At Randy's urging, G.G., Olivia and most of the choir come to believe that some more contemporary arrangements (prepared by Randy) would be more successful for the choir. Olivia also has a rival suitor, Manny (Paul Woolfolk).

A romance blossoms between Olivia and Randy, which is strongly opposed by Vi Rose. has recently begun caring for her rebellious, drifter grandson, Randy ( Jeremy Jordan). Vi Rose has a son, Walter ( Dexter Darden), who has Asperger syndrome, and a talented, beautiful and independent daughter, Olivia ( Keke Palmer), who detests being under her mother's household rules. Tough times in the town have led to budget problems that threaten to close down the choir, at a time when the town needs the choir's inspiring music more than ever. As in previous years, the choir reaches the regional finals of the national amateur 'Joyful Noise' competition, only to be disappointed when a rival choir beats them.

Sparrow ( Dolly Parton), the main benefactor to the church, believes she should have been given the position. The film received mixed reviews, with praise for its songs and acting but criticism of its script and tone.Īfter the untimely death of a small-town church choir director Bernard Sparrow, ( Kris Kristofferson) in Pacashau, Georgia, Vi Rose Hill ( Queen Latifah), a practical mother raising two teenagers alone, takes control of the choir using the traditional Gospel style that their Pastor Dale ( Courtney B. In the film, two strong-minded women are forced to cooperate when budget cuts threaten to shut down a small-town choir. It was written and directed by Todd Graff, with gospel-infused music by Mervyn Warren. Joyful Noise is a 2012 American musical comedy-drama film, starring Queen Latifah, Dolly Parton, Keke Palmer, Jeremy Jordan, and Courtney B.

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