Life Is Not a Fairytale: The Fantasia Barrino Story
2006, English. Directed by Debbie Allen.
My story is: I believe.
A single mother’s American Idol audition helps her rise above a history of poverty, sexual abuse, and illiteracy to achieve national prominence.
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Life Is Not a Fairytale: The Fantasia Barrino Story is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Shout! Factory, and Howdy in India.
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Cast & crew
- Debbie AllenDirector
- Fantasia BarrinoFantasia Barrino
- Viola DavisDiane Barrino
- Loretta DevineAddie Collins
- Ashley LeConte CampbellMs. Windsor
- Kadeem HardisonJoseph Barrino
- Chico BenymonRodney Birks
- Jamia Simone NashYoung Fantasia
- JoNell KennedyBarbara
- Cedric PendletonJohnny Lee
- Julius TennonMr. Emanuel
- Thomas Tah Hyde IIIRico Barrino
- Paula AbdulSelf
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- Released
- 19 August 2006
- Country
- United States of America
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Life Is Not a Fairytale: The Fantasia Barrino Story: quick answers
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How long is Life Is Not a Fairytale: The Fantasia Barrino Story?
Life Is Not a Fairytale: The Fantasia Barrino Story runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
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Which OTT platform is Life Is Not a Fairytale: The Fantasia Barrino Story on?
Life Is Not a Fairytale: The Fantasia Barrino Story is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Shout! Factory, and Howdy in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Life Is Not a Fairytale: The Fantasia Barrino Story?
If you liked Life Is Not a Fairytale: The Fantasia Barrino Story, try Teen Spirit, Respect, Honey: Rise Up and Dance.
Who directed Life Is Not a Fairytale: The Fantasia Barrino Story?
Life Is Not a Fairytale: The Fantasia Barrino Story (2006) was directed by Debbie Allen and stars Fantasia Barrino, Viola Davis, Loretta Devine.