Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia (2021)

6.7/10 106 min History Drama TV Movie

Overview

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.

Cast

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

Jamall Johnson

Ika

Nakai Takawira

Young Halie

Wolsey Brooks

Sigmund Galloway

Kris McRonney

Young Father

Rob Demery

Martin Luther King, Jr.

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