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The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel

  • TV Movie
  • 2020
  • TV-PG
  • 1h 50m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
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Raven Goodwin, Christina Bell, Kierra Sheard-Kelly, Shelea Frazier, and Angela Birchett in The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel (2020)
Aunjanue Ellis reveals the three roles that best represent her prolific career, including her Academy Award-nominated performance in 'King Richard.'
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Details the humble beginnings, struggles to find their place, to later becoming the best-selling Gospel group in the music world.Details the humble beginnings, struggles to find their place, to later becoming the best-selling Gospel group in the music world.Details the humble beginnings, struggles to find their place, to later becoming the best-selling Gospel group in the music world.

  • Director
    • Christine Swanson
  • Writers
    • Sylvia L. Jones
    • Camille Tucker
  • Stars
    • Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor
    • Raven Goodwin
    • Demore Barnes
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.4/10
    812
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Christine Swanson
    • Writers
      • Sylvia L. Jones
      • Camille Tucker
    • Stars
      • Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor
      • Raven Goodwin
      • Demore Barnes
    • 17User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 6 wins & 19 nominations total

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    Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor
    Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor
    • Mattie Moss Clark
    • (as Aunjanue Ellis)
    Raven Goodwin
    Raven Goodwin
    • Denise Clark Bradford
    Demore Barnes
    Demore Barnes
    • Elbert Clark
    Ronnie Rowe
    Ronnie Rowe
    • John
    Michael Xavier
    Michael Xavier
    • J. Drew Sheard
    Eugene Clark
    Eugene Clark
    • Presiding Bishop
    Brandon McKnight
    Brandon McKnight
    • Glynn
    Saad Siddiqui
    Saad Siddiqui
    • Reza
    Romaine Waite
    Romaine Waite
    • Greg Cole
    Simone Miller
    Simone Miller
    • Young Dorinda
    Chris Gleason
    Chris Gleason
    • Bus Driver
    Danilo Reyes
    Danilo Reyes
    • Choir Member
    Monika Schurmann
    Monika Schurmann
    • Nurse
    Angela Birchett
    Angela Birchett
    • Jacky Cullum Chisholm
    Danny Waugh
    Danny Waugh
    • Promoter
    Kerron Schullere
    Kerron Schullere
    • Bill Moss
    Shelea Frazier
    Shelea Frazier
    • Dorinda Clark-Cole
    Kierra Sheard-Kelly
    • Karen Clark Sheard
    • (as Kierra 'Kiki' Sheard)
    • Director
      • Christine Swanson
    • Writers
      • Sylvia L. Jones
      • Camille Tucker
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    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews17

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    8Luvya0117

    Great movie but should have been longer

    The last quarter of the movie felt extremely rushed and didn't provide the details of the events it mashed together at the end. Wish they would have done a 3 part movie similar to some of BETs past movies because this story definitely deserved it. Overall though awesome movie and all the ladies did great. Wonderful singing and beautiful tribute!
    10klindsey-21856

    Great

    Wow!!! I love the Clark sisters. I learned a few things that I didn't know. And to the critics who say its too much singing, then you really shouldn't comment, because they are a gospel singing group. Singing is what they do. I actually loved the movie.
    7beau-67970

    A job well done!

    This was a good biopic by biopic standards; good casting, acting and singing. Aunjunue (possibly a misspell) Ellis is a force to be reckoned with. She bought a believability to her role as a mother. The only criticism I have is that it felt rushed towards the end and there were certain character developments that could've been pushed more.

    NB: Amber Riley was not in this film. The actress who played Denise Clark is NOT Amber Riley!
    10Iwatchedthismovie

    Great cast and acting!

    Was a great film, from beginning to end. The cast did an excellent job performing The Clark Sister's story. It's a must see!
    8masterreadingforlife

    Tastefully Done!

    Many times a biopic will play up the drama and sensationalize the subjects' lives. In this instance, I felt like I got what I came for...yes, it was a "musical", it's the CLARK Sisters. But I also got a glimpse of the struggles of being great. Any time you have a group of relatives in business together, there will be misunderstandings, misuse of each other, and mistakes. But God. If you persevere by His Anointing and not just relying upon your weak humanity, you will fulfill God's purpose for your life. I enjoyed it very much. I will take 2 stars for the lack of development/depth of certain character arcs. But overall, a well done effort.

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    • Trivia
      Kierra Sheard-Kelly plays her real-life mother Karen Clark Sheard.
    • Goofs
      When Karen is singing her first solo for UNAC she is seen holding the mic closer to the bottom then the camera angle changes to her back and she is holding the microphone from the very top. When it shifts back to the front she is again holding it lower. As she sings and the camera angles change her hand moves up higher on the microphone.
    • Quotes

      Twinkie Clark-Terrell: Sorry Mama.

      Mattie Moss Clark: Sorry ain't gon' buy one shoe! It ain't gon' put one meal on this table!

    • Soundtracks
      What He's Done for Me
      Written by Twinkie Clark

      Performed by Christina Bell, Kierra Sheard-Kelly as Kierra Sheard, Shelea Frazier, Raven Goodwin, & Angela Birchett

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    • Release date
      • April 11, 2020 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • You Brought the Sunshine
    • Production company
      • Lifetime
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 50 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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