Speaking about the movie, Hudson told As If ... The first full trailer for Respect dropped Sunday 28 June following Hudson’s performance at the BET Awards, which celebrated its 20th anniversary ...

The film follows the first two decades of Franklin's life, from being born as a musical prodigy in an affluent African-American family, the repercussions of losing her mother at age 10 to her ...

The movie, directed by Liesl Tommy, is released in the UK next month. "Respect gives the Queen of Soul the regal treatment she deserves," said The Hollywood Reporter. But Screen Daily said the ...