Respect

August. 13,2021      PG-13
Rating:
6.6
Trailer Synopsis Cast

The rise of Aretha Franklin’s career from a child singing in her father’s church’s choir to her international superstardom.

Jennifer Hudson as  Aretha Franklin
Forest Whitaker as  C. L. Franklin
Marlon Wayans as  Ted White
Audra McDonald as  Barbara Franklin
Mary J. Blige as  Dinah Washington
Marc Maron as  Jerry Wexler
Tituss Burgess as  Reverend Dr. James Cleveland
Saycon Sengbloh as  Erma Franklin
Hailey Kilgore as  Carolyn Franklin
Tate Donovan as  John Hammond

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Reviews

CommentsXp
2021/08/13

Best movie ever!

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KnotStronger
2021/08/14

This is a must-see and one of the best documentaries - and films - of this year.

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Arianna Moses
2021/08/15

Let me be very fair here, this is not the best movie in my opinion. But, this movie is fun, it has purpose and is very enjoyable to watch.

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Matylda Swan
2021/08/16

It is a whirlwind of delight --- attractive actors, stunning couture, spectacular sets and outrageous parties.

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