Aretha Franklin

Respect

By Cheyenne Bunsie

This conventional Aretha Franklin biopic is elevated by Jennifer Hudson’s transportive central performance.

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Jennifer Hudson socks it to us as Aretha Franklin in the Respect trailer

By Charles Bramesco

Liesl Tommy’s film chronicles the early years and rise to fame of the Queen of Soul.

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Amazing Grace

By David Jenkins

The live recording of Aretha Franklin’s seminal gospel album is one of the great music documentaries.

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By Ian Mantgani

Sydney Pollack’s long-lost concert doc shows the Queen of Soul at the height of her pop fame.

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