Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody

Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody

7.0IMDb Score
Released:2022-12-20
Genre:Music, History, Drama
Duration:144 min
Country:United States of America
Director:Kasi Lemmons
Actors:Naomi Ackie, Ashton Sanders, Stanley Tucci, Nafessa Williams, Lance A. Williams
Production:Compelling Pictures, Black Label Media, TriStar Pictures, West Madison Entertainment, Muse of Fire, Primary Wave Music

Overview:

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.

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