Praise This

Praise This (2023)

Sometimes the music can lift you higher than you’ve ever been.

  • Genre: Music, Romance, Comedy
  • Release Date: 2023-04-07
  • User Rating: 6.9/10 from 44 ratings
  • Runtime: 1h 41min
  • Language: English
  • Production Company: Universal Pictures
  • Production Country: United States of America
  • Director: Tina Gordon
star 6.9/10
From 44 Ratings

Summary

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.

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  • Chloe Bailey

    as Sam
  • Anjelika Washington

    as Jess
  • Druski

    as Aaron
  • Birgundi Baker

    as Melissa
  • Jekalyn Carr

    as KiKi
  • Quavo

    as T.Y. Way
  • Tristan Mack Wilds

    as Pastor Nick 'PG' Goodman
  • Loren Lott

    as Kelly
  • Kiara Iman

    as Jackie
  • Ilario Grant

    as Jermaine
  • Michael Anthony

    as Bishop Headley
  • Rafael Castillo

    as Bodyguard Slim
  • Kendrick Cross

    as Uncle Larry
  • Janora McDuffie

    as Aunt Liz
  • Cocoa Brown

    as Cora
  • Vanessa Fraction

    as Prisilla
  • Koryn Hawthorne

    as Fallon
  • Philip Fornah

    as Darius
  • Crystal Hayslett

    as Natalie
  • Kountry Wayne

    as Painted Duck DJ
  • Michelle Williams

    as Finals Host
  • Donielle T. Hansley Jr.

    as Prodigal Bro
  • Jayden Braddock

    as Church Patron (uncredited)
  • Charles Jenkins

    as Regionals Host
  • Charles Jenkins

    as Regionals Stage Manager
  • Ashlee Bree Gillum

    as Waitress (Emma)
  • Karon Riley

    as Bartender Rob
  • Teresa Celeste

    as Locals MC
  • Eric J. Little

    as Officer Troy
  • Edward Bernard Green Jr.

