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Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody

Name: Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody
Director: Kasi Lemmons
Genre: Music, Drama
Released: 2022-12-20
Duration: 144 min
Rating: 6.6
Cast: Naomi Ackie, Ashton Sanders, Stanley Tucci, Nafessa Williams, Lance A. Williams

2022 · 2h 24m · Music, Drama

IMDb 6.6 Metacritic 51 RT 43%

Put this on tonight if you want a feel-good biopic that celebrates an icon—Naomi Ackie delivers a powerhouse performance as Whitney, and the film is packed with her greatest hits that'll have you singing along. Skip it only if you're not in the mood for a heartfelt, music-driven drama that doesn't shy away from the darker sides of fame.

Plot

The joyous, emotional, heartbreaking celebration of the life and music of Whitney Houston, the greatest female R&B pop vocalist of all time. Tracking her journey from obscurity to musical superstardom.

Director: Kasi Lemmons

Cast: Naomi Ackie, Ashton Sanders, Stanley Tucci, Nafessa Williams, Lance A. Williams

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