Kirk Franklin Movies

This light, gentle comedy from director Todd Graff stars Dolly Parton and Queen Latifah in the tale of a small-town choir determined to win a national choral competition. As the choir leaders, G.G. Sparrow and Vi Rose Hill (Parton and Latifah) band together and set out to win at any cost, supported by their eager young participants (Jeremy Jordan, Keke Palmer and others). ~ Nathan Southern, Rovi

This concert features appearances by a number of popular R&B and Gospel performers including Kirk Franklin, Patti LaBelle, and John Legend offering renditions of songs designed to bring the listener closer to God. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi

BET brings the star-studded Celebration of Gospel special home with this spirited live performance featuring appearances and performances by such popular artists as Pastor Shirley Caesar, Fred Hammond, Grammy winners Yolanda Adams and Kirk Franklin, and American Idol sensation Fantasia Barrino. A special tribute to Tyler Perry celebrates the creative force behind such runaway hits as Madea's Family Reunion and Diary of a Mad Black Woman. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Close friends become unexpected rivals as they struggle to keep their spiritual home alive in this musical drama from writer and director Rob Hardy. David (Michael J. Pagan) and Frank (Sean Nelson) are two close friends who are members of the same Baptist church in Atlanta. The teenagers have developed a deep and abiding faith in Christ, and both aspire to become ministers some day; David, who has also become a star vocalist with the choir, is thought to have a head start since his father is the congregation's pastor, Bishop Taylor (Clifton Powell). However, David's faith is shaken when his mother dies while giving birth to another child, and when Bishop Taylor fails to arrive at the hospital in time, David runs away from home, turning his back on his father and his church. Fifteen years later, aging Bishop Taylor has announced he's retiring, and Frank (Idris Elba), now a reverend, seems poised to take his place. However, the church is in dire financial shape, and no one is sure how long Rev. Frank's flock will have a church to call home. Meanwhile, David (Boris Kodjoe) has used his musical talents to become a top-selling R&B singer, and his latest hit record, "Let Me Undress You," suggests he's given up on the faith of his youth. But David has been undergoing a spiritual crisis, and when he learns his father is ailing and the church is in dire shape, he returns to Atlanta in hopes of finding himself and keeping the church afloat. Not everyone regards this as good news, though; Rev. Frank, who sees his position in the church as a stepping stone to bigger things in the gospel music business and establishing a high-profile ministry, is not eager to share the spotlight with David, especially when the prodigal star begins organizing a large-scale fundraiser for the church. The Gospel features musical contributions from a number of leading gospel artists, including Kirk Franklin, Fred Hammond, and Yolanda Adams. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

This companion video to Kirk Franklin's hit album of the same name combines music videos with exuberant live footage of Franklin performing at Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas; guest artists include Pastor Shirley Caesar, Bishop T.D. Jakes, Crystal Lewis, and Donnie McClurkin. The Rebirth of Kirk Franklin features Franklin, his group, and his friends sharing their message of praise on twelve songs, including "Caught Up", "Hosanna", "911", "Brighter Day", and "He Reigns". ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

On his 1993 debut album, Kirk Franklin combined contemporary R&B and hip-hop flavors with the sound and message of classic gospel music, creating a sensation which revolutionized the modern gospel scene. Working with three different groups -- Kirk Franklin and the Family, Nu Nation, and God's Property -- Franklin helped to revitalize gospel music while staying true to its original spiritual message, Journeys in Black: Kirk Franklin is a documentary produced for the BET cable network in which Franklin discusses his career, music, and faith. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

In this concert film, staged and shot at Atlanta's Greater Rising Star Baptist Church in 1992, The Georgia Mass Choir performs a series of gospel numbers. Selections include: "When You Pray," "Sing Because I'm Happy," "He's Got it All in Control" and "He Will Deliver." ~ Nathan Southern, Rovi

Per its title, the musical compilation release The Very Best of Praise and Worship presents a series of live performances of some of today's most compelling and moving gospel songs, interpreted by a broad array of Christian artists. Selections include: Byron Cage on "I Will Bless the Lord," Donnie McClurkin on "I Call You Faithful," Hezekiah Walker on "Wonderful is Your Name," and many others. ~ Nathan Southern, Rovi