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.
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Cast
| Ciara | ... |
Amara Winter
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Ahmaya-Knoelle | ... |
Nicole
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| Paris Bennett | ... |
Elyse
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Kristen Broussard | ... |
Amara's Hairstylist
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Juanita Bynum | ... |
Beverly
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Alexandra Cheron | ... |
Kimberly
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Carl Jay Cofield | ... |
Armstrong
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Daurice Cummings | ... |
Airplane Passenger / Supper Club Patron
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Michael Dión | ... |
Church Member
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Dugie Dugas | ... |
Lillian's Body Guard
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Tracey Dundas | ... |
Lillian's Make-up Artist
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| Shonda Farr | ... |
Holly
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Michael J Foster | ... |
Luke at 8
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Ross Francis | ... |
Adam Keene
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Dena Gill | ... |
Amara's Makeup Artist
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Geraldine Glenn | ... |
Still Photographer
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Adrian Hammond | ... |
Self
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| Hill Harper | ... |
Jeff Andrews
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| Jessica Nicole Higgins | ... |
Shopper
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Vy Higginsen | ... |
Self
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| Dawn Himel | ... |
Girlfriend of character Adam Keene / Club Patron / Waitress
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| Patti LaBelle | ... |
Sister Carrie
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Elijah Ahmad Lewis | ... |
Minister Of Music
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Don Lincoln | ... |
Camera Man
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Theresa F. Linton | ... |
Supper Club Patron
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Scott A. Martin | ... |
Stage Manager
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Dewey Moorman | ... |
Lilian's Bodyguard
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| Marissa Morgan | ... |
Sienna
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Sami Naveed | ... |
Alt So
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| Kevin Phillips | ... |
Luke
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| Kim Porter | ... |
Tara
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Mariah Roberson | ... |
Young Doris
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Katherine Rose | ... |
Ballroom extra
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Santana | ... |
Ava - Dr. Winter's Assistant
(as a different name)
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Deborah Garcia Smith | ... |
On Air Personality
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Reginal Varice | ... |
Paul / Sound Guy
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| Ben Vereen | ... |
Horace Payne
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| Greg Washington | ... |
Bartender
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Van White |
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| Lynn Whitfield | ... |
Lillian Winter
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Cheryl Ariaz Wicker | ... |
On-air reporter
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| Marvin Winans | ... |
Reverend Winter
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Courtney Shay Young | ... |
Amara's Wardrobe
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| Billy Zane | ... |
Amara's Manager
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Pea Albert | ... |
Congregation (uncredited)
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Clif St. Laurent | ... |
Band Member (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Charles Randolph-Wright | ||
Written by
| Charles Randolph-Wright | ... | (screenplay) |
| Vy Higginsen | ... | (play) |
Produced by
| Marvet Britto | ... | co-producer |
| Holly Davis Carter | ... | producer |
| Jeff Clanagan | ... | producer |
