MGM has released a teaser trailer and poster for the upcoming biopic Respect. The film marks the feature directorial debut of Liesl Tommy and stars Academy Award winner Jennifer Hudson as Aretha Franklin and follows the iconic singer’s journey to superstardom; take a look here…
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.
Respect features a cast that also includes 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.
