Respect
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2021
2h 25m
PG-13
English
Drama, Music, History
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The rise of Aretha Franklin’s career from a child singing in her father’s church’s choir to her international superstardom.
Respect
The rise of Aretha Franklin’s career from a child singing in her father’s church’s choir to her international superstardom.
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Cast
Aretha Franklin
C. L. Franklin
Ted White
Barbara Franklin
Dinah Washington
Jerry Wexler
Reverend Dr. James Cleveland
Erma Franklin
Carolyn Franklin
John Hammond
Aretha Franklin (young)
Clara Ward
Cecil Franklin
Smokey Robinson
Brenda Franklin
Teenager
Grieving Mother
Ken Cunningham
Rick Hall
Martin Luther King Jr.
Mama Franklin
Teen #2
Edward
David Hood
Directed By: Liesl Tommy
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mgabrielsx
/10 3 years ago
classic biopic that didn't work out so well
- in terms of acting, Jennifer is sensational as Aretha and, in fact, no one could do better than her! the songs were impeccable in her voice
- the real problem is the construction of the film that doesn't have the slightest creativity to explore or even More
- in terms of acting, Jennifer is sensational as Aretha and, in fact, no one could do better than her! the songs were impeccable in her voice
- the real problem is the construction of the film that doesn't have the slightest creativity to explore or even More
Nancy L Draper
/10 3 years ago
A defining voice of a generation portrayed by a superlative voice from this generation. I can't even imagine how difficult it was for Jennifer Hudson to so precisely capture the stylings of Aretha Franklin. Beautiful artistry. The music of this film is transporting. Stellar casting, all round. I More
CinemaSerf
3 years ago
Much has been made of the late Aretha Franklin's choice of actress to portray her in this early career retrospective - but I wonder what she might have made of the rest of the cast? Jennifer Hudson is superb when she sings, she captures much of the range and vitality of Ms Franklin. Unfortunately, a More
Peter McGinn
3 years ago
This was a good movie, and I enjoyed it. However, I don’t expect I will ever watch it a second time. In a way, it felt like I had already seen it. And I get why: the experiences of women, even celebrity women, often mirror each other when it comes to strict fathers, as=busive first husbands, and s More
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