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I see you Lifetime, continuing a winning streak after the success of the The Clark Sisters movie. Danielle does resemble Mahalia so this could work. Mahalia Jackson was another complicated artist, I hope Lifetime incorporates her complexities into the script.
 
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With the success of The Clark Sisters, I can see Lifetime making even more gospel biopics. Hopefully, her family/described are all involved. ❤️

I feel like the Emmy's snubbed the Clark Sister's movie. The lead should've at least got a nomination. I feel like Lifetime is blacklisted.
 

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Pretty good choice, but you know who probably would've killed this role also? Leandria Johnson. A lot of her mannerisms and vocals reminds me of Mahalia.
 

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My mom is going to go crazy! Once she hears about this Mahalia Jackson bio lol please lifetime do this right
 

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My first introduction to Mahalia Jackson is when she sang during the funeral scene in "Imitation of Life". I kept rewinding that part and crying lol.
 

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That Taystee always stays booked and busy.
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Excited for this project and for Danielle but Lifetime...they did really well with The Clark Sisters but the upcoming cast for the Salt and Peppa movie doesn't have me hopeful. It's like every other movie is a mess
 

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Yay Danielle! I'm excited that they picked the perfect choice for this biopic. Danielle is a beautiful fantastic actress and a great singer, so no doubt, she will do the late great Ms. Mahalia Jackson justice.
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I thought I heard Ledesi was being considered to play Mahalia. Danielle is a good choice. She was great in The Color Purple.
 

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Perfect casting is possible especially when we love our image.

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Yuck , Lifetime?

HBO or Showtime needs to start picking up these black biopics so we can get some quality content and throwback tea.
 

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This should be a mini series. My stepfather loves Mahalia Jackson. I'm still waiting on someone to make a Bessie Coleman biopic.
 

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Yuck , Lifetime?

HBO or Showtime needs to start picking up these black biopics so we can get some quality content and throwback tea.
None of those channels would ever touch a project like this. I’m thankful that someone saw the worth in these stories. Tbats just how the world is.
 

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Tony nominee and Grammy winner Danielle Brooks is set to star as gospel icon Mahalia Jackson in an upcoming biopic at Lifetime, set under the Robin Roberts Presents banner. Kenny Leon will be the director.

The official description: Born in New Orleans, Mahalia 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. Her recording of the song “Move on Up a Little Higher” sold millions of copies, skyrocketing her to international fame and gave her the opportunity to perform at diverse settings including in front of a racially integrated audience at the prestigious Carnegie Hall and at John F. Kennedy's inaugural ball. An active supporter of the Civil Rights Movement, Jackson sang at numerous rallies, including the March on Washington in 1963 alongside Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., in hopes that her music would encourage and inspire racial equality.

“Having had the privilege of working with Kenny on Steel Magnolias and Robin Roberts on Stolen by my Mother, I am ecstatic to have them join forces to work together on this special project,” said Tanya Lopez, the EVP of Movies, Limited Series & Original Movie Acquisitions at Lifetime and LMN. “Adding Danielle Brooks as Mahalia is icing on the cake. This team is committed in celebrating the legacy of Mahalia and reintroducing her to a world that needs her spirit more than ever.”

Danielle Brooks To Star In 'The Mahalia Jackson Story' At Lifetime
Gon’ girl!!! I love her so much!!!
 

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Oh, wonderful casting.
Danielle Brooks is amazing, and truly owns every role she plays.

Mahalia Jackson was one of my mums favourites. I have happy memories of weekend mornings, sat listening to Mahalia on our old record player.
 

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I LOVE Danielle. She is so freaking talented that I feel blessed to witness her performances. I know Lifetime has had some turrable biopics, but I’m willing to give them a real chance on this.

I must say that the network did The Clark Sisters story justice x10; it was riveting. Hopefully Lifetime can go on a roll and hit two biopics out of the park with this MAHALIA film. I’m rooting for everybody Black.
 

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Excellent casting choice....Lifetime don’t mess this up!!!
 

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Perfect casting! Danielle looks incredible in the role. And Lifetime has been promoting this film a lot. I am so looking forward to it.
 

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Lifetime is going to be doing a gospel biopic every Easter weekend now huh? They did strike gold with the Clark Sisters movie this time last year. The ratings were off the roof so it makes sense. I love Mahalia Jackson so I'm definitely checking it out.
 

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Lifetime is going to be doing a gospel biopic every Easter weekend now huh? They did strike gold with the Clark Sisters movie this time last year. The ratings were off the roof so it makes sense. I love Mahalia Jackson so I'm definitely checking it out.
Lifetime got lucky asf last year. Who knew corona would have most black church going women at home for Easter? We had no choice! LOL

But seriously, TCS movie was promoted heavily and when you have a whole church denomination supporting your project, that's millions of viewership immediately. My dad who is no longer COGIC, watched TCS movie, twice! He said it made him feel so good to have been COGIC. It took him down memory lane of when he would go to Memphis for the Holy Convocation. He said, 'don't you remember how Mattie Moss Clark used to dress?' Me: 'ahhh No sir. Y'all didn't take kids to the convocation back then.'

So I am hoping we will get to hear of some parents, grandparents relive their stories of Mahalia Jackson.

Oh and I try to support whatever Robin Roberts is producing.
 

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Robin did an outstanding job with this. All of the actors were wonderful. I enjoyed a Lifetime bio movie, figure that lol
 

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