The story of R&B singer and actress Aaliyah; namely, the highs and lows of her career, her romantic pursuits, and the events leading up to her death in 2001 at the age of 22.
11-15-2014
1h 25m
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Main Cast
Movie Details
Production Info
Director:
Bradley Walsh
Writer:
Michael Elliot
Production:
Lifetime
Key Crew
Executive Producer:
Howard Braunstein
Executive Producer:
Debra Martin Chase
Producer:
Steve Solomos
Executive Producer:
Thomas Walden
Executive Producer:
Wendy Williams
Locations and Languages
Country:
US
Filming:
US
Languages:
en
Main Cast
Alexandra Shipp
Alexandra Ruth Shipp (born July 16, 1991) is an American actress and singer who rose to prominence for portraying singer Aaliyah in the Lifetime television film Aaliyah: The Princess of R&B (2014) and Kimberly Woodruff in the Oscar-nominated film Straight Outta Compton (2015).
Shipp is best known for playing Storm in the X-Men franchise, starting with X-Men: Apocalypse, Abby Suso in the 2018 romantic comedy Love, Simon, and Susan Wilson in Lin-Manuel Miranda's musical drama Tick, Tick... Boom!.
Elise Neal was born in Memphis, Tennessee on March 14, 1966. She graduated from OvertonHigh School for the Creative and Performing Arts in 1984, and attended the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. Elise left college after two years and moved to New York City where she landed roles in musical theater and found herself traveling the world with various touring companies. Her experience in musical theater allowed her to easily transition into commercials, eventually bringing her to Los Angeles. Her film debut was a starring role in John Singleton's Rosewood. Other film credits include: Paid in Full, Money Talks, Mission to Mars and Restaurant. Neal has demonstrated her versatility in roles from Hustle and Flow to Scream 2. She has worked with such acclaimed directors/producers such as John Singleton, Brian De Palma, Steven Spielberg and Craig Brewer.
Martin Lyriq Bent (born January 3, 1979) is a Jamaican-Canadian actor. He is best known for his roles as Daniel Rigg in the Saw franchise, the series Rookie Blue, The Book of Negroes, and Jamie Overstreet in the Netflix series She's Gotta Have It, based on the film of the same name.
Andy McQueen is a Canadian actor who is best known for his roles in the films Disappearance at Clifton Hill (2019), Fahrenheit 451 (2018), and Books of Blood (2020). He has also appeared in the television series The Handmaid's Tale, Jack Ryan, The Girlfriend Experience, and Station Eleven.
McQueen was born in 1991 in Toronto, Ontario. He studied acting at the Canadian Film Centre and made his professional acting debut in the 2017 film Brown Girl Begins. He has since appeared in a number of films and television shows, including the recurring role of Detective Malik Abed in the television series Coroner.
In 2019, McQueen was nominated for a Canadian Screen Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in the film Disappearance at Clifton Hill. He has also received critical acclaim for his work in the films Fahrenheit 451 and Books of Blood.
Niatia Kirkland, better known as Lil Mama, is a multifaceted and dynamic entertainer, singer, rapper, songwriter, actress, and exceptional dancer. Lil Mama is known for her keen spirit, and in addition to her artistic abilities, she is an inspirational speaker and entrepreneur.
Born in Harlem, NY, Lil Mama took to music and dance at an early age. Using poetry as a tool of self-expression, she soon found her voice in music. As she continued to grow, she learned how to combine these skills and her dedication over time led her to global success.
In 2006, at 17 years old, she signed to Jive Records and soon after joined Avril Lavigne in Grammy-nominated producer Dr. Luke's remix of Lavigne's song "Girlfriend." Her first full-length album "VYP (Voice of the Young People)" was released just over a year later, debuting at number 25 on the Billboard 200, and featuring the hit single "Lip Gloss," making Lil Mama a household name.
While continuing to work on her music, Lil Mama brought her dance expertise and charismatic persona to the judge's table on MTV's "America's Best Dance Crew" for seven seasons alongside fellow judge JC Chasez and host Mario Lopez.
Lil Mama broke into acting in a major way, landing the role of the iconic Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes in the VH1 biopic CrazySexyCool: The TLC Story, starring alongside Keke Palmer and Drew Sidora. Lil Mama even joined TLC members Rozonda 'Chilli' Thomas and Tionne 'T-Boz' Watkins' in live performances surrounding the release of the film, including the 2013 American Music Awards. She also co-stars in director Benny Boom's "48 Hours to Live," a 3D hybrid merging the genres of film noir and dance.
Most recently, Lil Mama's groundbreaking music video for her song "Sausage" went viral with 3 million views in its first week (and 9.2 million views as of today). The song appears on her mixtape "Take Me Back," released in December 2015, a nostalgic and upbeat ode to the golden years of hip-hop with a fresh millennial appeal.
Mama is a passionate and well-rounded artist who understands the importance of constantly honing her craft and staying sharp; with her role as the lead in the raw and powerful true story "Hit a Lick", she further solidifies herself as a formidable contender in the arts and entertainment arena.
Rachael Crawford (born c. 1969 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada) is an actress best known for her roles in Brewster Place, Here and Now, and Show Me Yours, as well as guest appearances on various television series such as Cold Squad, Crossing Jordan, and more recently The Firm and Suits. Crawford began her acting career in the mid-1980s with a recurring role on TVOntario's "Dear Aunt Agnes." Throughout her career, Crawford has received three Canadian Screen Award nominations and continues to star in various films and television shows.
Kamaia Fairburn (born November 12, 2003) is a Canadian actress born in England. She started acting at the age of 9 and attended Wexford School for the Arts before being homeschooled. She is known for her roles in the TV series Holly Hobbie (2018-2022), Star Falls (2018), Endlings (2020-2021), Overlord and the Underwoods (2021-2022), and Blockbuster (2022).
A former professional basketball player and radio host, James Shipp Jr. played for ASU and UCLA before competing overseas in the European Basketball League. After suffering an injury that put an end to his NBA dream, James refocused his energy into acting, while simultaneously producing and hosting the ESPN show and podcast BallerzWorld Live. He has also been the Creative Director of the Emmy Award winning production company Legion of Creatives. His energy, talent, intelligence and dedication are just some of the multiple valuable assets he brings to every project he undertakes. James is an incredibly charismatic actor who is following in his sister's -Alexandra Shipp- footsteps (X-MEN: Apocalypse lead, Straight Outta Compton). His current resume includes Dorion Renaud's love interest on In The Cut, and award winning film Asia A.
