Jennifer Hudson dazzles as Aretha Franklin in Respect, a film following the rise of Franklin’s career from a child singing in her father’s church’s choir to her international superstardom. It’s the remarkable true story of the music icon’s journey to find her voice. 

The music is of course, a joy, and Hudson’s powerful singing will be sure to have you singing along in your seats. 

Reviews:

“JENNIFER HUDSON AS ARETHA IS THE WHOLE DEAL.” – OBSERVER

“IT'S A DAMN GOOD PERFORMANCE AND THIS IS A DAMN ENTERTAINING MOVIE.” – ROGER EBERT

“AN INTIMATE GIFT OF LOVE, RICH IN COMPLEXITY, SPIRITUALITY, BLACK PRIDE AND FEMINIST GRIT ROOTED NOT IN DIDACTIC SPEECHES BUT IN AUTHENTIC EXPERIENCE.” – HOLLYWOOD REPORTER

Director: Liesl Tommy

Starring: Jennifer Hudson, Forest Whitaker, Marlon Wayans, Audra McDonald, Marc Maron, Titus Burgess, Mary J. Blige, Tate Donovan

Genre: Music, Biography, Drama

Release Date:

Country: USA

Running Time: 145 minutes

Language: English

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