Mama, I Want to Sing!
2011 · 1h 40m · PG
Drama, Family, Music
Directed by
Charles Randolph-Wright
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Mama, I Want to Sing!
Overview
Preacher's daughter Amara Winter sings in the church choir before being discovered by a well-established musician. She soon rises to international fame as a pop singer.
Director and cast
- Charles Randolph-Wright Director
- Ciara as Amara Winter
- Lynn Whitfield as Lillian Winter
- Patti LaBelle as Sister Carrie
- Ben Vereen as Horace Payne
- Marvin Winans as Rev. Kenneth Winter
- Kevin Phillips as Luke Winter
- Kim Porter as Tara
- Hill Harper as Jeff Andrews
- Shonda Farr as Holly
- Paris Bennett as Elyse
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