Sparkle facts for kids
Sparkle is a 2012 musical drama movie. It stars Jordin Sparks and Whitney Houston. This was Whitney Houston's very last movie role. The film is a new version of an older movie from 1976 that had the same name. The 2012 movie tells its story in 1960s Detroit, a big city in the United States. Sparkle came out in August 2012.
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About the Movie Sparkle
Sparkle is a movie that combines music and a serious story. It's about a young woman named Sparkle who dreams of becoming a famous singer. She forms a singing group with her two sisters. The movie shows their journey as they try to make their dreams come true in the exciting world of music.
Who Stars in Sparkle?
The main actors in Sparkle are Jordin Sparks and Whitney Houston.
- Jordin Sparks plays the main character, Sparkle. Jordin Sparks is a singer who won the TV show American Idol. This was her first big movie role.
- Whitney Houston plays Sparkle's mother, Emma. Whitney Houston was a very famous singer and actress. This movie was her final acting role before she passed away.
When and Where Does the Story Take Place?
The movie Sparkle is set in the 1960s. This was a time when music, fashion, and culture were changing a lot in America. The story happens in Detroit, Michigan. Detroit was a very important city for music during the 1960s, especially for a type of music called Motown. Many famous singers and groups came from Detroit during this time.
Is This a New Story?
The 2012 movie Sparkle is a remake. A remake means it's a new version of an older movie. The first Sparkle movie came out in 1976. Both movies tell a similar story about a singing group of sisters. However, the 2012 version updates the story and sets it in a different time and place, the 1960s in Detroit.
