Respect (2021)
Respect is a 2021 drama movie directed by Liesl Tommy, with a running time of 2h 25m. It stars Jennifer Hudson, Forest Whitaker and Marlon Wayans.
The rise of Aretha Franklin’s career from a child singing in her father’s church’s choir to her international superstardom.
Where to watch Respect
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- 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
- Skye Dakota Turner as Aretha Franklin (young)
- Heather Headley as Clara Ward
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