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Sparkle (2012)
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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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.
Rating:PG-13
Genre:Music, Drama, Romance
Written By:Mara Brock Akil
In Theaters:8/17/2012
Box Office:$24,637,469
Runtime:116 minutes
Studio:Akil Productions, Stage 6 Films, Phoenix Pictures, TriStar Pictures
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