Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia

6.5

106 minutes

4/3/2021

Overview

The true story of Mahalia Jackson, 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.

Cast List

Danielle Brooks
as Mahalia Jackson
Olivia Washington
as Estelle
Benjamin Charles Watson
as John
Joaquina Kalukango
as Mildred Falls
Marci T. House
as Aunt Duke
Kenny Leon
as Professor Kendricks
Jason Dirden
as Russell
Kerry Sandomirsky
as Bess Berman
Jim Thorburn
as Studs
Cassandra Constance Bolinski
as Witness #2
Jamall Johnson
as Ika
Nakai Takawira
as Young Halie
Wolsey Brooks
as Sigmund Galloway
Kris McRonney
as Young Father
Rob Demery
as Martin Luther King, Jr.