Follows the successful career of Jackson as well as her unique friendship and devotion to Martin Luther King Jr. and her unsung contribution to the Civil Rights Movement.
Cast
Ledisi
Mahalia Jackson
Columbus Short
Martin Luther King Jr.
Janet Hubert
Aunt Duke
Wendy Raquel Robinson
Cylestine
Keith David
Ink Williams
Corbin Bleu
Cab Calloway
Keith D. Robinson
Thomas Dorsey
Jai'Len Christine Li Josey
Hannah
ShaLeah Nicole
Young Mahalia
Wren T. Brown
Clive
Ava Elise Cherry
Young Mahalia
Vanessa Williams
Lucille
Crew
Denise Dowse
Director
Ericka Nicole Malone
Writer, Executive Producer
Eduardo Ramirez Gonzalez
Cinematography
Phillip Robinson
Executive Producer
Vincent Allen
Producer
Re'Shaun Frear
Producer
Cherelle George
Line Producer
Phaedra Harris
Casting
Paul Wright III
Music
Carl Gilliard
Consulting Producer
Latonya Black Gilliard
Consulting Producer
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