    as Andre
  • Ruth Hobbs

    as Only Fan
  • Syreeta Sherrod

    as Usher
  • Ahsia Pettigrew

    as Champion Life Dancer
  • Amerah McCrorey

    as Champion Life Dancer
  • Andraya Woodley

    as Champion Life Dancer
  • Bryan Merritt

    as Champion Life Dancer
  • Jasmine Badie

    as Champion Life Dancer
  • Keenan D. Washington

    as Champion Life Dancer
  • Elijah Oliver

    as Champion Life Dancer
  • Christian Kelly

    as Champion Life Dancer
  • Malayna Valree

    as Champion Life Dancer
  • Alishia WIlliams

    as Champion Life Dancer
  • Shanorris Pollock

    as Champion Life Dancer
  • Alannah Wilhite

    as Promise Ringtones Dancer
  • Jazmine Robinson

    as Promise Ringtones Dancer
  • Imani Spann

    as Promise Ringtone Dancer
  • Kenitia Coleman

    as Promise Ringtone Dancer
  • Jaanay Amia Watkis

    as Promise Ringtone Dancer
  • Kennedi Lindsey

    as Promise Ringtone Dancer
  • Maya Lawrence

    as Promise Ringtones Dancer
  • Taylor Perymon

    as Promise Ringtone Dancer
  • Sean Bankhead

    as Prodigal Bro
  • Akia Takara

    as Saved 4 Real Dancer
  • Ivan A. Gomez

    as Contraste Church Dancer
  • Jeremy Denzel

    as Prodigal Bro
  • Erique Mitchell

    as Prodigal Bro
  • Javien Moore

    as Prodigal Bro
  • Daniel Mendez

    as Saved 4 Real Dancer
  • Payton Case

    as Saved 4 Real Dancer
  • Dejia Mouton

    as Contraste Church Dancer
  • Allen Waddell

    as Contraste Church Dancer
  • JaHira Martinez

    as Contraste Church Dancer
  • Kate McMahon

    as Contraste Church Dancer
  • Nakiyah Alizé

    as Concert Goer (uncredited)
  • Jamel Bonneau

    as Church Member (uncredited)
  • Ryan Austin Bryant

    as Greeter (uncredited)
  • Zae Diggs

    as Partygoer (uncredited)
  • Shiquita James

    as Audience (uncredited)
  • Bryan Justin

    as Pick Up Artist (uncredited)
  • Adrienne Logan

    as Audience Member (uncredited)
  • Cedric Logan

    as Crew Member (uncredited)
  • Bailey MB

    as Power Preacher (uncredited)
  • TahChon Mills

    as Audience (uncredited)
  • Visionz2turnt

    as Audience Member (uncredited)
  • Megan Pennington

    as Audience Member (uncredited)
  • Ahmed Zakzouk

    as Group Choreographer / Dancer (uncredited)
Production Johanna Byer Executive Producer
Costume & Make-Up Antoinette Black Hairstylist
Costume & Make-Up Deeonna Epps Makeup Artist
Art Barb Livingston Set Decoration
Production George Pierre Casting
Art Keith Brian Burns Production Design
Production Daniel Silverberg Associate Producer
Production Sharla Sumpter Producer
Art Roland L. Carter Set Decoration
Costume & Make-Up Sakeitha King Key Hair Stylist
Costume & Make-Up Stevie Martin Makeup Department Head
Costume & Make-Up Letitia Bent Makeup Artist
Sound Geoff Alexander Orchestrator
Sound Derryck 'Big Tank' Thornton Sr. Music Supervisor
Crew Oranz Walker Transportation Coordinator
Crew Tony Bradley Special Effects Coordinator
Art Danny Newsom Set Dresser
Camera Chad Brock Camera Operator
Lighting Kevin Hooper Lighting Technician
Costume & Make-Up Zarinah N. Dennis Costume Coordinator
Sound Mark Willsher Music Editor
Camera Kelly Harle Second Assistant "A" Camera
Costume & Make-Up Monique Younger Costume Supervisor
Costume & Make-Up Shaneka Murray Makeup Artist
Camera J.R. Campbell "B" Camera Operator
Production Alex Lee Corbit Assistant Location Manager
Sound Erik H. Magnus Production Sound Mixer
Crew Lex D. Geddings Stunt Coordinator
Camera Jessica Miglio Still Photographer
Costume & Make-Up Isaiah Klepper Key Costumer
Art Rebecca Lisette Taub Set Dresser
Crew Karina Rivera Stunt Driver
Camera Daniel Fiorito First Assistant "C" Camera
Art Michael Woodruff Location Scout
Directing Jen Willis Second Assistant Director
Art David A. Caplan Leadman
Camera Jack Chouchanian Key Grip
Production Preston L. Holmes Executive Producer
Directing Daniel Silverberg First Assistant Director
Art Kristen B. Adams Assistant Art Director
Production Kimberly Johnson Casting Associate
Production Taylor McPherson Assistant Location Manager
Costume & Make-Up Veronica James Costume Design
Sound Jermaine Stegall Music
Costume & Make-Up Stephanie D. Marshall Makeup Artist
Production Mitza Buonanducci Production Assistant
Lighting Aaron Biemiller Lighting Technician
Camera Eric Collins Dolly Grip
Costume & Make-Up Kayla Brathwaite Costumer
Costume & Make-Up Isaiah Klepper Key Set Costumer
Costume & Make-Up Porcsha Zachary Hairstylist
Art Lea Cochran Props
Art Tracie Ellison Property Buyer
Art Sarah Falls Set Dresser
Crew Laila Cohen Loader
Production Taayo Henley Production Assistant
Production James Lopez Producer
Editing David Moritz Editor
Costume & Make-Up Meko Davis Makeup Artist
Costume & Make-Up Destiny She'ri Gordon Makeup Artist
Costume & Make-Up Felissia Middlebrooks Assistant Hairstylist
Lighting Gary Holmes Gaffer
Crew McKay Pruitt Video Assist Operator
Editing Pankaj Bajpai Colorist
Production Lane Steffler Location Manager
Camera Sidney Sidell Director of Photography
Sound Patrick Wylie Boom Operator
Camera Jonathan Klepfer Digital Imaging Technician
Production Wendy Calloway Production Coordinator
Costume & Make-Up Juliana Ononiwu-Brinson Hairstylist
Art Kenneth MacArthur Set Dresser
Visual Effects Brian Kubovcik Visual Effects Supervisor
Production Aryn Allen Production Assistant
Writing Hudson Obayuwana Story
Writing Jana Savage Story
Writing Jana Savage Screenplay
Writing Brandon Broussard Screenplay
Writing Hudson Obayuwana Screenplay
Writing Brandon Broussard Story
Production Will Packer Producer
Directing Tina Gordon Director
Writing Tina Gordon Screenplay
Production Tim Story Producer

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