2022

1h 34m

3.7(3 votes)

Drama

Overview

Follows the successful career of Jackson as well as her unique friendship and devotion to Martin Luther King Jr. and her unsung contribution to the Civil Rights Movement.

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Cast & Crew

12 members

Acting

Ledisi

Mahalia Jackson

Acting

Columbus Short

Martin Luther King Jr.

Acting

Janet Hubert

Aunt Duke

Acting

Wendy Raquel Robinson

Cylestine

Acting

Keith David

Ink Williams

Acting

Corbin Bleu

Cab Calloway

Acting

Keith D. Robinson

Thomas Dorsey

Acting

Jai'Len Christine Li Josey

Hannah

Acting

ShaLeah Nicole

Young Mahalia

No Image

Acting

Wren T. Brown

Clive

Acting

Ava Elise Cherry

Young Mahalia

No Image

Acting

Vanessa Williams

Lucille

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