"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."
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.
Co-Executive Producer
Linda Berman
Executive Producer
Director
Robin Roberts
Todd Kreidler
Teleplay
Matthew Head
Music
Melissa Kent
Editor
Darcy Davis
Special Effects Coordinator
Bettina Gilois
Story
Adam Sliwinski
Cinematography
Fredy Mendoza
Art Direction
Geeta Dayal
Makeup Artist
Krista Hann
Makeup Department Head