| Monica Floyd | ... | executive producer |
| Vy Higginsen | ... | executive producer |
| Jordan Kessler | ... | co-producer |
| Robert Maurin III | ... | executive producer |
| David Pomier | ... | producer |
| Adam Robinson | ... | associate producer |
| Nick Thurlow | ... | executive producer |
| Gregory M. Walker | ... | executive producer |
| Richard Walters | ... | co-executive producer |
Music by
| Ryan Franks | ||
| Scott Nickoley | ||
Cinematography by
| Keith L. Smith | ||
Editing by
| John Sitter | ||
| Aaron L. Williams | ||
Editorial Department
| Tyler Dixon | ... | colorist |
| Andrew Drazek | ... | associate editor |
| Valerie Rodriguez | ... | post-production coordinator |
| Erin Nicole Wyatt | ... | on-line editor |
Casting By
| Pamela Azmi-Andrew | ||
| Lisa Marie Dupree | ||
| Robi Reed | ... | (as Robi Reed-Humes) |
Production Design by
| Erika Rice | ||
Art Direction by
| Beau Chaney | ||
| Gabriel Saint | ... | co-art director |
Set Decoration by
| Michelle Marchand II | ||
Costume Design by
| Amanda Riley | ||
Makeup Department
| Roxanne Ferguson | ... | key hair |
| Yolonda Frederick | ... | makeup artist for ciara harris |
| Darryl Lucas | ... | additional makeup |
| Geneva Nash Morgan | ... | key makeup artist |
| Ebony Star Parson | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Remi Savva | ... | makeup artist |
| JoAnn Stafford-Chaney | ... | key hair stylist |
| Shunika Terry | ... | hair stylist: Ms. Whitfield |
| Laini Thompson | ... | key makeup artist |
| Caya Williams | ... | makeup artist: Ms. Whitfield |
Production Management
| Katie Harvey | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Oak Porcelli | ... | production supervisor |
| Cj Stewart | ... | post-production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Michael A. Pinckney | ... | second second assistant director |
Art Department
| Beau Harrison | ... | assistant property master |
| Michael D. Kennedy | ... | set dresser |
| Jessica Lee | ... | art department coordinator |
| Sam Lothridge | ... | on-set dresser |
| Leonard Marchand | ... | property master (as Leonard Lavigueur) |
| Joseph Pipes | ... | set dresser |
| Gabriel Saint | ... | assistant art director |
| Cathy Wassylenko | ... | camera scenic |
| Grant Widmer | ... | on-set dresser |
Sound Department
| Alex Brazan | ... | foley mixer |
| John B. Cormier | ... | dialogue editor / sound designer / sound effects editor |
| Jason Dotts | ... | re-recording mixer |
| J. Alex Faucheux | ... | foley artist |
| Cameron O. Galloway | ... | adr editor / sound effects editor |
| LaToya George | ... | sound editor |
| Judah Getz | ... | adr mixer |
| Jerry Gilbert | ... | re-recording mixer / supervising sound editor |
| Kevin Gradnigo | ... | boom operator / sound editor |
| Allison Howe | ... | second boom operator |
| Dan Izen | ... | sound mixer |
| Betsy Lindell | ... | boom operator |
| Nicolas Mazet | ... | sound mixer (as Nico Mazet) |
| Spencer Hall | ... | adr recordist (uncredited) |
| John St. Denis | ... | adr recordist (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Matthew Scurry | ... | special effects technician |
Visual Effects by
| Lawles Bourque | ... | additional on-set supervisor / digital compositor |
| John Lands | ... | visual effects supervisor |
| Aaron L. Williams | ... | digital compositor |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Nathan Borck | ... | digital imaging technician |
| Danny Brazen | ... | key grip |
| Sidney Brisco | ... | gaffer |
| Craig Carter | ... | field camera operator |
| Jeffrey N. Civa | ... | first assistant camera: "a" camera |
| Donta Coleman | ... | second assistant camera: "b" camera (as Donta L. Coleman) |
| Duane Cooper | ... | dolly grip |
| Lamont Crawford | ... | key grip: new york |
| David Feeney-Mosier | ... | second assistant camera: new york |
| Nicholas Hahn | ... | first assistant camera: New York |
| Jerry M. Jacob | ... | camera operator |
| McKay Johnson | ... | first assistant camera |
| Justin Kenyon | ... | epk assistant camera |
| Luis Lopez DeVictoria | ... | key grip |
| Wayne Sharp | ... | best boy grip |
| Kennith G. Smith | ... | a dolly grip |
| Johnny Sousa | ... | first assistant camera: "a" camera |
| Jeff Taylor | ... | second assistant camera |
| Greg Travis | ... | rigging gaffer |
| Calvin Ursin Jr. | ... | grip |
| Earl Woods | ... | lighting technician |
Casting Department
| Brent Caballero | ... | extras casting |
| Scott M. King | ... | casting assistant |
| Natalie Patterson | ... | casting associate |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Wil Brooks | ... | production assistant: costume department |
