Mama, I Want to Sing!
Synopsis
Preacher's daughter Amara Winter sings in the church choir before being discovered by a well-established musician. She soon rises to international fame as a pop singer.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Mama, I Want to Sing ! : 2009 Trailer | HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-01-11
Top Cast
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Ciara
Amara Winter
Lynn Whitfield
Lillian Winter
Patti LaBelle
Sister Carrie
Ben Vereen
Horace Payne
Marvin Winans
Rev. Kenneth Winter
Kevin Phillips
Luke Winter
Kim Porter
Tara
Hill Harper
Jeff Andrews
Shonda Farr
Holly
Paris Bennett
Elyse
Ross Francis
Adam Keene
Vy Higginsen
Self
Adrian Hammond
Self
Billy Zane
Amara's Manager
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 14, 2012
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Randolph-Wright
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Randolph-Wright
- Original Score
- Ryan Franks, Scott Nickoley
- Original Title
- Mama, I Want to Sing!
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Budget
- $5M
- Production Studios
- Faith for Today, Relevé Entertainment, Codeblack Entertainment, Louisiana Media Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Randolph-Wright
Charles Randolph-Wright, Vy Higginsen
Ryan Franks, Scott Nickoley
Keith L. Smith
Aaron L. Williams, John Sitter
Vy Higginsen, Holly Davis Carter, David Pomier, Jeff Clanagan
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Randolph-Wright
Director
Charles Randolph-Wright
Screenplay
Holly Davis Carter
Producer
David Pomier
Producer
Jeff Clanagan
Producer
Keith L. Smith
Director of Photography
Aaron L. Williams
Editor
John Sitter
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mama, I Want to Sing!
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What is Mama, I Want to Sing! about?
Preacher's daughter Amara Winter sings in the church choir before being discovered by a well-established musician. She soon rises to international fame as a pop singer.
Who directed Mama, I Want to Sing!?
Mama, I Want to Sing! was directed by Charles Randolph-Wright.
Who stars in Mama, I Want to Sing!?
The principal cast of Mama, I Want to Sing! includes Ciara, Lynn Whitfield, Patti LaBelle, Ben Vereen, Marvin Winans.
When was Mama, I Want to Sing! released and how long is it?
Mama, I Want to Sing! was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Mama, I Want to Sing!?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mama, I Want to Sing! was composed by Ryan Franks, Scott Nickoley.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mama, I Want to Sing!?
Mama, I Want to Sing! holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).