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Synopsis
Director Jonathan Lynn followed up the surprise hit The Whole Nine Yards with this musical comedy starring Academy Award winner Cuba Gooding Jr. Gooding plays Darrin, a shallow New York advertising executive, who travels to a small town in the deep south upon receiving word that his aunt has passed away and left him a sizable inheritance. But once Darrin gets into town, he is informed that he will only receive the money if he successfully leads a local gospel group to victory at an upcoming competition. Reluctant but strapped for cash, Darrin takes on the task of finding the best singers in town and shaping the group up. Along the way, he becomes acclimated to the town with the help of his cousin Lucius (Mike Epps) and meets Lilly (Beyoncé Knowles), a single mother who not only possesses an incredible voice but also the ability to warm Darrin's cold heart. Along with Knowles, the supporting cast features a number of other real musicians, including Faith Evans, Melba Moore, Angie Stone, Montell Jordan, and The O'Jays. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide

Cast

Shirley Caesar Rev. Shirley Caesar
Cuba Gooding, Jr. Darrin Fox
Melba Moore Bessie
La Tanya Richardson Paulina Pritchett
T-Bone Bee-Z Briggs
Mike Epps Lucius
Steve Harvey Miles the DJ
Montell Jordan Eric
Beyoncé Knowles Lilly

Production Crew

Cate Bangs Art Director
Matthew Rowland Associate Producer
Tierre Turner Associate Producer
Robi Reed-Humes Casting
Eartha Robinson Choreography
Shawnette Heard Choreography
Affonso Beato Cinematographer
Momita Sengupta Co-producer
Susan K. Lewis Co-producer
Big Jim Wright Composer (Music Score)
Jimmy Jam Composer (Music Score)
Terry Lewis Composer (Music Score)
Mary Jane Fort Costume Designer
Tracey White Costume Designer
Jonathan Lynn Director
Paul Hirsch Editor
Benny Medina Executive Producer
Van Toffler Executive Producer
Matthew Rowland First Assistant Director
Spring Aspers Musical Direction/Supervision
David Gale Producer
David Gale Producer
Jeff Pollack Producer
Loretha C. Jones Producer
Victoria Paul Production Designer
Elizabeth Hunter Screen Story
Elizabeth Hunter Screenwriter
Saladin K. Patterson Screenwriter
Diana Stoughton Set Designer
Elizabeth Hunter Short Story Author
Michael Hilkene Sound/Sound Designer
Year: 2003
Runtime: 122
Country: USA
MPAA Rating: PG13
for some sexual references
Category: Feature

Genre
Comedy

Produced by
Handprint Entertainment
MTV Films

Release
September 19, 2003 (USA)
by Paramount

Awards
2005 - Best Film - NAACP Image Awards
2005 - Best Picture - NAACP Image Awards