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Let It Shine

Movie·2012·Family, Music, TV Movie·1h 44m·7.0 (319)·Directed by Paul Hoen

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A young teenage rapper must use his musical talent to help his friend out and win the girl of his dreams by going through several events of betrayal, trust and agreement while his religious parents have strictly dislike his interests.

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Tyler James WilliamsTyler James WilliamsCyrusCoco JonesCoco JonesRoxxieTrevor JacksonTrevor JacksonKrisBrandon Mychal SmithBrandon Mychal SmithLord of Da BlingDawnn LewisDawnn LewisGailAlex DésertAlex DésertLeviNicole SullivanNicole SullivanLylaCourtney B. VanceCourtney B. VanceJacob

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