Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia (2021)
The true story of Mahalia Jackson, who began singing at an early age and went on to become one of the most revered gospel figures in U.S. history, melding her music with the civil rights movement.
- Date of release
- 2021-04-03
- TMDB
- 6.7 / 10 (13)
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Genres
- History, Drama, TV Movie
- Director
- Kenny Leon
Casting
- Danielle Brooks — Mahalia Jackson
- Olivia Washington — Estelle
- Benjamin Charles Watson — John
- Joaquina Kalukango — Mildred Falls
- Marci T. House — Aunt Duke
- Kenny Leon — Professor Kendricks
- Jason Dirden — Russell
- Kerry Sandomirsky — Bess Berman
- Jim Thorburn — Studs
- Cassandra Constance Bolinski — Witness #2
- Jamall Johnson — Ika
- Nakai Takawira — Young Halie
Interesting facts
Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia is a 2021 American biographical musical drama television film directed by Kenny Leon, written by Bettina Gilois and Todd Kreidler, and executive-produced by Robin Roberts. It stars Danielle Brooks as gospel singer Mahalia Jackson. Jason Dirden, Olivia Washington, Rob Demery and Joaquina Kalukango also round out the cast. The film premiered on Lifetime on April 3, 2021.
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