Respect, is based on a true story of the music icon's journey to discover her voice as an independent woman and an international superstar Queen of Soul. The story begins in 1952 and follows Aretha's career through her self-discovery, complicated relationships with her family, husbands, record labels, managers, and friends.
Jennifer Hudson and her castmates deliver a compelling and powerful performance that leaves the audience feeling Aretha's journey every step of the way through finding her voice through personal tragedies', childhood traumas, betrayals, abuse, self-actualization, and personal victory from childhood to International Superstar. It is a must-see!
Audra McDonald as Aretha's mother tells a story of a loving mother that abandons her daughter to the obsessive control of her father, played by Forest Whitaker. Both parents leave Aretha severely traumatized but determined to win with her talent and independence when she discovers her voice as Ms. Aretha Franklin!
Find out how Aretha-played by Jennifer Hudson, defines RESPECT! Go see "RESPECT," it is entertaining with powerful performances that capture emotions we can all relate to as we travel the trials and triumphs of the Queen of Soul! Jennifer Hudson's OSCAR winning performance exceeds expectations!!!
Albert Jones, Audra McDonald, Forest Whitaker, Hailey Kilgore, Heather Headley, Jennifer Hudson, Kimberly Scott, Leroy McClain, Marc Maron, Marlon Wayans, Mary J. Blige, Myk Watford, Saycon Sengbloh, Skye Dakota Turner, Tate Donovan, Tituss Burgess
Rating:PG-13 (Racial Epithets|Mature Thematic Content|Violence|Smoking|Strong Language|Suggestive Material)
Genre: Drama, Music, Biography Original Language: English
Writer: Tracey Scott Wilson Director: Liesl Tommy
Producer(s): Harvey Mason Jr., Scott Bernstein, Jonathan Glickman, Stacey Sher
Box Office (Gross USA): $24.3M
Runtime: 2h 25m Distributor: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
