I Wanna Dance with Somebody: The Official Whitney Houston Film Companion

The official behind-the-scenes guide to the making of the movie about the life and music of Whitney Houston, one of the greatest female R& B pop vocalists of the 20th century.

The film I Wanna Dance with Somebody tells the joyous, emotional, and heartbreaking story of Whitney Houston's journey from obscurity to musical super stardom. This stunning accompanying volume tells the story of bringing Whitney's life to the big screen, with behind-the-scenes photography and interviews with key cast members including star Naomi Ackie (Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker), Ashton Sanders (Moonlight, Judas and the Black Messiah), and Stanley Tucci (Big Night, Hunger Games, Devil Wears Prada) as well as key members of the production crew. Learn how the pivotal moments and places in Whitney's history, as well as her spectacular wardrobe and her look, were recreated for the film, with additional insight about the film from director Kasi Lemmons and about Whitney herself from producer (and Houston's mentor), Clive Davis. It is the ultimate book for the Whitney Houston fan.
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