Let It Shine
“The truth is in the music.”
Synopsis
A teenage rapper must use his musical talent to help a friend and win the girl of his dreams while overcoming self-doubt and the expectations of his strict religious parents.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2012-04-27
Top Cast
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Tyler James Williams
Cyrus
Coco Jones
Roxxie
Trevor Jackson
Kris
Brandon Mychal Smith
Lord of Da Bling
Dawnn Lewis
Gail
Alex Désert
Levi
Nicole Sullivan
Lyla
Courtney B. Vance
Jacob
Jasmine Burke
Eb
Tamara Arias
Flo
Algee Smith
Da Boss
Diva Tyler
Elderly Church Mama
Halle Bailey
Choir Girl #1
Chlöe Bailey
Choir Girl #2
Brandin Jenkins
Choir Boy
Nickolas Wolf
Church Attendant (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 12, 2019
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Hoen
- Screenplay & Story
- Don D. Scott, Eric Daniel
- Original Score
- Richard Gibbs
- Original Title
- Let It Shine
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- GWave Productions, Walt Disney Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Hoen
Don D. Scott, Eric Daniel
Richard Gibbs
David A. Makin
Girish Bhargava
Paul Hoen, Amy Gibbons, David Nelson
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Hoen
Director
David A. Makin
Director of Photography
Richard Gibbs
Original Music Composer
Girish Bhargava
Editor
Amy Gibbons
Producer
David Nelson
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Let It Shine
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Let It Shine about?
A teenage rapper must use his musical talent to help a friend and win the girl of his dreams while overcoming self-doubt and the expectations of his strict religious parents.
Who directed Let It Shine?
Let It Shine was directed by Paul Hoen.
Who stars in Let It Shine?
The principal cast of Let It Shine includes Tyler James Williams, Coco Jones, Trevor Jackson, Brandon Mychal Smith, Dawnn Lewis.
When was Let It Shine released and how long is it?
Let It Shine was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Let It Shine?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Let It Shine was composed by Richard Gibbs.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Let It Shine?
Let It Shine holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).