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Mama I Want to Sing

  • 2011
  • PG
  • 1h 40m
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4.3/10
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Mama I Want to Sing (2011)
This is the first theatrical trailer for Shutter, directed by Charles Randolph-Wright.
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A preacher's daughter, Amara, sings in the church choir before being discovered by a well-established musician. Soon she rises to international fame as a pop singer.A preacher's daughter, Amara, sings in the church choir before being discovered by a well-established musician. Soon she rises to international fame as a pop singer.A preacher's daughter, Amara, sings in the church choir before being discovered by a well-established musician. Soon she rises to international fame as a pop singer.

  • Director
    • Charles Randolph-Wright
  • Writers
    • Charles Randolph-Wright
    • Vy Higginsen
  • Stars
    • Ciara
    • Lynn Whitfield
    • Patti LaBelle
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  • IMDb RATING
    4.3/10
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    • Director
      • Charles Randolph-Wright
    • Writers
      • Charles Randolph-Wright
      • Vy Higginsen
    • Stars
      • Ciara
      • Lynn Whitfield
      • Patti LaBelle
    • 3Critic reviews
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    Lynn Whitfield and Ciara in Mama I Want to Sing (2011)
    Lynn Whitfield in Mama I Want to Sing (2011)
    Lynn Whitfield and Ciara in Mama I Want to Sing (2011)

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    Ciara
    Ciara
    • Amara Winter
    Lynn Whitfield
    Lynn Whitfield
    • Lillian Winter
    Patti LaBelle
    Patti LaBelle
    • Sister Carrie
    Ahmaya-Knoelle
    • Nicole
    Paris Bennett
    Paris Bennett
    • Elyse
    Kristen Broussard
    • Amara's Hairstylist
    Juanita Bynum
    • Beverly
    Alexandra Cheron
    • Kimberly
    Carl Jay Cofield
    • Armstrong
    Daurice Cummings
    • Airplane Passenger…
    Michael Dión
    • Church Member
    Dugie Dugas
    • Lillian's Body Guard
    Tracey Dundas
    • Lillian's Make-up Artist
    Shonda Farr
    Shonda Farr
    • Holly
    Ross Francis
    Ross Francis
    • Adam Keene
    Dena Gill
    • Amara's Makeup Artist
    Geraldine Glenn
    • Still Photographer
    Adrian Hammond
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    • Director
      • Charles Randolph-Wright
    • Writers
      • Charles Randolph-Wright(screenplay)
      • Vy Higginsen(play)
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      Vy Higginsen, the original playwright for the off-Broadway production of 'Mama, I Want to Sing!', assisted Charles Randolph-Wright with the script.

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    • Release date
      • February 14, 2012 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA
    • Production companies
      • Codeblack Entertainment
      • Louisiana Media Services
      • Releve Entertainment
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    • Budget
      • $5,000,000 (estimated)
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      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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