was a year and a half ago. she looked pretty good. i thought she was on track to sort of make a recovery. she sounded good. she was very upbeat, happy about the future. pro secretaries in -- there was a moment a couple of years prior i was worried that she wouldn't be able to get ahead and keep going. the last time i saw her, i was optimistic about her improving and her health getting much better. >> alicia, i understand later on this summer, her fans will be able to see one of houston's final performances. can you tell us about that? >> this is a movie that she produced, sparkle. it's a remake of the classic 1970s film. it's supposed to come out in august. oddly enough, it's about singers whose lives are wrecked by addiction. this hit close to home for whitney. she wanted ali a to star in the role and then -- but it stars jordin sparks as well. >> allison, what is the reaction