Sparkle
Aug 17 2012
•2h 56m
•Music, Drama, Romance
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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Jordin Sparks
Sparkle
Whitney Houston
Emma
Derek Luke
Stix
Mike Epps
Satin
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