Sparkle (2012) - Movie Details

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Release Date:	August 17, 2012
On DVD:	November 30, 2012
Genre:	Drama
Director:	Salim Akil
Writer:	Mara Brock Akil
Cast:	Jordin Sparks, Whitney Houston, Derek Luke, Mike Epps, Carmen ejogo, Tika Sumpter, Omari Hardwick, Cee-Lo Green
Studio:	Columbia Pictures
Running Time:	112 minutes
MPAA Rating:	Rated PG-13 for mature thematic content involving domestic abuse and drug material, and for some violence, language and smoking

"Sparkle" tells the story of the title character; Sparkle, (Jordin Sparks) the youngest of three sisters and a music prodigy who 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 will play the trio's mother (Emma)....

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