Respect

(2021)Directed by Liesl Tommy145 min · PG-13Drama, 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.

Jennifer Hudsonas Aretha Franklin
Forest Whitakeras C. L. Franklin
Marlon Wayansas Ted White
Audra McDonaldas Barbara Franklin
Mary J. Bligeas Dinah Washington
Marc Maronas Jerry Wexler
Tituss Burgessas Reverend Dr. James Cleveland
Saycon Sengblohas Erma Franklin
Hailey Kilgoreas Carolyn Franklin
Tate Donovanas John Hammond
Skye Dakota Turneras Aretha Franklin (young)
Heather Headleyas Clara Ward
Leroy McClainas Cecil Franklin
Lodric D. Collinsas Smokey Robinson
Brenda Nicole Mooreras Brenda Franklin
Brandon Gilpinas Teenager
Tangela Largeas Grieving Mother
Albert Jonesas Ken Cunningham
Myk Watfordas Rick Hall
Gilbert Glenn Brownas Martin Luther King Jr.
Kimberly Scottas Mama Franklin
Peyton Jacksonas Young Cecil
Nevaeh Mooreas Young Carolyn