| Robin Michel Bush | ... | costume supervisor |
| Hannah Guarisco | ... | production assistant: costume department |
| Meredith Harris | ... | set costumer |
| Jessica Nicole Higgins | ... | costume production assistant (as Jessica Higgins) |
| Nyima Johnston | ... | key set costumer |
| Ashlie Philastre | ... | set costumer |
| Leah Standley | ... | set costumer |
Location Management
| Stephan Roux | ... | location scout |
| Van White | ... | assistant location manager |
| R. Bryan Wright | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Jeremy Pleasant | ... | composer: additional music / score mixer |
| DeMonica Santiago | ... | music supervisor (as DeMonica Plummer) |
| Brigg Sterns | ... | song producer |
Script and Continuity Department
| Wendy L. York | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Lance Leis | ... | driver: camera truck |
| George Mills | ... | driver: cast |
| Willie D. Partin | ... | driver |
| Jack Prince | ... | transportation coordinator |
Additional Crew
| Noor Ahmed | ... | production legal |
| Mac Alsfeld | ... | assistant to producers |
| Adam Babin | ... | production secretary |
| Heather Babineaux | ... | caterer (as Heather the Great) |
| Michael Barnes | ... | financial legal services |
| Brian Buquoi | ... | production assistant |
| Monica Butler | ... | assistant to director / assistant to producer |
| Mona Coulter | ... | travel agent |
| Kade Griffon | ... | assistant production accountant |
| Derrick Guidry | ... | stand-in |
| Chris Hadlock | ... | production coordinator |
| Shonta Hylton | ... | production assistant (as Shonta T. McCray) |
| Daniel Lewis | ... | post-production accountant |
| Lee McEwen | ... | additional production assistant |
| Camille Murray | ... | intern director |
| Johnnie Ruth Richey | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Bill Stevens | ... | production accountant |
| Nicole Taylor | ... | film extra |
| Greg Washington | ... | production assistant |
| Derrick Bentley Wells | ... | set key production assistant |
| Aaron L. Williams | ... | stand-in |
| Danielle Wilson | ... | craft service |
Thanks
| Monica Butler | ... | special thanks: rap party coordinator |
Production Companies
Distributors
- The Bigger Picture (2007) (United States) (theatrical)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
- FoxFaith (2008) (United States)
- Peacock Films (2011) (Australia) (DVD)
- Phoenicia Pictures (2008) (Non-US) (Middle East)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Liquid Soul Media (marketing and promotion)
- Caballero Casting (extras casting)
- Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment (camera dollies)
- Film Finances (completion guarantor)
- Louisiana Media Productions (production services)
- PES Payroll (payroll services)
- Post Matters (post-production facilities)
- Postdigital (post-production sound services)
- Reder & Feig (production legal services)
- Sonic Magic (adr recording)
- Soundtrack New York (ADR Facility)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Inspired by the hit off-Broadway play, Amara Winter, a strikingly beautiful and charismatic young singer, is on the verge of pop stardom. Raised in the church by her father, Reverend Dr. Kenneth Winter and mother, Lillian Winter, Amara and her younger brother Luke have a very strong bond. After her fathers untimely death, her mother is thrusts into the limelight in the role as preacher, a daring move that ultimately catapults her to the top of the gospel world. Paralleling her mothers success, Amara soon becomes a huge star in her own right, taking the pop music world by storm. Conflict begins to ensue when her mother is confronted with and unequivocally disapproves of Amara's secular music and videos. Amara must learn to pursue her dreams while both navigating the often treacherous world of celebrity and striving to remain true to herself and family. Amara and her mother must work through their differences realizing that their journeys are not quite so different after all. A heart-warming story that all ages will enjoy, Mama, I Want to Sing! reminds us all not to be afraid dance to the music, to the beat of our own drum. Written by Talisa Jackson |
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Box Office
| Budget | $5,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Vy Higginsen, the original playwright for the off-Broadway production of 'Mama, I Want to Sing!', assisted Charles Randolph-Wright with the script. See more » |