Handpicked by the Queen of Soul herself, Oscar-winner Jennifer Hudson stars in the highly anticipated biopic Respect.
Directed by Liesl Tommy, 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 the music icon’s journey to find her voice.
Jennifer Hudson stars as Aretha Franklin and is supported by an all-star cast featuring Forest Whitaker, Marlon Wayans, Audra McDonald, Marc Maron, Tituss Burgess, Saycon Sengbloh, Hailey Kilgore, Tate Donovan, Heather Headley, Skye Dakota Turner, and Mary J. Blige.