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Sharon Jones to star in a movie

hogginthefogghogginthefogg 6,098 Posts
edited August 2007 in Strut Central
From a press release I was just emailed:
Sharon Jones...just completed filming the role of "Lila" in the upcoming film The Great Debaters. Denzel Washington both directed and stars in the film along with Forest Whitaker. Sharon plays a "Juke Joint" singer named "Lila" and has both a speaking part and is featured singing the Lucille Bogan classic "That's what my Baby Likes". She also recorded additional songs which will be included in the official soundtrack to the film. The movie is a Weinstein Co release and is due out on Christmas Day. Denzel Washington hand-picked Sharon from a quickly made DVD of her live performances and applauded her on-screen talents.
B/WDENZEL, GURL!

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  • The_Hook_UpThe_Hook_Up 8,182 Posts
    She was recording those tracks down the street from the shop at Ardent about a month ago....I got to hear some of it, pretty good...'20s/30s jug band type stuff.
  • HawkeyeHawkeye 896 Posts
    Denzel Washington hand-picked Sharon from a quickly made DVD of her live performances



    Peace
    Hawkeye
  • Young_PhonicsYoung_Phonics 8,039 Posts
    Amy Winehouse wasn't available?
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