In Whitney Houston‘s last role, Sparkle tells the story of three sisters navigating their way into the music scene during the Motown era. The remake of the 1976 musical places Houston as mother to Jordin Sparks, Tika Sumpter and Carmen Ejogo.

 

The movie, directed by Salim Akil, also stars Derek Luke, Cee Lo Green, Omari Hardwick and more, with original music from R. Kelly.

 

Sparkle is set to hit theaters August 17. Check out the trailer below: