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Watch: Los Angeles Premiere of ‘Respect’ starring Jennifer Hudson

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Celebrating the legacy of Aretha Franklin was director Liesl Tommy and costars Marlon Wayans, Marc Maron, Tituss Burgess, Audra McDonald, Tate Donovan, Hailey Kilgore, Saycon Sengbloh, Skye Dakota Turner, screenwriter Tracey Scott Wilson, producers Scott Bernstein, Jonathan Glickman and Stacey Sher, and more.  Other guests included Timbaland, Jennifer Holliday, Debbie Allen, Michael K. Williams, Tori Kelly, Derek Hough, and Jordin Sparks.

Cast of ‘Respect’ at L.A. Premiere
Cast of ‘Respect’ at L.A. Premiere (Eric Charbonneau)

After the premiere, attendees celebrated outside, complete with food trucks and music from Donald Taylor and the LA Mass Choir. Aretha Franklin’s granddaughter Grace Franklin graced the audience with her grandmother’s favorite song, “Ain’t No Way,” and Aretha’s son Edward Franklin sang “My Girl.” 

Jennifer Hudson at 'Respect' L.A. Premiere
Jennifer Hudson at ‘Respect’ L.A. Premiere (Eric Charbonneau)

About the Film

Following the rise of Aretha Franklin’s career from a child singing in her father’s church’s choir to her international superstardom, RESPECT is the remarkable true story of the music icon’s journey to find her voice.  The film is directed by Liesl Tommy and screenplay by Tracey Scott Wilson.  Respect will be released in theatre on August 13, 2021.

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