Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia - Production & Contact Info

Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia (2021)
TV-PG
TV Movie | 102 min | Biography, Drama, Music

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Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia (2021)

TV-PG

TV Movie | 102 min | Biography, Drama, Music

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.

Director

Kenny Leon

Writers

Bettina Gilois (story) (teleplay) | Todd Kreidler (teleplay)

Producers

Moshe Bardach | Charles Cooper

Composer

Matthew Head

Cinematographer

Adam Sliwinski

Editor

Melissa Kent

Casting Directors

Catharine Falcon | Bim Narine | Jason L. Wood

Production Designer

Jill Scott

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Updated Apr 3, 2021

Release date

Apr 3, 2021 (United States)

Awards

Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy Award. Another 3 wins & 14 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
37 cast members

Name	Known for
Danielle Brooks Mahalia Jackson Mahalia Jackson See fewer	Peacemaker (2022)
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