Quiz: How Well Do You Know Sparkle Movie?

Jordin Sparks stars as Sparkle Anderson in the film. She is an American singer and actress. She rose to fame in 2007 after winning the sixth season of American Idol at age 17, becoming the youngest winner in the series' history. 

Whitney Houston played the role of Emma Anderson, the strict mother of the Anderson sisters. This role marked Whitney Houston's fifth and final appearance in a feature film before her untimely death. Whitney Elizabeth Houston was an American singer and actress. Nicknamed "the Voice", she is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with over 220 million records sold worldwide.

The song "Something He Can Feel" from the original "Sparkle" soundtrack became a hit single for both Aretha Franklin in 1976 and En Vogue in 1992, making it a timeless classic.

"Sparkle" was directed by Salim Akil. He brought the remake of this classic film to life, creating a musical drama that captivated audiences with its nostalgic charm. Salim Akil is an American film and television producer, director, and screenwriter from Oakland, California. He developed the television series Black Lightning based on a DC comics character of the same name. He is a co-founder of Akil Productions which he founded with his wife Mara Brock Akil. 

In "Sparkle," Derek Luke portrayed the character Stix, who plays a significant role as an aspiring record label executive. Stix becomes romantically involved with Sparkle and helps shape the destiny of the girl group. Derek Nathanial Luke is an American actor. He won the Independent Spirit Award for his big-screen debut performance as the titular character in the 2002 film Antwone Fisher, directed and produced by Denzel Washington.[

The movie "Sparkle" was released in the United States on August 17, 2012. This release date allowed audiences to enjoy this musical drama during the late summer of 2012.

"Sparkle" is primarily set in Detroit, Michigan, in 1968, during the Motown era. The city of Detroit serves as a significant backdrop for the story of the three Anderson sisters' musical journey.

Aaliyah was originally cast in the lead role of Sparkle. However, her untimely death in 2001 led to changes in the film's production and casting.

The original release date for "Sparkle" was August 10, 2012. However, it was postponed to August 17, 2012, following Whitney Houston's tragic passing.

"Sparkle" became available on DVD and Blu-ray Disc on November 30, 2012, allowing fans to enjoy the film's music and drama at home.