Directed by Kenny Leon. With Amira Anderson, Max Boateng, Cassandra Bolinski, Danielle Brooks. The story of the New Orleans-born crooner 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.

In the movie, Dirden stars as Russell Roberts, the dashing, music-loving Reverend who falls for Mahalia when they first meet in the late 1940s while Kalukango takes on the role of Mildred, Mahalia’s talented and opinionated, long-time pianist.

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Directed by Kenny Leon. With Amira Anderson, Max Boateng, Cassandra Bolinski, Danielle Brooks. The story of the New Orleans-born crooner 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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2021-04-03 · Lifetime's "Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia" proves Mahalia Jackson's story could span more than two hours quite easily. Scan her biography, listen to her voice, appreciate the fullness of her

“Mahalia,” the Lifetime biopic produced by Robin Roberts and starring “Orange Is the New Black’s” Danielle Brooks, tells the story of gospel and jazz singer Mahalia Jackson — but it

Aug 19, 2020 Jill Scott to star as Mahalia Jackson in upcoming film Mahalia! R&B / soul powerhouse and Philly native Jill Scott will be starring as the titular role