Drama
United States of America
The Clark Sisters: The First Ladies of Gospel is a biographical movie about the legendary American gospel group from Detroit, Michigan. The group consists of five sisters: Jacky Clark Chisholm, Denise Clark Bradford, Elbernita "Twinkie" Clark-Terrell, Dorinda Clark-Cole, and Karen Clark Sheard.
The movie chronicles their upbringing in a musical family, with their mother, Mattie Moss Clark, being a renowned Gospel choir director. The sisters initially struggled to find their voice and audience in the highly competitive music industry. However, with their unique vocal harmonies and dynamic performances, they eventually become the best-selling Gospel group of all time, selling more than ten million records and winning multiple Grammy Awards.
The Clark Sisters: The First Ladies of Gospel is a heartfelt and inspiring movie that showcases the journey of the five sisters' rise to fame, their family bonds, and their unshakable faith in God. The film features stunning performances of the group's hit songs and highlights their impact on the music industry and the Gospel community. It also brings to light the struggles that successful women face, such as balancing career and family and dealing with personal issues.
Directed by Christine Swanson, The Clark Sisters: The First Ladies of Gospel stars Aunjanue Ellis (as Mattie Moss Clark), Christina Bell (as Twinkie Clark-Terrell), Kierra Sheard (as Karen Clark Sheard), Sheléa Frazier (as Dorinda Clark-Cole), Angela Birchett (as Jacky Clark Chisholm), and Raven Goodwin (as Denise Clark Bradford). The movie premiered on Lifetime in April 2020 and received critical acclaim for its powerful storytelling and outstanding performances.
