Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody

Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody

Celebrate the untold story of an icon.

PG-13 2022 · 144 min · ★ 7.0 · Music, Drama

The joyous, emotional, heartbreaking celebration of the life and music of Whitney Houston, the greatest female R&B pop vocalist of all time. Tracking her journey from obscurity to musical superstardom.

Directed by Kasi Lemmons · Written by Anthony McCarten

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