): Debra Martin Chase, Mara Brock Akil, Salim Akil
WRITER(S): Mara Brock Akil
MOVIE SYNOPSIS: 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.