Film
Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody
I Wanna Dance with Somebody is a powerful and triumphant celebration of the incomparable Whitney Houston. Directed by Kasi Lemmons, written by Academy Award nominee Anthony McCarten, produced by legendary music executive Clive Davis, and starring BAFTA Award winner Naomi Ackie, the film offers an emotional portrait of the complex and multifaceted woman behind The Voice. This inspirational, poignant journey through Houston’s trailblazing life and career—from New Jersey choir girl to one of the best-selling and most awarded recording artists of all time—includes show-stopping performances and a soundtrack of the icon’s most beloved hits.
Open Captioning Showtimes: Jan 13 at 4:50pm, Jan 15 at 8pm, Jan 17 at 4:50pm & Jan 19 at 4:50pm
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