I Wanna Dance with Somebody

Rightfully known to many as ‘The Voice’, I Wanna Dance with Somebody tells the story of a young Whitney Houston and her journey from shy church-going choir singer to international star. When her mother suggests she be her replacement at a club night performance and Whitney sings the roof off, she soon realises that she didn’t know her own strength…

I Wanna Dance with Somebody details the trials faced by the young megastar on a sharp rise. From being criticised for not making music that was ‘black enough’ for her audience in her breakthrough to finding a soulful balance in her later projects, this epic biopic gives us a glimpse into how one of the biggest musical phenomena of all time was able to find her voice and use it to take over the world. 

Written by Anthony McCarten, the Bohemian Rhapsody screenwriter has proved that he is more than capable of creating captivating screenplays that retells the tales of our most loved icons through a lens of heightened realism . I Wanna Dance with Somebody paints the late Whitney Houston as the larger-than-life force she was. Her incomparable singing ability is truly what set her apart from her competitors; while the use of her original vocals serves as a comforting ode to the legacy of her talent, it is Naomi Ackie’s spellbinding acting performance that seals the deal. Ackie masterfully embodies the unique charm, grace and star prowess that made Whitney Whitney in what is bound to be a contender for the best biopic of the year. 

Cast includes Stanley Tucci, Naomi Ackie, Nafessa Williams

Directed by Kasi Lemmons

Cert 12A

Parent & Baby Screening Wednesday 18 January, 11am

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