Sparkle

Akil, Salim, 1964- (Added Author). Sparks, Jordin. (Added Author). Houston, Whitney. (Added Author). Luke, Derek, 1974- (Added Author). Epps, Mike. (Added Author). Ejogo, Carmen, 1974- (Added Author). Sumpter, Tika. (Added Author). Hardwick, Omari, 1974- (Added Author). Cee-Lo (Musician) (Added Author). Jordin Sparks, Whitney Houston, Derek Luke, Mike Epps, Carmen Ejogo, Tika Sumpter, Omari Hardwick and Ceelo Green as Black. (Cast).

Summary: "Sparkle is a timeless story of the bonds of family, the trials of success and the power of music. In her feature film debut, American Idol sensation Jordin Sparks stars as Sparkle, a young woman whose big dreams seem almost impossible. She's been warned against the pitfalls of the music industry by her protective mother (Whitney Houston), yet encouraged by the handsome and ambitious Stix (Derek Luke), Sparkle forms a trio with her sisters (Tika Sumpter and Carmen Ejogo). Together, they perform the soul-stirring songs that Sparkle pens. But as their fame grows, so does the risk of jealousy, self-doubt and insidious temptation. This sweeping drama is brought to life with a powerful cast including Mike Epps, Omari Hardwick and CeeLo Green."--Container.

Record details

Physical Description: videorecording (DVD)
videodisc
1 videodisc (116 min.) : 5.1 Dolby digital sd., col. ; 12 cm.
Publisher: Culver City, Calif. : Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, c2012.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Remake of the 1976 film of the same name. Special features: Director's commentary ; a tribute to Whitney Houston ; a dream come true ; bringing the story to the big screen. 2.40:1 anamorphic widescreen. Bilingual packaging (English/French). "Three sisters. Two paths. One shot."--Container.
Creation/Production Credits Note:	Tristar Pictures presents in association with Stage 6 Films ; Music, Salaam Remi ; producers, Debra Martin Chase .. [et al.] ; screenplay by Mara Brock Akil ; directed by Salim Akil.
Participant or Performer Note:	Jordin Sparks, Whitney Houston, Derek Luke, Mike Epps, Carmen Ejogo, Tika Sumpter, Omari Hardwick and Ceelo Green as Black.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note:	Home use only.
Language Note:	Includes English, French and Thai language tracks with optional Chinese, English, English (SDH), French, Korean or Thai subtitles as well as an English audio description track. English (SDH) subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing. Audio description track (for people with visual disabilities).