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via Disney Channel press release:

DISNEY CHANNEL’S HIGHLY ANTICIPATED ORIGINAL MOVIE
“LET IT SHINE” PREMIERES FRIDAY, JUNE 15

Rousing Music-Driven Story Stars Tyler James Williams, Coco Jones
and Trevor Jackson

Tyler James Williams (“Everybody Hates Chris”), Hollywood Records recording artist Coco Jones (Radio Disney “N.B.T.”) and Trevor Jackson (“Eureka”) star in the Disney Channel Original Movie “Let It Shine,” a music-driven story for kids and families premiering FRIDAY, JUNE 15 (8:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel. Set in the world of hip-hop, rap and gospel music, the uplifting modern day story inspired by Cyrano de Bergerac, follows three teens who discover the importance of staying true to oneself.

The blockbuster Disney Channel Original Movie franchise, which sets the gold standard for diversity and relevant, inspiring storytelling, has produced TV’s #1 movie among Tweens 9-14 for the past 10 years (2002-11) and the #1 cable TV movie in Total Viewers for the past 5 years (2007-2011). [Source: NTI, U.S. ratings, Live + 7, 2002-2011.]

Celebrating family, friendship and faith, the story unfolds in Atlanta, Georgia, as Cyrus DeBarge and his best friend Kris McDuffy reunite with their childhood friend, teenage singing sensation Roxanne “Roxie” Andrews, whose music label is sponsoring a songwriting contest at a teen club. Cyrus, who writes music under the name “Truth,” crafts a heartfelt and contest-winning rhyme about Roxie but to his dismay, his work is mistakenly attributed to Kris. Lacking the confidence to step forward, Cyrus stands by while Kris not only takes credit for the lyrics, but ultimately begins to win Roxie’s heart too. Now, it’s up to the true poet to overcome self-doubt, seize the opportunity to reveal his authentic self, and pursue his dreams. All the while, Cyrus must convince his preacher father that hip-hop music can convey a positive message.

Starring are Tyler James Williams as Cyrus DeBarge, Coco Jones as Roxanne Andrews, Trevor Jackson as Kris McDuffy, Brandon Mychal Smith (“So Random!”) as Lord of Da Bling, Dawnn Lewis (“A Different World”) as Cyrus’ mother Gail De Barge, Alex Desert (“Becker”) as Levi, the owner of Off The Street, the teen music club where Cyrus works, Nicole Sullivan (“MADtv”) as Roxanne’s music manger Lyla and Courtney B. Vance (“FlashForward”) as Cyrus’ preacher father, Jacob DeBarge.

The upcoming “Let It Shine” soundtrack from Walt Disney Records features songs by: Antonina Armato, David Banner, Andy Dodd,  In-Q, J-Doe, Toby Gad, Adam Hicks, Tim James, Steven Jones, Jay L’Oreal, Justin Mobley, Tocarra Phillips, Lindy Robbins, Thomas Armato Sturges, Dapo Torimiro, Anya Vasilenko, Jon Vella, Lambert “Stereo” Waldrip and Adam Watts.

“Let It Shine” is directed by two-time DGA award winner Paul Hoen (“Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam,” “JONAS”), written by Eric Daniel and Don D. Scott (“Barbershop,” “Barbershop 2: Back in Business”) and choreographed by Danny Teeson (“American Idol”) and associate Brandon Shaw (“So You Think You Can Dance,” NAACP Image Awards). A production of G Wave Productions, LLC., the movie was shot on location in Atlanta and Marietta, Georgia.