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Respect

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The rise of Aretha Franklin’s career from a child singing in her father’s church’s choir to her international superstardom.

20212h 25mPG-13Drama, Music, History

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About Respect

Directors
Liesl Tommy
Cast
Jennifer Hudson, Forest Whitaker, Marlon Wayans, Audra McDonald, Mary J. Blige, Marc Maron
Genres
Drama, Music, History
Content rating
PG-13
Original language
English
Production countries
United States of America, Canada
Status
Released

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