# Praise This

Praise This is a 2023 American musical comedy romance film 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. She improves the church singing team and even helps them win the regionals. She starts enjoying the stay with her cousin(who is very bubbly) and starts having a crush on Ty. But she complicates things with him when she uses his song without his permission. Oil Factory makes it to the National Finals and win first position. Which surprises the host and even the lead singer of Champion Life.

## Cast

* Chloe Bailey as Sam, a rebellious aspiring singer-songwriter who joins her cousin’s Praise Team when moving to Atlanta
* Anjelika Washington 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
* Jayden Braddock as Church Goer (uncredited)

## 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. In April 2022, Chloe Bailey had signed on to star in the film.

## Release

In May 2022, it was announced the film would premiere on Peacock. The first trailer was released on March 6, 2023, revealing the release date of April 7, 2023.

## Reception

On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 50% based on 10 reviews. On Metacritic, the film has a score of 44 out of 100, based on 4 critics, indicating "mixed reviews".

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
| 2023 | Black Reel Awards | Outstanding TV Movie/Limited Series | Derryck Big Tank Thornton | Nominated |
| 2023 | Black Reel Awards | Outstanding Musical Score | Jermaine Stegall | Nominated |
| 2023 | Black Reel Awards | Outstanding Production Design | Keith Brian Burns | Nominated |
| 2023 | Hollywood Music in Media Awards | Best Song - Onscreen Performance (Film) | "Praise Nationals Finale" | Nominated |
| 2023 | UB Honors | Best Actress | Chloe Bailey | Won |
| 2024 | Guild of Music Supervisors Awards | Best Music Supervision for a Non-Theatrically Released Film | Derryck Big Tank Thornton | Nominated |
| 2024 | NAACP Image Awards | Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special | Chloe Bailey | Won |
| 2024 | NAACP Image Awards | Outstanding Writing in a Television Movie or Special | Tina Gordon, Brandon Broussard, Hudson Obayuwana, Jana Savage, Camilla Blackett | Nominated |