Respect Is Coming to the Screen

Respect Is Coming to the Screen

An iconic singer is in the movies at last. The upcoming movie ‘Respect,’ which is about Aretha Franklin’s life, will reach the big screen in U.S. theaters on August 13, following many delays from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Jennifer Hudson will star as Franklin, taking the helm as the Queen of Soul. As Hudson said in an interview, music was Franklin’s comfort, just as it was Hudson’s.

“Music was Aretha’s comfort zone, her expression,” she says.

The film will depict a dynamic life

Aside from Franklin’s rise to stardom, the MGM biopic will examine her early life in Detroit, involvement in the civil rights movement and her fight for respect in the music business and beyond, in the Queen of Soul’s own words.

“She’s an artist, she’s a woman, she’s an icon,” says Hudson. “But the biggest impact on her was the people in her life.”

Franklin’s son gave the film a positive review

Kecalf Franklin was able to screen the film prior to its impending release, since a private screening took place for the filmmakers to consider the family’s opinion. Kecalf called Hudson’s performance as his mother “phenomenal.” The youngest son of the late singer, he had nothing but positive things to say about the film based on his mother.

“We had a wonderful time watching the film,” he said. “Jennifer Hudson did a phenomenal job as well as the rest of the cast. We truly thank you all for providing your GOD-given talents to depict our mother/grandmothers’ life story.”

By: Samantha Evans

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