

Respect
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Drama
Music
History
Overview
The rise of Aretha Franklin’s career from a child singing in her father’s church’s choir to her international superstardom.
Status:
Released
Release Date:
2021-08-12
Runtime:
2h 25m
Director:
Liesl Tommy
Writer:
Tracey Scott Wilson
Top Cast

Jennifer Hudson
Aretha Franklin

Forest Whitaker
C. L. Franklin

Marlon Wayans
Ted White

Audra McDonald
Barbara Franklin

Mary J. Blige
Dinah Washington

Marc Maron
Jerry Wexler

Tituss Burgess
Reverend Dr. James Cleveland

Saycon Sengbloh
Erma Franklin

Hailey Kilgore
Carolyn Franklin

Tate Donovan
John Hammond

Skye Dakota Turner
Aretha Franklin (young)

Heather Headley
Clara Ward
Official Videos

Aretha Franklin's Got 4 Albums, But No Hits - Extended Preview

Screenwriter Tracey Scott Wilson on Respect

RESPECT | The Origin of “Respect” Official Clip | MGM Studios

RESPECT | "Think" Official Clip | MGM Studios

RESPECT | Jennifer Hudson and Marlon Wayans Teach You How to Demand Respect | MGM Studios

RESPECT | Official Clip: Jennifer Hudson as Aretha Franklin Performs "Respect" | MGM Studios

RESPECT | The Queen’s Court – Cast Featurette | MGM Studios

RESPECT | In Theaters Now | MGM Studios

RESPECT | Jennifer Hudson Becomes Aretha Franklin – First Look Featurette | MGM

Official Trailer

Official Teaser Trailer

Jennifer Hudson is Aretha Franklin
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