In her feature film debut, American Idol sensation Jordin Sparks stars as Sparkle, a young woman whose big dreams seem almost impossible. Jakes, Salim Akil, Mara Brock Akil and Curtis Wallace. Sparkle is a timeless story of the bonds of family, the trials of success and the power of music. SEPARATED by 36 years and profound changes in black culture, the two films known as Sparkle open a window into the history of soul music past and present. "Sparkle" is produced by Debra Martin Chase, T.D. 6.5K YOUR RATING Rate Play trailer 2:33 14 Videos 51 Photos Drama Music In the 1960s, three sisters form a girl group and soon become local sensations with major label interest, but fame becomes a challenge as the close-knit family begins to fall apart. As previously reported, executive producer Howard Rosenman, who also produced the original "Sparkle," plans to adapt the 2012 film into a Broadway musical. PLOT: It's 1968 and Sparkle Anderson (JORDIN SPARKS) is a young woman living in Detroit with her sisters, Sister (CARMEN EJOGO) and Dolores (TIKA SUMPTER), in the home of their mom, Emma (WHITNEY HOUSTON), who's strict with her girls, what with not wanting them to follow in her failed attempts at being an entertainer and unwed, young mother. The remake takes place in Detroit, MI, in the 1960s during the Motown era. The original 1976 "Sparkle" centered on three singing teenage sisters from Harlem who form their group in the late 1950s. Kelly penned original songs for the 2012 remake, which is choreographed by Fatima Robinson ("Dreamgirls") and features a screenplay by Mara Brock Akil. From an affluent Detroit area and daughter to a single mother (Houston), she tries to balance a new romance with music manager, Stix (Luke) while dealing with the unexpected challenges her new life will bring as she and her two sisters (Ejogo and Sumpter) strive to become a dynamic singing group during the Motown-era." Kelly penned original songs for the 2012 remake, which is choreographed by Fatima Robinson (Dreamgirls) and features a screenplay by Mara Brock. Here's how "Sparkle" is described: "Musical prodigy, Sparkle (Sparks) struggles to become a star while overcoming issues that are tearing her family apart. Watch Sparkle 2012 Vote: 5. Rounding out the cast are Cee-Lo Green, Tika Sumpter, Mike Epps, Carmen Ejogo, Omari Hardwick and Derek Luke. Sparks, who also appeared on Broadway in In the Heights, takes on the titular role, with Houston as her gospel-singing mother. The film, directed by Salim Akil, is inspired by the doo-wop girl group The Supremes.
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