Columbia Pictures has revealed the trailer for Sparkle, starring Jordin Sparks, the late Whitney Houston, Derek Luke, Mike Epps, Carmen ejogo, Tika Sumpter, Omari Hardwick and Cee-Lo Green.
Opening in theaters on August 17, Sparkle tells the story of the title character; Sparkle, (Sparks) the youngest of three sisters and a music prodigy who struggles to becomes a star while overcoming issues that are tearing her family apart. Sparkle is from an affluent Detroit area, naive to the unexpected experiences her new life will bring as she and her two sisters blossom into a dynamic singing group during the Motown-era. Houston plays the trio’s mother.