Aretha Franklin biopic Respect unveiled at Emagine Royal Oak The first showing of the Aretha Franklin biopic was held for family and friends at the Emagine Theatre in Royal Oak. and last updated 2021-08-03 05:27:19-04 (WXYZ) â After years and years of talking about it, the family of Aretha Franklin is ecstatic that the story they wanted to be shown on the big screen about the Queen of Soulâs life and starring Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson was finally unveiled. I was there at the Emagine Theatre in Royal Oak as Metro Detroit was all about love for the Queen and hailing her lifeâs journey as an amazing singer, civil rights activist, and one overcoming the struggles of fame.