| Sparkle |
 (Parental Guidance) Mature Subject Matter, Substance Abuse |
| Synopsis: Drama/Musical. In 1960s Detroit, a songwriter (Jordin Sparks) and her sisters (Carmen Ejogo, Tika Sumpter) try to make it as a musical act, defying the wishes of their mother who has more traditional ideas for their futures. |
| Content Elements: Infrequent use of scatological slang, cursing, and mild sexual language; infrequent use of ethno-cultural slurs Infrequent portrayals of and references to weapons and hand-to-hand violence, some in a domestic context – little blood, detail Frequent portrayals of tobacco use and alcohol consumption in a period context; infrequent portrayals of and references to illegal drug use – little detail |
| Thematic Elements: Pursuing a dream The bonds of family Belief in oneself |
| Classification Rationale: Rated PG for coarse language and limited portrayals of domestic violence and substance abuse |
| Classification Date: 08/08/2012 |
