Synopsis
Darren, a morally vacant and debt-ridden advertising executive in New York, travels back to his small southern town in Alabama to attend his aunt’s funeral—and more so, to cash in on an inheritance. However, soon thereafter, he discovers that in order to collect, he must first lead the local church gospel choir to success at a national competition. Desperate for money, Darren embarks on the nearly impossible challenge of turning the choir of lackluster parishioners into Gospel gold. In order to rejuvenate the malaised locals, he searches frantically for the best voices in town and finds them in some unconventional places: the county jail, the barbershop, an R&B dance club, and several points in between. Along the way, he works to win the heart of Terri, a beautiful single mother with a voice of satin, who turns his mission around.
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Movie Details
| Australia Releases: |
March 4th, 2004 (Wide) |
| Video Release: |
February 3rd, 2004 by Warner Home Video |
| MPAA Rating: |
PG-13 for some sexual references. |
| Running Time: |
123 minutes |
| Keywords: |
Musicians, Comedy Drama, Inheritance, Religious, Gospel Music, 1980s, Prologue, Gratuitous Cameos |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: |
MTV Films, Paramount Pictures, Handprint Films |
| Production Countries: |
United States |
| Languages: |
English |
February 2nd, 2004
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American Splendor - (
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Lost in Translation - (
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Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Screens | Per Screen | Total Gross | Week |
|---|
| 2004/03/05 |
- |
$203,849 |
|
111 |
$1,836 |
$203,849 |
1 |
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