Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody

The new film Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody stars Naomi Ackie, and traces the pop superstar's rise in the 1980s and 90s as she breaks records and becomes an icon. The film also follows the singer's tragic downfall as drug abuse and other setbacks take their toll on her life. Directed by Kasi Lemmons and written by Anthony McCarten, the movie is in theaters now.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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