
*Lifetime has unveiled the trailer for “Robin Roberts Presents I Will Survive: The Gloria Gaynor Story,” a compelling biopic on the rise of the “Queen of Disco” while exploring her personal and professional triumphs.
According to the press release, the film features many songs that catapulted Gaynor to the top of the charts, including her legendary hit “I Will Survive,” which became a cultural phenomenon and a powerful anthem of empowerment for millions worldwide. The biopic will also delve into the personal challenges Gaynor faced, including overcoming her long and tumultuous marriage to her husband and manager.
The movie is part of the network’s Voices of a Lifetime event, which includes films inspired by Mary J. Blige’s best-selling hit “Family Affair” and the journey of singer and actress Lisa Velez (Lisa Lisa). The event kicks-off on January 25 at 8/7c with a new original movie inspired by Blige’s hit “Family Affair.” The third movie installment continues Kendra and Ben’s epic love story from Lifetime’s 2023 fan-favorite movies “Mary J. Blige’s Real Love” and “Mary J. Blige’s Strength of a Woman.” You can also watch the premiere on Frndly TV, the most affordable live TV streaming service in America, offering a budget-friendly option for all your entertainment needs.
Voices of a Lifetime continues Saturday, February 1 at 8/7c with the premiere of “Can You Feel the Beat: The Lisa Lisa Story.” The biopic follows the journey of the singer who rose to fame in the 80s supergroup Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam. Velez both executive produces and stars as her mother along with Jearnest Corchado who portrays the artist.

Voices of a Lifetime concludes on Saturday, February 8 at 8/7c with the premiere of the authorized biopic, “Robin Roberts Presents I Will Survive: The Gloria Gaynor Story.”
Tony Award winner Joaquina Kalukango executive produces and stars as two-time Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and music legend Gloria Gaynor with Lance Gross starring as Gloria’s husband Linwood Simon.
Gaynor executive produced, and wrote and recorded an original song for the biopic. Produced by Rock’n Robin Productions, the film reunites executive producer Roberts with Kalukango who also starred in Roberts’ Emmy Award-nominated movie music biopic, “Mahalia.”
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