The Dempsey Sisters
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The Dempsey Sisters
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A Lot or a Little?
The parents' guide to what's in this movie.
What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that The Dempsey Sisters is a made-for-TV movie about a family figuring out how to follow their dreams. Though it's clean enough for a tween audience, this slow-moving film will probably be too boring to capture their attention. There are a few chaste kisses between a married couple and some talk about love and marriage, as well as some name-calling. Parents may appreciate the message that it's never too late to accomplish your goals, but they may be concerned about some dated messages about every little girl dreaming about catching a husband.
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What's the Story?
When Deena (Denyce Lawton) is fired from her job, she finds herself struggling to figure out what to do with her life. But when her brother Thad (Antwon Tanner) and his new wife, Ava (Taj Enphiniti), show up at her house looking for a place to live, inspiration strikes. Now all she needs to do is convince her sisters Tina (Cymphonique Miller) and Sheena (Teairra Mari) to get their music group back together and prove to Thad that their group is the big break he needs to make it as a manager in the music industry.
Is It Any Good?
Although it promises the excitement of the music industry or, at the very least, some entertaining tunes, this dull made-for-TV movie provides neither. What the audience gets is a lot of manufactured conflict and boring, repetitive dialogue that rehashes the same points over and over. And the music doesn't even start until the movie is almost over, when we're treated to one bland tune. Even a cameo from Lynn Whitfield falls flat, making this a movie you can safely skip.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the movie's theme: The Dempsey Sisters suggests it's never too late to follow your dreams. Do you think that's true? Why, or why not?
Do you think the film provides a realistic depiction of the music industry? Why, or why not?
Do you like films about music and the music industry? What's your favorite music-themed film?
Movie Details
- On DVD or streaming: September 8, 2015
- Cast: Lynn Whitfield, Cymphonique Miller, Antwon Tanner
- Director: Roger Melvin
- Studio: Alchemy
- Genre: Drama
- Run time: 87 minutes
- MPAA rating: NR
- Last updated: May 6, 2022
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