Praise This
Promotional release poster
Directed byTina 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 byPeacock
Release date
  • April 7, 2023 (2023-04-07)
Running time
111 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

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

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.

Cast

  • Chloe Bailey as Sam, a rebellious aspiring singer-songwriter who joins her cousin’s Praise Team when moving to Atlanta
  • Anjelika Washington[1] as Jess, Sam’s cousin and a member of her church’s Praise Team
  • Quavo as Ty, a popular rapper In Atlanta and Sam's potential love interest
  • Druski as Aaron “Big Love”, Sam’s good friend and a member of his church’s Praise Team
  • Koryn Hawthorne as Fallon, a gospel singer and opposing member of Sam’s Praise Team
  • Tristan Mack Wilds as P.G.
  • Kiara Iman Heffner as Jackie
  • Ilario Grant as Jermaine
  • Birgundi Baker as Melissa, the leader of the Praise Team
  • Loren Lott as Kelly
  • Jekalyn Carr as KiKi
  • Crystal Renee Hayslett as Natalie
  • Cocoa Brown as Cora
  • Vanessa Fraction as Prisilla
  • Michael Anthony as Bishop Headly
  • Kountry Wayne as Painted Duck DJ
  • Kendrick Cross as Uncle Larry
  • Janora McDuffie as Aunt Liz

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

Year Award Category Work Result Ref.
2023 Hollywood Music in Media Awards Best Song - Onscreen Performance (Film) "Praise Finale" Nominated
UB Honors Best Actress Chloe Bailey Pending

References

  1. ↑ Grobar, Matt (July 7, 2022). "'Stargirl's Anjelika Washington, Migos Frontman Quavo, Druski & Tristan Mack Wilds Among Final 14 Set For Universal's Youth Choir Comedy 'Praise This'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 10, 2023.
  2. ↑ Ramos, Dino-Ray (June 11, 2019). "Tina Gordon To Direct Universal Musical Comedy 'Praise This'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 10, 2023.
  3. ↑ Grobar, Matt (April 26, 2022). "Chloe Bailey To Star In Youth Choir Comedy 'Praise This' For Will Packer Productions & Universal Pictures; 'Little' Helmer Tina Gordon Directing". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 10, 2023.
  4. ↑ "Peacock Will Get Bravo Shows Next-Day, NBCU Streamer Inks Lionsgate Movie Output Deal". Variety. Retrieved March 10, 2023.
  5. ↑ Remley, Hilary (March 6, 2023). "'Praise This' Trailer: Chloe Bailey and Anjelika Washington Take the Lead in Musical Comedy". Collider. Retrieved March 7, 2023.
  6. ↑ "Praise This - Rotten Tomatoes". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved 2023-06-14.
  7. ↑ "Praise This", Metacritic, Fandom, Inc., retrieved 2023-06-14
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