Drama ·Music · United States of America · 2006 · 1h 28m

Life Is Not a Fairytale: The Fantasia Barrino Story

Life Is Not a Fairytale: The Fantasia Barrino Story poster
Director
Debbie Allen
Cast
Fantasia Barrino as Fantasia Barrino Viola Davis as Diane Barrino Loretta Devine as Addie Collins Ashley LeConte Campbell as Ms. Windsor Kadeem Hardison as Joseph Barrino Chico Benymon as Rodney Birks
Crew
John Simmons — Director of Photography Rickey Minor — Original Music Composer Keith Glover — Writer
Tagline

My story is: I believe.

Synopsis

A single mother’s American Idol audition helps her rise above a history of poverty, sexual abuse, and illiteracy to achieve national prominence.

Mood & Themes
biographyaspiring singersinging competitionwoman director
Key Collaborators
Debbie Allen Director John Simmons Director of Photography Rickey Minor Original Music Composer Keith Glover Writer
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