
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
Mahalia Jackson

Olivia Washington
Estelle

Benjamin Charles Watson
John

Joaquina Kalukango
Mildred Falls

Marci T. House
Aunt Duke

Kenny Leon
Professor Kendricks

Jason Dirden
Russell

Kerry Sandomirsky
Bess Berman

Jim Thorburn
Studs
Cassandra Constance Bolinski
Witness #2

Jamall Johnson
Ika

Nakai Takawira
Young Halie

Wolsey Brooks
Sigmund Galloway

Kris McRonney
Young Father

Rob Demery
Martin Luther King, Jr.