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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.
Respect (2021) is a drama, music, and history film directed by Liesl Tommy. It stars Jennifer Hudson, Forest Whitaker, and Marlon Wayans. The film runs for 2 hours 25 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.8 out of 10 from 479 votes.

Jennifer Hudson
Aretha Franklin

Forest Whitaker
C. L. Franklin

Marlon Wayans
Ted White

Audra McDonald
Barbara Franklin

Mary J. Blige
Dinah Washington

Marc Maron
Jerry Wexler

Tituss Burgess
Reverend Dr. James Cleveland

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Respect stars Jennifer Hudson, Forest Whitaker, Marlon Wayans, and Audra McDonald, and was directed by Liesl Tommy.
Respect has a runtime of 2 hours 25 minutes.
Respect was released in 2021.
Respect is a drama, music, and history film.
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