Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia

Overview

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.

Release date

Apr 3, 2021

Rating

6.8 / 10

Runtime

1 hours 46 minutes

Genres

History
Drama
TV Movie

Cast

Danielle Brooks
As Mahalia Jackson
Olivia Washington
As Estelle
Benjamin Charles Watson
As John
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
Cassandra Constance Bolinski
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As Witness #2
Jamall Johnson
As Ika
Nakai Takawira
As Young Halie
Wolsey Brooks
As Sigmund Galloway
Kris McRonney
As Young Father
Rob Demery
As Martin Luther King, Jr.

Crew

Danielle Brooks
Role: Co-Executive Producer
Linda Berman
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Role: Executive Producer
Kenny Leon
Role: Director
Robin Roberts
Role: Executive Producer
Todd Kreidler
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Role: Teleplay
Matthew Head
Role: Music
Melissa Kent
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Role: Editor
Darcy Davis
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Role: Special Effects Coordinator
Bettina Gilois
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Role: Story
Adam Sliwinski
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Role: Cinematography
Bettina Gilois
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Role: Teleplay
Fredy Mendoza
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Role: Art Direction
Geeta Dayal
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Role: Makeup Artist
Krista Hann
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Role: Makeup Department Head