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Deep Dive: First Ladies (2020)

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First Ladies
The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel is a biographical film that chronicles the rise of the gospel group The Clark Sisters, who are the daughters of gospel singer Mattie Moss Clark. The film follows their path from Detroit to becoming the highest-selling gospel group in music history. It shows their musical achievements and personal struggles, providing insight into their family dynamics and the impact of their faith on their careers. Directed by Christine Swanson, the film features performances by Christina Bell, Kierra Sheard, Sheléa Frazier, Raven Goodwin, and Angela Birchett. It is the first authorized biopic about the group, with executive producers including Queen Latifah and Mary J. Blige. The film premiered on Lifetime on April 11, 2020, and attracted 2.7 million viewers, making it the most-watched film on Lifetime in four years.

Why Watch

  • •See the rise of The Clark Sisters from Detroit.
  • •Meet the daughters of gospel singer Mattie Moss Clark.
  • •Find out about their record-breaking music career.

Did You Know

•The film premiered on Lifetime on April 11, 2020.
•The soundtrack debuted at number eight on the Billboard Top Gospel Albums chart.
•The film was directed by Christine Swanson and co-written by Sylvia L. Jones and Camille Tucker.
•Kierra Sheard portrayed her real-life mother, Karen Clark Sheard.

Perfect For

Gospel music fansBiographical film enthusiastsFans of The Clark Sisters