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Respect follows the tumultuous life of Aretha Franklin, from her early days singing in her father's church choir to her difficult relationships and fame. She was known as the Queen of Soul in her musical career, and was one of the most famous musicians America ever produced.
She was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President George W. Bush in 2005 and sung at President Barack Obama's inauguration in 2009, cementing her legacy.
Jennifer Hudson has taken on the role of Franklin in Respect, after earning an Oscar for her performance in Dreamgirls, where she played a character based on The Supremes singer Florence Ballard.
Here is a breakdown of everything about the film ahead of its release.
When Is Respect Out In Movie Theaters?
Respect is out in movie theaters on August 13, after some delays.
Like many other movies in 2020, the coronavirus pandemic forced its delay from Christmas Day 2020, which was expected to be limited before a wider release in January.
It was previously in summer and autumn release slots in 2020, showing how the pandemic forced its release to be moved numerous times.
However, the movie is finally being released, which will mean it will be in awards contention for the 2022 season.
The Cast of Respect
Hudson plays Franklin in the new movie, while her father C.L. Franklin is played by Forest Whitaker.
Her mother Barbara is played by Audra McDonald, while her sisters Erma and Carolyn are played by Saycon Sengbloh and Hailey Kilgore.
Franklin's first husband and manager Ted White is played by Marlon Wayans, while famed music journalist Jerry Wexler is played by Marc Maron.
There are many big names in the music business represented in this film, such as the King of Gospel James Cleveland, played by Tituss Burgess.
Others include Dinah Washington, played by Mary J. Blige, Sam Cooke played by Kelvin Hair and Lodric D. Collins as Smokey Robinson.
The Plot of Respect
The official synopsis reads: "Following the rise of Aretha Franklin's career from a child singing in her father's church's choir to her international superstardom, Respect is the remarkable true story of Franklin's journey to find her voice."
It begins showing her as a child, learning to sing in church before she realizes her abilities and tries to make it big.
Soon she meets her first husband as a teenager, and they are married within a very short time.
He manages her career and also co-writes songs with her, but the movie portrays a relationship marred by abuse.
However, Franklin is on the road to superstardom, and despite her opportunities being stifled by the patriarchal society of the time and her links with the Civil Rights Movement threatening her chances, the movie chronicles her journey to the top.
Is There A Trailer For Respect?
There are multiple trailers, all of which showcase Hudson's incredible voice as Franklin, as well as showing her character go from a shy, unassuming young woman to the powerhouse we know and love.
Respect is in movie theaters from August 13
