MGM has released the first teaser for director Liesl Tommy’s forthcoming Aretha Franklin biopic film Respect, giving us our first official look at Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson as The Queen of Soul.
The producers are Scott Bernstein (Straight Outta Compton) and multiple Grammy-nominated producer Harvey Mason Jr.(Dreamgirls), who has produced music for both Aretha Franklin and Jennifer Hudson.
Respect will follow the rise of Aretha Franklin’s career from a child singing in her father’s church’s choir to her international superstardom.
The film will also feature Ain’t No Way; Precious Lord; There’s A Fountain Filled With Blood; Amazing Grace; and Chain of Fools.
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RESPECT | Jennifer Hudson is Aretha Franklin | MGM