Sparkle (2012)

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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.

Director: Salim Akil
Genre: Music, Drama, Romance
Runtime: 116 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Anastas N. Michos
Editing: Terilyn A. Shropshire
Production: Akil Productions, Stage 6 Films, Phoenix Pictures, TriStar Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: Français, English
Budget: $14M
Box Office: $25M
Original Language: en

Themes

K-Pop: A Global Phenomenon

Keywords

new york city, motown, duringcreditsstinger, girl group, rise to fame, women of color

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sparkle about?
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.
Who directed Sparkle?
Sparkle was directed by Salim Akil.
Who stars in Sparkle?
Sparkle stars Jordin Sparks, Whitney Houston, Derek Luke, Mike Epps, Carmen Ejogo, Tika Sumpter.
How long is Sparkle?
Sparkle has a runtime of 1h 56m (116 minutes).
What genre is Sparkle?
Sparkle is a Music, Drama, Romance film.
What is the budget of Sparkle?
Sparkle had a budget of $14M.
How much did Sparkle gross?
Sparkle grossed $25M worldwide.
Where was Sparkle produced?
Sparkle was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Sparkle?
The themes of Sparkle include: K-Pop: A Global Phenomenon.