Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia

Synopsis

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.

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Key crew

• Kenny LeonDirector
• Matthew HeadOriginal Music Composer

Cast

• Danielle BrooksMahalia Jackson
• Olivia WashingtonEstelle
• Benjamin Charles WatsonJohn
• Joaquina KalukangoMildred Falls
• Marci T. HouseAunt Duke
• Kenny LeonProfessor Kendricks
• Jason DirdenRussell
• Kerry SandomirskyBess Berman
• Jim ThorburnStuds
• Cassandra Constance BolinskiWitness #2
• Jamall JohnsonIka
• Nakai TakawiraYoung Halie

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