The Fighting Temptations [videorecording] / Paramount Pictures presents ; an MTV Films production ; in association with Handprint Films ; a Jonathan Lynn film ; produced by David Gale, Loretha Jones, Jeff Pollack ; story by Elizabeth Hunter ; screenplay by Elizabeth Hunter and Saladin K. Patterson ; directed by Jonathan Lynn.
Originally released as a motion picture in 2003. Special features: 8 extended music numbers; 7 extended scenes; theatrical trailer. Cuba Gooding, Jr., Beyoncé Knowles, Mike Epps, Faith Evans, Steve Harvey, Wendell Pierce, LaTanya Richardson, Dave Sheridan, Angie Stone.
Summary:
Darren is a New York ad executive who travels to a small town in the deep south after receiving word that his aunt has left him a sizable inheritance. Darren is informed that he will only receive the money if he successfully leads a local gospel choir to victory at an upcoming competition. Darren takes on the task of finding the best singers in town and forming the group. There, he meets Lilly, a single mother who not only possesses an incredible voice but also the ability to warm Darren's cold heart.
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