Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia

Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia

106 mins | Drama, History, TV Movie | April 3, 2021

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.

Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia

106 mins | Drama, History, TV Movie | April 3, 2021

Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia
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.
IMDb rating 7.1
Producers Lifetime, Front Street Pictures, Lincoln Square Productions, Rock’n Robin Productions
Original title Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia
Directors Kenny Leon
Writers Todd Kreidler, Bettina Gilois

Cast

Danielle Brooks

as Mahalia Jackson

Olivia Washington

as Estelle

Joaquina Kalukango

as Mildred Falls

Marci T. House

as Aunt Duke

Kenny Leon

as Professor Kendricks

Jason Dirden

as Russell

Kerry Sandomirsky

as Bess Berman

Jim Thorburn

as Studs

Nakai Takawira

as Young Halie

Wolsey Brooks

as Sigmund Galloway

Kris McRonney

as Young Father

Rob Demery

as Martin Luther King, Jr.