Praise This
Sometimes the music can lift you higher than you’ve ever been.
2023 | 101m | English
Popularity: 1 (history)
| Director: | Tina Gordon |
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| Writer: | Tina Gordon, Brandon Broussard, Hudson Obayuwana, Jana Savage |
| Staring: |
| When aspiring musical superstar Sam is forced to join her cousin's struggling, underdog praise team in the lead-up to a national championship competition, she sees an opportunity to finally make her dreams come true. | |
| Release Date: | Apr 07, 2023 |
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| Director: | Tina Gordon |
| Writer: | Tina Gordon, Brandon Broussard, Hudson Obayuwana, Jana Savage |
| Genres: | Comedy, Romance, Music |
| Keywords | gospel, church, singing competition, gospel music, music |
| Production Companies | Universal Pictures, Will Packer Productions, The Story Company |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $0
Budget: $0 |
| Updates |
Updated: Feb 01, 2025 Entered: Apr 13, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Chloe Bailey | Sam |
| Anjelika Washington | Jess |
| Druski | Aaron |
| Birgundi Baker | Melissa |
| Jekalyn Carr | KiKi |
| Quavo | T.Y. Way |
| Tristan Mack Wilds | Pastor Nick 'PG' Goodman |
| Loren Lott | Kelly |
| Kiara Iman | Jackie |
| Ilario Grant | Jermaine |
| Michael Anthony | Bishop Headley |
| Rafael Castillo | Bodyguard Slim |
| Kendrick Cross | Uncle Larry |
| Janora McDuffie | Aunt Liz |
| Cocoa Brown | Cora |
| Vanessa Fraction | Prisilla |
| Koryn Hawthorne | Fallon |
| Philip Fornah | Darius |
| Crystal Hayslett | Natalie |
| Kountry Wayne | Painted Duck DJ |
| Michelle Williams | Finals Host |
| Donielle T. Hansley Jr. | Prodigal Bro |
| Jayden Braddock | Church Patron (uncredited) |
| Charles Jenkins | Regionals Host |
| Charles Jenkins | Regionals Stage Manager |
| Ashlee Bree Gillum | Waitress (Emma) |
| Karon Riley | Bartender Rob |
| Teresa Celeste | Locals MC |
| Eric J. Little | Officer Troy |
| Edward Bernard Green Jr. | Andre |
| Ruth Hobbs | Only Fan |
| Syreeta Sherrod | Usher |
| Ahsia Pettigrew | Champion Life Dancer |
| Amerah McCrorey | Champion Life Dancer |
| Andraya Woodley | Champion Life Dancer |
| Bryan Merritt | Champion Life Dancer |
| Jasmine Badie | Champion Life Dancer |
| Keenan D. Washington | Champion Life Dancer |
| Elijah Oliver | Champion Life Dancer |
| Christian Kelly | Champion Life Dancer |
| Malayna Valree | Champion Life Dancer |
| Alishia WIlliams | Champion Life Dancer |
| Shanorris Pollock | Champion Life Dancer |
| Alannah Wilhite | Promise Ringtones Dancer |
| Jazmine Robinson | Promise Ringtones Dancer |
| Imani Spann | Promise Ringtone Dancer |
| Kenitia Coleman | Promise Ringtone Dancer |
| Jaanay Amia Watkis | Promise Ringtone Dancer |
| Kennedi Lindsey | Promise Ringtone Dancer |
| Maya Lawrence | Promise Ringtones Dancer |
| Taylor Perymon | Promise Ringtone Dancer |
| Sean Bankhead | Prodigal Bro |
| Akia Takara | Saved 4 Real Dancer |
| Ivan A. Gomez | Contraste Church Dancer |
| Jeremy Denzel | Prodigal Bro |
| Erique Mitchell | Prodigal Bro |
| Javien Moore | Prodigal Bro |
| Daniel Mendez | Saved 4 Real Dancer |
| Payton Case | Saved 4 Real Dancer |
| Dejia Mouton | Contraste Church Dancer |
| Allen Waddell | Contraste Church Dancer |
| JaHira Martinez | Contraste Church Dancer |
| Kate McMahon | Contraste Church Dancer |
| Nakiyah Alizé | Concert Goer (uncredited) |
| Jamel Bonneau | Church Member (uncredited) |
| Ryan Austin Bryant | Greeter (uncredited) |
| Zae Diggs | Partygoer (uncredited) |
| Shiquita James | Audience (uncredited) |
| Bryan Justin | Pick Up Artist (uncredited) |
| Adrienne Logan | Audience Member (uncredited) |
