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Respect

6.6 | 2h25m | PG-13 | en | Drama

The rise of Aretha Franklin’s career from a child singing in her father’s church’s choir to her international superstardom.

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6.6 | 2h25m | PG-13 | en | Drama , History , Music

Synopsis

The rise of Aretha Franklin’s career from a child singing in her father’s church’s choir to her international superstardom.

Cast

Jennifer Hudson , Forest Whitaker , Marlon Wayans

Director

Marybeth Dillon

Producted By

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer , Bron Studios

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Cast

Jennifer Hudson

as Aretha Franklin

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Forest Whitaker

as C. L. Franklin

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Marlon Wayans

as Ted White

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