SISTER ACT 2: BACK IN THE HABIT is the sequel to the surprise smash hit SISTER ACT. Whoopi Goldberg returns as Deloris Van Cartier, who, at the film's opening, has become a successful Vegas headliner, belting out undeniably cheesy medleys of R&B hits. The nuns she shielded her identity from in the first film arrive to beg her to help them revitalize their San Francisco Catholic school. Deloris is persuaded to put her Sister Mary Clarence costume back on and work with a bunch of undisciplined street kids as the school's music teacher.

SISTER ACT 2: BACK IN THE HABIT owes a lot to such films as BLACKBOARD JUNGLE and TO SIR, WITH LOVE, where a novice teacher has to find a way to reach impoverished, undisciplined street kids. The film contains some outstanding musical numbers and fine comic performances that make it worth seeing. It also has historical significance as the first Hollywood blockbuster sequel entrusted to an African American director, Bill Duke. Whoopi Goldberg stars as Deloris, who disguises herself as a nun again to teach music at a failing Catholic school. Among her students is Rita (singer/rap artist Lauryn Hill), a talented performer whose mother feels that music is a waste of time. Deloris whips her unruly class into shape and enters them into a state choir competition. Along the way she takes on the school's administrator (James Coburn), who seems determined to shut down the school and sell the land for a parking lot.

Director Bill Duke's film credits include "A Rage in Harlem."

Shot in Technicolor.

Available to rent in the UK.

Rated BBFC PG by the British Board of Film Classification.

DVD Features:

Region 1
Keep Case
Single Side - Single Layer
Letterboxed - 1.85:1
Audio:
Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
Dolby Surround - French
Additional Release Material:
Trailers - 1. Original Theatrical Trailer
Interactive Features:
Scene Access
Interactive Menus

Distributor Notes: Sister Act 2: Back In The Habit

Everybody's favorite nun is back in the habit as Academy Award(R)-winner Whoopi Goldberg (Best Supporting Actress, 1990, GHOST) stirs up more laughs than ever before! This time, Whoopi goes undercover as Sister Mary Clarence at a troubled inner-city school. Equipped with a melody-marching lesson plan, she brings the gift of laughter, the power of music, and a touch of heavenly inspiration to the classroom -- before the streetwise students discover who she really is! Experience the joys of higher education with this crowd-pleasing favorite as Whoopi answers her calling once again and delivers her special brand of habit-forming fun!

Source: Buena Vista Home Entertainment.

Whoopi Goldberg: Oscar winning actress, comedian, GHOST, GIRL, INTERRUPTED
Kathy Najimy: Actress
Barnard Hughes: American Actor
Mary Wickes: American character actress
James Coburn: American actor, THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN/AFFLICTION
Michael Jeter: American Stage/TV Actor
Wendy Makkena: Actress/"Sister Act"
Sheryl Lee Ralph: American Actress
Robert Pastorelli: American TV/Film Actor
Thomas Gottschalk: Actor/"Sister Act 2"
Maggie Smith: British Actress
Lauryn Hill: Singer/Rapper/Actress
Brad Sullivan: Supporting Actor
Alanna Ubach: Star, HARD SCRAMBLED (2006)
Ryan Toby: Actor, SISTER ACT 2: BACK IN THE HABIT
Ron Johnson: 
Jennifer Love Hewitt: Actress, PARTY OF FIVE

Bill Duke: American Actor/Director

"...The young cast has astonishing talent and energy."
"...Michael Jeter and Barnard Hughes supply nice supporting turns..."
"...[Featuring] a young cast with astonishing talent and energy..."