TV One has released a new The Marvin Sapp story trailer starring Chaz Lamar Shepherd as the award winning singer and Ambre Anderson joining him as Sapp’s late wife, MaLinda Prince Sapp.

 The biopic chronicles the prominent gospel music artist and preacher’s Michigan upbringing, battle against teenage alcohol abuse, love for MaLinda Prince, rise in the music industry, and growth in his faith.

The biopic is directed by Russ Parr and produced for TV One by Swirl Films, with Eric F. Tomosunas, James Seppelfrick, and Keith Neal serving as Executive Producers. Additionally, Marvin Sapp and Phil Thornton are Executive Producers. For TV One, Jason Ryan is the Executive Producer in Charge of Production, Donyell Kennedy-McCullough is the Senior Director of Talent & Casting and Susan Henry is the Senior Director of Original Programming and Production.

“Never Would Have Made It: The Marvin Sapp Story” premieres Sunday, August 21st at 9/8c on TV One.