"Respect" — a loving look at the great Aretha Franklin - Los Angeles Sentinel
What makes “Respect” is that this great artist struggled and it was that energy that shaped Franklin’s signature sound.
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What makes “Respect” is that this great artist struggled and it was that energy that shaped Franklin’s signature sound.
"Respect" is a dynamic portrait of Aretha Franklin as a young woman, overcoming lifelong demons to find her true sound.
The triumphant biopic is powered by soulful on-set performances, thanks in part to Liesl Tommy's direction
Nothing in this glitzy biopic suggests Franklin's down-to-earthiness that longtime movie critic and culture writer Mal Vincent met at the Hampton Coliseum in 1974.
"When you talk about a movie like 'Respect,' it represents female empowerment. Kudos to the sisters 'cause you all are doing it!" - Marlon Wayans