Life Is Not a Fairytale: The Fantasia Barrino Story (2006) (TV)

User Rating:

4.7/10   

Director:

Debbie Allen

Writers (WGA):

Keith Glover (teleplay)
Fantasia Barrino (book) (in part)

Release Date:

19 August 2006 (USA)

Genre:

Biography | Drama | Music

Plot:

Fantasia Barrino overcomes sexual abuse, illiteracy, and other setbacks and becomes the winner of "American Idol" in 2004.

Plot Keywords:

American Idol | Illiteracy | Poverty | Parenthood | Boyfriend Girlfriend Relationship

Awards:

2 wins & 5 nominations

Cast

Fantasia Barrino	...	Herself
Loretta Devine	...	Addie Collins
Viola Davis	...	Diane Barrino
Kadeem Hardison	...	Joseph Barrino
Chico Benymon	...	Rodney Birks
Jamia Simone Nash	...	Young Fantasia
JoNell Kennedy	...	Barbara
Cedric Pendleton	...	Johnny Lee
Julius Tennon	...	Mr. Emanuel
Thomas Hyde III	...	Rico
Norman Nixon Jr.	...	Dwayne
Paul Amadi	...	Young Rico
Terrance Thomas	...	Young Tiny
Deanna Dawn	...	Ruby
Toussant Duchess	...	Wanda Jean

Runtime:

Brazil:88 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Filming Locations:

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Company:

L.I.F.T. Production

Trivia:

Director Debbie Allen has a brief cameo as a woman in sunglasses auditioning for American Idol.

The Fantasia story is an inspiration

Fantasia, you are an inspiration to me. You did a wonderful job acting. I am looking forward to seeing you more often on television. Thank you Debbie Allen for directing this wonderful movie. Fantasia, you are my American Idol! I do not care what anybody says. I will buy and support every CD or movie that you are in. I have had struggles in my past also and overcame them. Fantasia, continue to keep it real and be yourself. You are a beautiful person with a sweet personality. You deserve all the blessings that have come upon you. I was also happy to see Kadeem acting as Fantasia's father. You go Kadeem! The whole cast was wonderful. Debbie Allen, you are a wonderful director. Keep doing what you are doing. I will buy and support all your work also. I think America needs more movies like this because there are so many young people who needs to see inspiring movies like this.