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

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

Leroy McClain
Cecil Franklin

Lodric D. Collins
Smokey Robinson

Brenda Nicole Moorer
Brenda Franklin

Brandon Gilpin
Teenager

Tangela Large
Grieving Mother

Albert Jones
Ken Cunningham

Myk Watford
Rick Hall

Gilbert Glenn Brown
Martin Luther King Jr.

Kimberly Scott
Mama Franklin

Nevaeh Moore
Young Carolyn

Victoria Paige Watkins
Teen #2

Christopher Daniel
Edward

Zach Strum
David Hood

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

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Jennifer Hudson is Aretha Franklin