‘Sparkle’ brings Motown to its feet with her songs and solo show. Sparkle persists in her writing and stands up to her mother, the record exec (Curtis Armstrong) – and his receptionist (me) – and Stix, her now boyfriend-manager. Sister ends up in jail Dee heads off to med school. Sister goes for the bling and ends up in a violent, drug-addicted relationship which ruins the group’s chance at success and almost ruins Dee’s and Sparkle’s dreams too. The hardworking, good-hearted Levi – (Hardwick) and local slimy, rich TV comedian Satin – (Epps). And Sister (Ejogo) is the sexy front woman, selling the songs – desperately seeking attention and a way out of her mother’s house. Dee (Sumpter) is in it for the money so that she can pursue her dream of going to medical school. The youngest sister, Sparkle – (Sparks), is the backbone of the group, writing their songs and pursuing her dream. This sets in motion their rise in the local Motown club scene, unbeknownst to their mother (Houston) who vehemently opposes and actively squelches any dreams her daughters might have about show business because of her disastrous past in the music business. “Sister And Her Sisters” – (Ejogo, Sumpter, Sparks) get discovered by charming newcomer Stix – (Luke) at a local club during open mike night when the sisters unseat the ruling king, Black – (CeeLo Green). What’s the general plotline surrounding the film? Thanks for taking the time out to talk to me about your role in ‘Sparkle’. Here, Debra talks about how she got involved in the project and what it was like working with the cast and crew on-set… I recently got the chance to talk to Debra Port about her role in ‘Sparkle’.
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