But there is another way they can remember the singer.
Whitney houston in sparkle movie movie#
JUNE SIMMS: Whitney Houston fans can see the new film "Sparkle" in movie theaters. However, the movie cost only about fourteen million so it is almost guaranteed to be profitable. "Sparkle" brought in around twelve million dollars in its weekend opening of about two thousand movie theaters. And Derek Luke plays the loyal band manager who guides the sisters to success. Comedian Mike Epps has the un-funny part of an abusive boyfriend. And to see these people as middle class and their community as prosperous is a part of Americana that all Americans should embrace."ĬHRISTOPHER CRUISE: New Yorker Tika Sumpter and British actor Carmen Ejogo star as Sparkle's sisters. Detroit was a metropolitan city, not just because of African Americans, but because of Americans. It was America's music first and then it was the world's music. SELIM AKIL: "Motown was not exclusively black folks' music. Director Selim Akil sees it as a truly American story. In the re-make, the girls are brought up in a wealthier family in Detroit. The sisters is the first "Sparkle," were raised in poverty in New York City's Harlem area. But there are some differences between the two movies. And both versions used mostly black singers and actors. Just like that movie, gospel music and religious belief influence the characters' stories. (WHITNEY HOUSTON and JORDIN SPARKS – "Celebrate")ĬHRISTOPHER CRUISE: "Sparkle" is a re-make of a nineteen seventy-six film of the same name. JORDIN SPARKS: "We never had the conversation about any of that stuff that she had gone through, but it was almost like she had this : ‘yeah, I went through that and I'm here now and that's okay and I'm going to keep going.' And I thought that that was great to just not to be ashamed of anything that happens." Jordin Sparks, who plays, Sparkle, says Houston saw similarities to her own life in the movie's story. She died of an accidental overuse of drugs in February shortly after filming was completed. She also served as the movie's lead producer. It is how you use it."ĬHRISTOPHER CRUISE: Whitney Houston plays Sparkle's firm but loving mother. SPARKLE: "Why would the Lord give me this gift if I wasn't supposed to use it?" She saw her own career dreams destroyed long ago. But they have to act against their mother's wishes in the process.
SISTER: "You want to win this money, don't you?"ĬHRISTOPHER CRUISE: With Sparkle's songs, the sister act becomes a hit. SPARKLE: "But this isn't what we rehearsed." SISTER: "Okay, I just go on out there and look pretty." She persuades her sisters to join her in a talent competition put on by a local club.ĪNNOUNCER: "Well, coming up next to the stage is another girl group." Sparkle is a teenager who longs for her songs to be a part of that success. A local record company, Motown, was growing popular worldwide at that time. Christopher Cruise has more.ĬHRISTOPHER CRUISE: "Sparkle" takes place in Detroit, Michigan, in the late nineteen sixties. Her mother is played by singing great Whitney Houston, who died earlier this year. "American Idol" winner Jordin Sparks plays the part of Sparkle. She finds success but the path is filled with heartbreak. JUNE SIMMS: "Sparkle" is a movie about a teenager who dreams of being a music star. But first, we hear about a new film that stars Houston and has songs she recorded just before her death.
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