Directed by:
Debbie AllenCinematography:
John SimmonsCast:
Fantasia Barrino, Loretta Devine, Viola Davis, Kadeem Hardison, JoNell Kennedy, Jamia Simone Nash, David Jensen, Chico Benymon, Andrea Frankle, Debbie Allen (more)Plots(1)
Before capturing the hearts and votes of millions to become the winner of American Idol, Fantasia Barrino's life was nothing to celebrate. This single teen mom was faced with poverty, sexual abuse, and illiteracy as well. Despite all obstacles, this gutsy gal took a leap of faith and auditioned for the hit talent show, where her extraordinary voice and sassy style won over both judges and audiences. Her powerful singing made her an instant sensation and changed her life forever. Don't miss Grammy®-nominated Fantasia Barrino starring as herself in this moving, rags-to-riches tale of one inspiring young woman's refusal to give up on her dreams. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Cast
Fantasia Barrino
USA
Best movies:
The Color Purple (2023)
Life Is Not a Fairytale: The Fantasia Barrino Story (2006) (TV movie)
Loretta Devine
USA
Best movies:
Crash (2004)
I Am Sam (2001)
Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault (1996) (TV movie)
Viola Davis
USA
Kadeem Hardison
USA
Best movies:
Beat Street (1984)
Paddleton (2019)
Blind Faith (1998)
JoNell Kennedy
USA
Best movies:
The X Files: Biogenesis (1999) (video compilation)
Collateral (2004)
Dreamgirls (2006)
Jamia Simone Nash
USA
Best movies:
August Rush (2007)
Life Is Not a Fairytale: The Fantasia Barrino Story (2006) (TV movie)
David Jensen
USA
Best movies:
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)
Ocean's Eleven (2001)
Traffic (2000)
Chico Benymon
USA
Best movies:
Ali (2001)
Nite Tales: The Movie (2008)
Life Is Not a Fairytale: The Fantasia Barrino Story (2006) (TV movie)
Andrea Frankle
Best movies:
Dopesick (2021) (series)
21 Jump Street (2012)
Middle of Nowhere (2008)
Debbie Allen
USA
Best movies:
Roots: The Next Generations (1979) (series)
Fame (1980)
Ragtime (1981)
India Scandrick
USA
Best movies:
Life Is Not a Fairytale: The Fantasia Barrino Story (2006) (TV movie)
The Greening of Whitney Brown (2011)
Deanna Dawn
Best movies:
Madea's Family Reunion (2006)
Juwanna Mann (2002)
Life Is Not a Fairytale: The Fantasia Barrino Story (2006) (TV movie)
Ashley LeConte Campbell
Best movies:
The Blind Side (2009)
Get Out (2017)
Nothing But the Truth (2008)
Michele Adams
Best movies:
Until Death (2007)
Dream Boy (2008)
Girl, Positive (2007) (TV movie)
Lyle Brocato
USA
Best movies:
Quarry (2016) (series)
Get Out (2017)
The Big Short (2015)
Marcus Lyle Brown
Best movies:
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017)
Dead Man Walking (1995)
12 Years a Slave (2013)
Julius Tennon
Best movies:
Lonesome Dove (1989) (series)
North and South (1985) (series)
Air (2023)
Clyde R. Jones
USA
Best movies:
Coming to America (1988)
Get on Up (2014)
The Siege of Firebase Gloria (1989)
Cedric Pendleton
USA
Best movies:
Runaway Jury (2003)
Unconditional (2012)
Madea's Family Reunion (2006)