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Respect is a 2021 biographical drama film based on the life of American singer Aretha Franklin. Directed by Liesl Tommy (in her feature directorial debut), from a screenplay written by Tracey Scott Wilson, the film stars Jennifer Hudson as Franklin. Forest Whitaker, Marlon Wayans, Audra McDonald, Marc Maron, Tituss Burgess, Saycon Sengbloh, Hailey Kilgore, Skye Dakota Turner, Tate Donovan, and Mary J. Blige are featured in supporting roles.
Respect is scheduled to be released theatrically in the United States on August 13, 2021 by United Artists Releasing, and in other territories by Universal Pictures. The film has received mixed to positive reviews, with critics praising the cinematography, production values, costume design, and especially the performances of the cast (in particular of Hudson, Whitaker, and Wayans), but criticized the runtime and formulaic screenplay.