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Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia

2021Movie1 h 46 min

72
GoodGoodWatch score

A wholesome, moving history movie about a real life story and history.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Gospel Music
  • Biographical Drama
  • Civil Rights Era
  • Inspirational Story
  • Musical Performance
  • Faith and Perseverance
  • Historical Context
  • American South

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Kenny Leon
Written by
Bettina Gilois
Music by
Matthew Head

Everyone

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Facts

April 3, 2021 · 1 h 46 min · History, Drama, TV Movie

Released
April 3, 2021
Runtime
1 h 46 min
Genres
History, Drama, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
Canada, United States
Available in
9 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia?"

Questions about Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia?

In the United States, Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia streams on Hoopla, Lifetime Movie Club, and Wonder Project, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home and Microsoft Store. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7.1).

Is Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.