| Cedric Logan | Crew Member (uncredited) |
| Bailey MB | Power Preacher (uncredited) |
| TahChon Mills | Audience (uncredited) |
| Visionz2turnt | Audience Member (uncredited) |
| Megan Pennington | Audience Member (uncredited) |
| Ahmed Zakzouk | Group Choreographer / Dancer (uncredited) |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| Tina Gordon | Director, Screenplay |
| Jermaine Stegall | Music |
| Sidney Sidell | Director of Photography |
| David Moritz | Editor |
| George Pierre | Casting |
| Keith Brian Burns | Production Design |
| Roland L. Carter | Set Decoration |
| Barb Livingston | Set Decoration |
| Veronica James | Costume Design |
| Letitia Bent | Makeup Artist |
| Antoinette Black | Hairstylist |
| Meko Davis | Makeup Artist |
| Deeonna Epps | Makeup Artist |
| Destiny She'ri Gordon | Makeup Artist |
| Sakeitha King | Key Hair Stylist |
| Stephanie D. Marshall | Makeup Artist |
| Stevie Martin | Makeup Department Head |
| Felissia Middlebrooks | Assistant Hairstylist |
| Shaneka Murray | Makeup Artist |
| Juliana Ononiwu-Brinson | Hairstylist |
| Porcsha Zachary | Hairstylist |
| Daniel Silverberg | First Assistant Director |
| Jen Willis | Second Assistant Director |
| Kristen B. Adams | Assistant Art Director |
| Mitza Buonanducci | Production Assistant |
| David A. Caplan | Leadman |
| Lea Cochran | Props |
| Tracie Ellison | Property Buyer |
| Sarah Falls | Set Dresser |
| Kenneth MacArthur | Set Dresser |
| Danny Newsom | Set Dresser |
| Rebecca Lisette Taub | Set Dresser |
| Erik H. Magnus | Production Sound Mixer |
| Patrick Wylie | Boom Operator |
| Tony Bradley | Special Effects Coordinator |
| Brian Kubovcik | Visual Effects Supervisor |
| Karina Rivera | Stunt Driver |
| Aaron Biemiller | Lighting Technician |
| J.R. Campbell | "B" Camera Operator |
| Jack Chouchanian | Key Grip |
| Laila Cohen | Loader |
| Eric Collins | Dolly Grip |
| Kelly Harle | Second Assistant "A" Camera |
| Gary Holmes | Gaffer |
| Kevin Hooper | Lighting Technician |
| Jonathan Klepfer | Digital Imaging Technician |
| Jessica Miglio | Still Photographer |
| McKay Pruitt | Video Assist Operator |
| Kimberly Johnson | Casting Associate |
| Kayla Brathwaite | Costumer |
| Zarinah N. Dennis | Costume Coordinator |
| Taayo Henley | Production Assistant |
| Isaiah Klepper | Key Costumer, Key Set Costumer |
| Monique Younger | Costume Supervisor |
| Pankaj Bajpai | Colorist |
| Alex Lee Corbit | Assistant Location Manager |
| Taylor McPherson | Assistant Location Manager |
| Lane Steffler | Location Manager |
| Michael Woodruff | Location Scout |
| Geoff Alexander | Orchestrator |
| Derryck 'Big Tank' Thornton Sr. | Music Supervisor |
| Mark Willsher | Music Editor |
| Oranz Walker | Transportation Coordinator |
| Aryn Allen | Production Assistant |
| Wendy Calloway | Production Coordinator |
| Brandon Broussard | Screenplay, Story |
| Hudson Obayuwana | Screenplay, Story |
| Lex D. Geddings | Stunt Coordinator |
| Chad Brock | Camera Operator |
| Daniel Fiorito | First Assistant "C" Camera |
| Jana Savage | Screenplay, Story |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Tim Story | Producer |
| Will Packer | Producer |
| Johanna Byer | Executive Producer |
| Preston L. Holmes | Executive Producer |
| James Lopez | Producer |
| Daniel Silverberg | Associate Producer |
| Sharla Sumpter | Producer |
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Popularity History
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| 2024 | 4 | 18 | 28 | 9 |
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| 2025 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
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