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Jackie's Back!
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Jackie's Back!

1999-06-14 · 91 min · ★ 6.9

Comedy · Music · TV Movie

A British documentarian profiles washed-up diva Jackie Washington as she prepares for her comeback concert.

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Directors
Robert Townsend
Production companies
Lifetime, Hearst Entertainment Productions, Krost/Chapin Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jenifer LewisJenifer LewisJackie Washington
Tim CurryTim CurryEdward Whatsett St. John
T.V. BlakeT.V. BlakeAntandra Washington (Jackie's Daughter)
Tangie AmbroseTangie AmbroseShaniqua Summers Wells (Jackie's Daughter)
Whoopi GoldbergWhoopi GoldbergNurse Ethyl Washington Rue Owens (Jackie's Sister)
Robert Bailey Jr.Robert Bailey Jr.Wilson Wells (Jackie's Grandson)
Tom ArnoldTom ArnoldMarvin Pritz (Jackie's Former Manager)
Loretta DevineLoretta DevineSnookie Tate (Jackie's Childhood Friend)
Julie HagertyJulie HagertyPammy Dunbar (Infomercial Host)
David Hyde PierceDavid Hyde PiercePerry (The Deaf Rehearsal Pianist)
Kathy NajimyKathy NajimyLola Molina (Jackie's Stalker)
Isabel SanfordIsabel SanfordMiss Krumes (Jackie's Play Mama)
JoBeth WilliamsJoBeth WilliamsJo Face (Jackie's Vocal Coach)
Mary WilsonMary WilsonVesta Crotchley (Jackie's Third Grade Teacher)
Reynaldo ReyReynaldo ReyCadillac Johnson (Retired Pimp)
Loren FreemanLoren FreemanKim (Jackie's Costume Designer)
Derrick JonesPeaches Yancy (Still Photos)
Richard LawsonRichard LawsonMilkman Summers (Jackie's Ex-Husband #1)
Patti AustinPatti AustinPatti Austin (Gospel Singer at Peaches' Funeral)
Kyla PrattKyla PrattLittle Jackie Washington

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