Praise This

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Praise This
Praise This.jpeg
Promotional release poster
Directed by Tina Gordon
Screenplay by
  • Tina Gordon
  • Brandon Broussard
  • Hudson Obayuwana
  • Jana Savage
Story by
  • Brandon Broussard
  • Hudson Obayuwana
  • Jana Savage
Produced by
Starring
CinematographySidney Sidell
Edited by
  • David Moritz
  • R.C. Hill
Music byJermaine Stegall
Production
companies
Distributed by Peacock
Release date
  • April 7, 2023 (2023-04-07)
Running time
111 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Praise This is a 2023 American musical comedy romance film directed by Tina Gordon and starring Chloe Bailey and Anjelika Washington.

Contents

The film was released on April 7, 2023 by Peacock. It received mixed reviews from critics.

Plot

After Sam was taken to Atlanta, Georgia by her father due to getting in trouble with the law in Los Angeles, she is forced to join the Praise Team as punishment for getting caught lying as going to her Aunt and Uncle. She improves the church singing team and even helps them win the regionals. She starts enjoying the stay with her cousin(who is very bubbly) and starts having a crush on Ty. But she complicates things with him when she uses his song without his permission. Oil Factory makes it to the National Finals and win first position. Which surprises the host and even the lead singer of Champion Life.

Cast

Production

In June 2019, it was announced Tina Gordon would be directing Praise This from an original pitch by Tim Story's The Story Company. [2] In April 2022, Chloe Bailey had signed on to star in the film. [3]

Release

In May 2022, it was announced the film would premiere on Peacock. [4] The first trailer was released on March 6, 2023, revealing the release date of April 7, 2023. [5]

Reception

On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 50% based on 10 reviews. [6] On Metacritic, the film has a score of 44 out of 100, based on 4 critics, indicating "mixed reviews". [7]

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryWorkResultRef.
2023 Black Reel Awards Outstanding TV Movie/Limited SeriesDerryck Big Tank ThorntonNominated [8]
Outstanding Musical ScoreJermaine StegallNominated
Outstanding Production DesignKeith Brian BurnsNominated
Hollywood Music in Media Awards Best Song - Onscreen Performance (Film)"Praise Nationals Finale"Nominated [9]
UB HonorsBest ActressChloe BaileyWon
2024 Guild of Music Supervisors Awards Best Music Supervision for a Non-Theatrically Released FilmDerryck Big Tank ThorntonNominated [10]
NAACP Image Awards Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special Chloe BaileyWon
Outstanding Writing in a Television Movie or SpecialTina Gordon, Brandon Broussard, Hudson Obayuwana, Jana Savage, Camilla BlackettNominated

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