Salim Akil

Musical prodigy, Sparkle struggles to become a star while overcoming issues that are tearing her family apart. From an affluent Detroit area and daughter to a single mother, she tries to balance a new romance with music manager, Stix while dealing with the unexpected challenges her new life will bring as she and her two sisters strive to become a dynamic singing group during the Motown-era.

Angela Bassett, Laz Alonso, Loretta Devine, and Romeo Miller have joined Paula Patton in JUMPING THE BROOM. Directed by Salim Akil, the story follows two African-American families from divergent backgrounds coming together for a wedding on Martha’s Vineyard.

Logline: Loosely based on the musical group “The Supremes” the story follows the Williams sisters, as they rise from their humble beginnings as choir singers in Harlem to become the most successful girl group of their time.