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.
Acting
Whitney Houston's raw, weary maternal authority.
Score
R. Kelly-penned originals that slap unapologetically.
Costume
Sequined gowns that scream 'we made it, sort of'.
Director
Salim Akil
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