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Life Is Not a Fairytale: The Fantasia Barrino Story (2006) (TV)
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19 August 2006 (USA) morePlot:
Fantasia Barrino overcomes sexual abuse, illiteracy, and other setbacks and becomes the winner of "American Idol" in 2004. full summary | add synopsisPlot Keywords:
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2 wins & 5 nominations moreNewsDesk:
Biopic About 'Idol' Contestant Pulls Huge Ratings(From Studio Briefing - Film News. 23 August 2006)
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Tear Jerker more (12 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | 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 |
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New Orleans, Louisiana, USAFun Stuff
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Director Debbie Allen has a brief cameo as a woman in sunglasses auditioning for American Idol. moreFAQ
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Well I must say that this movie was a tear jerker for me. Very well written and despite Fantasia not being "real actor", I'd have to say it was very well done. Image Award Performance...including the "hoochie" parts. Surrounded by a good cast didn't hurt. The cast, including the wonderful Viola Davis, I knew it had to be good. (Viola is the best crier I've ever seen, never fails to move me)...The scene where Fantasia enters the church....oh my goodness.......The scene in the kitchen with Fantasia, Viola and Loretta....Let's just say, get your box of tissues.... It was of no surprise me when Fantasia was the American Idol of 2004 and I think she will be the most remembered. As a matter of fact, a lot of us knew you won the minute you opened your mouth on American Idol....but back to the movie....it is a must see. Debbie Allen, you did a great job at this one. Please keep them coming...Please.