Joyful Noise (2012)
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Musical
Cast: Queen Latifah, Dolly Parton, Kris Kristofferson, Jeremy Jordan, Keke Palmer, Dexter Darden, Paul Woolfolk, Courtney B. Vance
Joyful Noise is a 2012 American musical comedy-drama film, starring Queen Latifah, Dolly Parton, Keke Palmer, Jeremy Jordan, and Courtney B. Vance. It was written and directed by Todd Graff, with gospel-infused music by Mervyn Warren. The film was released in U.S. theaters on January 13, 2012. In the film, two strong-minded women are forced to cooperate when budget cuts threaten to shut down a small-town choir. The film received mixed reviews, with praise for its songs and acting but criticism of its script and tone.