Mama, I Want to Sing!(2011)
Mama, I Want to Sing! Synopsis
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.
Mama, I Want to Sing! (2011) is a music, family and drama film directed by Charles Randolph-Wright, released on January 19, 2011 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Ciara, Lynn Whitfield, Patti LaBelle and Ben Vereen. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Charles Randolph-Wright
- Writers:
- Charles Randolph-Wright, Vy Higginsen
- Producers:
- Jeff Clanagan, Holly Davis Carter, David Pomier
- Cinematographer:
- Keith L. Smith
- Production:
- Faith for Today, Relevé Entertainment, Codeblack Entertainment, Louisiana Media Productions
- Budget:
- $5,000,000
- Status:
- Released
Mama, I Want to Sing! (2011) Trailer
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Mama, I Want to Sing! Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ciara
as Amara Winter
Lynn Whitfield
as Lillian Winter
Patti LaBelle
as Sister Carrie
Ben Vereen
as Horace Payne
- Marvin Winans
Marvin Winans
as Rev. Kenneth Winter
Kevin Phillips
as Luke Winter
Kim Porter
as Tara
Hill Harper
as Jeff Andrews
Shonda Farr
as Holly
Paris Bennett
as Elyse
- Ross Francis
Ross Francis
as Adam Keene
- Vy Higginsen
Vy Higginsen
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Charles Randolph-Wright, written by Charles Randolph-Wright and Vy Higginsen, produced by Jeff Clanagan, Holly Davis Carter and David Pomier.
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Mama, I Want to Sing! Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 6 ratings.
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Mama, I Want to Sing! – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Mama, I Want to Sing! online?
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Mama, I Want to Sing! (2011) is available to stream on Philo, ALLBLK Apple TV channel and ALLBLK Amazon channel . Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Mama, I Want to Sing!?
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The main cast of Mama, I Want to Sing! (2011) includes Ciara, Lynn Whitfield, Patti LaBelle, Ben Vereen and Marvin Winans. The film was directed by Charles Randolph-Wright. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Mama, I Want to Sing! released?
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Mama, I Want to Sing! was released on January 19, 2011 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is Mama, I Want to Sing! worth watching?
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Mama, I Want to Sing! (2011) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music, family and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Mama, I Want to Sing!?
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Yes. The official Mama, I Want to Sing! trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.