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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.
Original Release
04/03/2021
US Release
04/03/2021
Cast
Name | Character |
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Danielle Brooks | Mahalia Jackson |
Olivia Washington | Estelle |
Joaquina Kalukango | Mildred / Mildred Falls |
Jason Dirden | Russell |
Rob Demery | Martin Luther King / Martin Luther King, Jr. |
Benjamin Charles Watson | John |
Jim Thorburn | Studs |
Jamall Johnson | Ika / Ike Hockenhull |
Wolsey Brooks | Sigmund Galloway |
Keenan Mentzos | Young John |
Directors
Writers
Cast
Name | Character |
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Danielle Brooks | Mahalia Jackson |
Olivia Washington | Estelle |
Joaquina Kalukango | Mildred / Mildred Falls |
Jason Dirden | Russell |
Rob Demery | Martin Luther King / Martin Luther King, Jr. |
Benjamin Charles Watson | John |
Jim Thorburn | Studs |
Jamall Johnson | Ika / Ike Hockenhull |
Wolsey Brooks | Sigmund Galloway |
Keenan Mentzos | Young John |
Nakai Takawira | Young Halie |
Marci T. House | Aunt Duke |
Kenny Leon | Professor Kendricks |
Kerry Sandomirsky | Bess Berman |
Dean Redman | Pastor |
Kris McRonney | Young Father |
Taylor Edwardson | Kathryn |
Marc Gaudet | Director |
Emma Flemington | Audition Pianist |
Jason Burkart | Gas Attendant |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Kenny Leon | Executive Producer |
Linda Berman | Executive Producer |
Robin Roberts | Executive Producer |
Moshe Bardach | Producer |
Charles Cooper | Producer |
Allen Lewis | Producer |
Editors
Year | Type | Category | Won |
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2021 | Emmy | Outstanding Television Movie | Nominated |
2021 | Emmy | Outstanding Television Movie | Nominated |