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Mama, I Want to Sing!
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Mama, I Want to Sing!

2011-01-19 · 100 min · ★ 6.1

Music · Family · Drama

Preacher's daughter Amara Winter sings in the church choir before being discovered by a well-established musician. She soon rises to international fame as a pop singer.

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Directors
Charles Randolph-Wright
Production companies
Faith for Today, Relevé Entertainment, Codeblack Entertainment, Louisiana Media Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 5,000,000

Top Cast

CiaraCiaraAmara Winter
Lynn WhitfieldLynn WhitfieldLillian Winter
Patti LaBellePatti LaBelleSister Carrie
Ben VereenBen VereenHorace Payne
Marvin WinansRev. Kenneth Winter
Kevin PhillipsKevin PhillipsLuke Winter
Kim PorterKim PorterTara
Hill HarperHill HarperJeff Andrews
Shonda FarrShonda FarrHolly
Paris BennettParis BennettElyse
Ross FrancisAdam Keene
Vy HigginsenSelf
Adrian HammondSelf
Billy ZaneBilly ZaneAmara's Manager

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